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Singapore Reinsurers’ Association

VIG Re becomes an Associate Member of the SRA

27th February 2026

VIG Re, the reinsurance arm of Vienna Insurance Group, has announced that it has become an Associate Member of the Singapore Reinsurers’ Association (SRA). Established in 1979, the SRA plays a key role in fostering dialogue, professional excellence, and collaboration across the re/insurance industry. VIG Re said that joining the association marks ... Read the full article

Singapore Reinsurers’ Association names PartnerRe’s James Beedle as new Chair

23rd February 2026

James Beedle, the current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Asia Pacific (APAC) at PartnerRe, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Singapore Reinsurers’ Association (SRA). In November 2024, Beedle stepped up as Deputy Chair, taking over from Marc Haushofer. In his new role, Beedle will strongly focus on collaboration ... Read the full article

Re/insurance key to meeting Southeast Asia’s growing protection needs

4th November 2025

In a keynote address at the 21st Singapore International Reinsurance Conference (SIRC), Chia Der Jiun, Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore, highlighted Southeast Asia’s resilient growth amid global uncertainty, as re/insurers increasingly expand their headquarters and operations in the region. Chia Der Jiun commented, "As the year draws near to a ... Read the full article

SRA makes leadership changes appointing Law Chair & Beedle Deputy Chair

5th November 2024

Singapore Reinsurers' Association has announced changes in its leadership appointing Kenrick Law as SRA Chair and James Beedle as Deputy Chair, taking over from Marc Haushofer. The SRA was established in 1979 aiming to be a leading voice for the re/insurance industry in Singapore. They advocate for members on regulatory and policy ... Read the full article

Singapore Reinsurance Association election leaves board unchanged

24th June 2021

The Singapore Reinsurers’ Association (SRA) has announced that its board remains unchanged following a vote at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) last month. The AGM was held virtually for a second consecutive year, but the SRA also revealed plans to hold the upcoming Singapore International Reinsurance Conference (SIRC) as a ‘hybrid ... Read the full article

Singapore Reinsurers’ Association re-elects Validus’ Haushofer to Chair

3rd June 2019

The Singapore Reinsurers’ Association (SRA) has announced the line-up of its Executive Committee (EXCO) for the 2019/2020 term of office, with Marc Haushofer, Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific & Executive Vice President of Validus Reinsurance re-confirmed as Chairman. The full-line up, which remains largely unchanged from the previous year, includes Deputy ... Read the full article

Singapore Reinsurers’ Association elects 2018/19 executive committee

25th June 2018

The Singapore Reinsurers’ Association (SRA), an industry body for the Singapore reinsurance market, has announced the line-up of its Executive Committee for the 2018/2019 term of office. Most notably, Marc Haushofer, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Asia Pacific & Executive Vice President of Validus Reinsurance Company, has been re-elected as SRA ... Read the full article