Global reinsurer Swiss Re has announced the appointment of Daniel Neo as a member of the Board of Directors for Swiss Re Asia Pte. Ltd. (SRAL), effective 1st June 2026.
Neo brings more than two decades of C-suite level experience and deep regional expertise, having held senior leadership roles across multiple markets including Indonesia, South Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore.
He currently serves as an Independent Director and Chair of the Risk Committee at MS First Capital Insurance Limited in Singapore, and as an Advisor for Asia Business at Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance.
Most recently, Neo served as CEO Asia Pacific at Sompo Holdings, where he oversaw operations across 13 countries and delivered strong growth in profitability and market share. He also served as Chair and/or board member of multiple Sompo entities across Asia, including India, China, Australia, Korea, and Singapore.
Prior to that, he spent 18 years at Allianz, where he held a number of senior leadership roles, including CEO Indonesia.
Deanna Ong, Chairperson of the Board of Directors for SRAL, said, “Daniel Neo brings extensive leadership experience in the insurance sector across Asia and a strong background in governance and risk management. His expertise will complement the Board’s capabilities and support Swiss Re’s business ambitions and strategy in the region. We warmly welcome Daniel to our Board.”
