Howden Re has continued its strategic build-out in Asia with the launch of a reinsurance broking platform focused on Hong Kong and appointing Roy Wong as Managing Director, Reinsurance, Hong Kong, effective 21 July 2025.
Wong will set up and lead Howden Re’s treaty reinsurance offering for clients based in Hong Kong, delivering solutions across core lines and supporting the firm’s strategy to provide locally positioned, analytically-driven services across Asia Pacific, the business said in a media release.
Wong joins from Aon Re where he was Head of Hong Kong Reinsurance, bringing with him 25 years of industry experience.
In his new role, he reports to Andy Souter, Head of Asia Pacific, Howden Re International, and will work with the wider APAC team, including Emily Lo, who was appointed Head of Analytics, Asia in February.
Brian Chan and Karen Liu will also join Howden Re Hong Kong as senior brokers.
Chan has six years’ experience at Guy Carpenter in Hong Kong and previously worked as a Director at JLT Re and as an Actuarial Analyst and Catastrophe Modeler at Willis Re. Liu also joins from Guy Carpenter and was formerly a director at JLT Re in Hong Kong. She began her career at Prudential Assurance.
“Roy’s appointment reflects our continued investment in the Asia Pacific region and our commitment to building long-term, sustainable reinsurance capabilities,” Souter said. “His technical expertise, deep market knowledge, and trusted client relationships will enhance our ability to deliver specialist solutions that are grounded in local insight and backed by global resources.”
“I’m also delighted that Brian and Karen will be joining the team after completing contractual obligations and look forward to welcoming them,” Souter added.
Wong’s appointment follows recent senior hires in the region for Howden Re this year, including Cynthia Cui as Head of Asia Pacific Facultative Reinsurance, Jimmy Tsai as Head of Taiwan treaty reinsurance and John Philipsz as Head of Australia and New Zealand.
