QBE Re appointed Cindy Foo as its new Head of Asia. Based in Singapore, Ms. Foo will lead QBE Re’s treaty reinsurance expansion across Asia (excluding Japan, which will continue to be managed from London). She will report to Abdallah Balbeisi, Executive Director of Europe and Growth Markets.

Ms. Foo brings over two decades of reinsurance experience to the role, having held senior underwriting and client management positions at Berkley Re Asia, Asia Capital Re, Swiss Re, and Munich Re. Most recently, she served as Head of Underwriting / Branch Manager at Berkley Re Asia, building regional portfolios spanning multiple lines.

Under Foo’s leadership, QBE Re aims to cultivate a client-focused treaty franchise in Asia, integrating its wholesale (facultative) operations to deliver cohesive service across markets. 

The company shared the appointment, “Cindy brings over 20 years of experience in the reinsurance industry, with a strong track record in underwriting and client management. Most recently, she served as Head of Underwriting / Branch Manager at Berkley Re Asia, where she helped shape a resilient and diverse portfolio since 2016. Her previous roles at Asia Capital Re, Swiss Re, and Munich Re further reflect her deep expertise and leadership across the region.”