As part of its new strategy, VIG Re has strengthened its client-facing senior leadership team, appointing Marc Haushofer as Managing Director, APAC, and Joachim Mathe as Head of Special Markets.
Under the VIGRe28 initiative, the firm has introduced a new client service model that, as Tobias Sonndorfer, CFA, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, recently noted, marks a natural evolution of the group’s approach, harnessing data and technology to enhance value and unlock opportunities to navigate global uncertainty.
“Client/Market Units ensure client proximity and market knowledge in Europe and Asia. The newly established Business Unit will build on VIG Re’s existing presence in the region, strengthening client relationships across Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, while laying the basis for increasing engagement on a pan-Asian level,” VIG Re explained.
To support this expansion, the firm said it will establish an office in Singapore, subject to approval by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the Czech National Bank (CNB) and other regulatory authorities.
At the same time, a newly created Special Markets Unit stands complementary to the Client/Markets Units and consolidates VIG Re’s specialised activities.
It merges Facultative Re, International NatCat, and Life Re under one focused structure. This approach will reportedly combine clients’ focus with global expertise, enabling VIG Re to offer innovative, bespoke solutions and strengthen partnerships in complex risk segments.
Marc Haushofer will assume the newly created role of Managing Director APAC, overseeing VIG Re’s existing business in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, while also leading the reinsurer’s pan-Asian expansion.
Haushofer is a reinsurance expert with over 40 years of experience in the sector. Before joining VIG Re in May 2025 as the Executive Director of International Business Development at VIG, he served as Senior Vice President Asia Pacific at RenaissanceRe.
Meanwhile, Joachim Mathe joins VIG Re as Head of Special Markets, another newly established position focused on accelerating growth, diversifying beyond traditional non-life treaty markets, and delivering tailored solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs.
Mathe brings over two decades of experience in re/insurance, strategic transformation, and global leadership, built during his tenure at Munich Re, where he held senior roles including CEO of Munich Re Spain, Global Head of Insurance Consulting, and Client Executive.
Haushofer commented, “This new role comes at exactly the right time, both for me personally and for VIG Re’s ambitions in Asia. The region offers exceptional opportunities for meaningful, partnership-led growth.
“I am excited to help shape VIG Re’s next chapter in the region – strengthening our established markets and opening new ones through a disciplined, client-centric approach.”
Mathe said, “I am excited to join VIG Re at this defining moment and to contribute to VIG Re’s growth strategy across new and growing segments.
“Shaping the Special Markets Unit provides a unique opportunity to combine client focus, expertise, and a growth mindset to build sustainable business opportunities and long-term partnerships. I look forward to working closely with colleagues and clients to shape what lies ahead together.”
Sonndorfer added, “Marc’s appointment reflects our commitment to strategic expansion and client value. In this new era of client-centric development, his distinguished experience across the Asian markets will be pivotal as we further expand into the region with a long-term and partnership-oriented focus.”
Stephan Wirz, Board Member and Chief Business Officer, noted, “The creation of the Special Markets Unit is a cornerstone of our growth strategy. Joachim’s proven leadership in business development and clear vision will ensure VIG Re further broadens its role as a trusted partner for clients navigating an increasingly complex risk landscape.”
