Global reinsurer Hannover Re has announced the appointment of Kun Huang as Chief Executive Officer of its Shanghai Branch.
Huang joins Hannover Re from Chaucer, where he spent the past six years, most recently serving as Chief Liaison Officer.
Prior to that, he served as Managing Director at China Re Underwriting Agency Ltd, as well as Director of the Risk Management Department at China Re.
In a recent LinkedIn post, Hannover Re said, “Kun brings over 20 years of experience in the reinsurance and insurance industry. He holds a Master of Science degree in Finance from Hunan University and is widely respected for his strategic insight, collaborative leadership, and deep industry expertise.
“Congratulations, Kun – we wish you every success in this exciting new chapter.”
The appointment marks a significant step in Hannover Re’s ongoing growth strategy in Asia, following the recent appointment of Yan Sun as Head of Life & Health, Greater China, in November 2025.
