Sompo, a provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty re/insurance, has announced the appointment of Soo Wai Har as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad, its P&C insurance business in Malaysia, taking effect on April 1, 2026.
She takes over from Tan Sek Kee, who is retiring after serving as CEO since 2017. During his tenure, Tan played a key role in strengthening Sompo’s presence in Malaysia over the past nine years. He will continue to support the company until June 2026 to facilitate a smooth leadership transition.
With more than three decades of experience in the insurance sector, Soo brings extensive expertise and strong industry relationships gained from working with global insurers.
In her new role, she will focus on enhancing Berjaya Sompo’s long-term profitability, expanding its market position, and strengthening its capabilities within the Asia Pacific region, while contributing to broader regional growth and operational performance.
Soo will be based in Kuala Lumpur and will report to Kenneth Reilly, CEO of Insurance, Asia Pacific. She is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Reilly added: “I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to Sek Kee for his years of outstanding leadership and significant contributions to Sompo. We wish him the very best in his retirement. I am also excited to welcome Wai Har to the Malaysia and Asia Pacific leadership teams. With her wealth of experience and technical expertise from both consulting and insurance industry perspectives, I am confident Wai Har will lead the high performing team in Berjaya Sompo to oversee and execute our strategic plans in this key market for our insurance business.”
