West P&I has appointed WIK Marine Consultant director S. R. Kim as its exclusive representative in Korea under an exclusive consultancy services agreement, according to a press release on 9 March.
Kim brings over 24 years of experience in maritime insurance, claims management, logistics risk management and risk advisory. He also recently served as director and team leader of the P&I claims team at the Korea Shipowners’ Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association (Korea P&I Club). Earlier in his career, Kim held senior roles at Samsung SDS and Pan Ocean.
In this role, Kim will support West’s activities in Korea, spanning brand visibility, industry engagement, market education and market intelligence, while strengthening relationships with members and brokers and feeding back local market insight.
Commenting on the appointment, Tony Paulson, West’s head of Asia and a corporate director, said: “His extensive experience in maritime insurance and claims management, together with his deep understanding of the Korean shipping market, makes him exceptionally well placed to support our members and partners in the region.”
Kim’s appointment does not replace or affect its listed correspondents in Korea, who will continue to assist members and entered vessels in Korean ports, according to West.
