QBE Re, the reinsurance division of global insurance group QBE, has appointed Soichiro Tanaka as its Head of Southeast Asia.

With 13 years of insurance and reinsurance experience across Asia to the role. He joins from Aspen Insurance Group where he was a Senior Underwriter, contributing to growth across property, casualty and specialty lines for the company’s Singapore branch. In this newly created role, he will lead underwriting strategy for Southeast Asia, overseeing portfolio management and growth opportunities as the reinsurer continues to expand its footprint in Asia.

He will be based in Singapore, reporting directly to Cindy Foo, Head of Asia, Treaty. His appointment supports QBE Re’s growth in Asia, following Cindy Foo’s appointment in December 2025 and Sven Liu’s appointment as Head of Greater China in January.

Commenting on the appointment, Cindy Foo, Head of Asia, Treaty, QBE Re said: “We are delighted to welcome Soichiro to the role as we continue to grow our Asia portfolio. I am confident his strong technical expertise and breadth of multi-line experience in Southeast Asia will be an asset to QBE Re.”