Sompo Holdings, Inc. has appointed Koji Takahashi to replace Emiko Maki as the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and Head of Reinsurance for Sompo Japan, effective April 1st, 2024, reporting to Koji Ishikawa, President of the core subsidiary.
Maki steps down from her positions within Sompo Japan after announcing her retirement.
In his new role, Takahashi will have a dual reporting line to Christopher Donelan, Chief Executive Officer of SompoRe, the global reinsurance operations of Sompo, and the overseas insurance and reinsurance business of Sompo Holdings.
Currently, Takahashi serves as the CRO for Sompo, Asia Pacific. He has been with the company for 33 years, and has extensive experience in risk management and re/insurance.
Mikio Okumura, Designated Sompo Group CEO, said, “By creating a stronger link between our two P&C operations with respect to the purchase of reinsurance, we will ensure a globally consistent and coordinated approach to our broker and reinsurance partners, always working to deliver a frictionless experience.
“I wish Takahashi-san and Chris Donelan every success as they embark on their new and expanded responsibilities and am confident in their ability to excel in their respective roles. I thank Maki-san for her contributions to Sompo Japan over the years and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.”
James Shea, Sompo’s CEO, said, “I am pleased to see us moving closer to acting as a global P&C organization. Having our Ceded Reinsurance team and Takahashi-san working more closely together under the leadership of Chris Donelan will ensure a more efficient go-to-market approach to our placements, continuing unique and distinct local and regional coverages where needed, but global approach when possible.”
Ishikawa added, “Aligning our reinsurance purchasing is a logical first step to working more closely with our colleagues in SompoRe. I look forward to Chris Donelan becoming more involved with our reinsurance programs.”
