Headquarters:
Hong Kong
Year founded:
2012
Number of employees:
173
Phone:
+852 3509 6666
Email:
info@peak-re.com
Website:
peak-re.com
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/peak-re
“We love to win. We’re tenacious, and we believe in getting results”
Brett Vincent,
Vincent Young Lawyers
Franz-Josef Hahn
Chief Executive Officer
Cathy Chen
Chief Financial Officer
Piotr Nowakowski
Chief Underwriting Officer
Leadership
Franz-Josef Hahn is the chief executive officer of Peak Re, guiding its transformation from a 2012 start-up to a global leader with a presence in Asia, Europe and the Americas. Under his leadership, Peak Re’s premiums surpassed US$1 billion within five years. Hahn boasts over 30 years in reinsurance, shaping the industry in Greater China and Asia-Pacific. His experience includes senior roles in top reinsurance firms and global strategic advisory. Active in Hong Kong’s financial sector, Hahn is a Geneva Association member, a Hong Kong Academy of Finance member, an Honorary Secretary of the Insurance Complaints Bureau and a qualified lawyer.
Chief Executive Officer
Franz-Josef Hahn
Cathy Chen is the chief financial officer of Peak Re, overseeing the company’s financial and operational management. She has more than 18 years of accounting and financial experience in both the insurance and reinsurance industries and has a deep understanding of the related regulations. Prior to joining Peak Re, she was chief representative of Lloyd’s Beijing. Before that, she was the CFO for Swiss Re’s China operations and had successfully established and maintained good relationships with various government authorities. Chen is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Fellowship.
Chief Financial Officer
Cathy Chen
Piotr Nowakowski is the chief underwriting officer of Peak Re. He has over 25 years of experience in the global reinsurance industry. He joined Peak Re in 2022 from Echo Re Switzerland, where he served as the chief underwriting officer for nearly 10 years. Prior to joining Echo Re, he worked for SCOR for more than 16 years in different local, regional and global positions, including nine years as general manager of SCOR’s Japan office in Tokyo. He was also head of strategy and development and general secretary of SCOR’s Global P&C business in Paris.
Chief Underwriting Officer
Piotr Nowakowski
Leadership
“A true leader can see potential in different employees, regardless of their position. Listening and recognizing the value of each individual not only inspires them but also makes them grow professionally”
Saray Uribe,
CharSan Insurance & Consulting
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David Menezes
Chief Risk Officer
David Menezes is the chief risk officer of Peak Re, overseeing the company’s risk management, compliance and legal functions. He has been with Peak Re since 2016 and has more than 17 years of experience in both regional and international insurance and reinsurance, covering different actuarial, reserving and controlling functions. He is a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and has supported numerous industry working groups to advise on the implementation of IFRS17 for general insurance and the launch of a risk-based capital solvency standard.
Chief Risk Officer
David Menezes
Deborah Stonley
Director, People & Culture
Deborah leads the firm’s People & Culture strategy and is responsible for driving the culture, retention and engagement strategies at Maddocks. She has been widely recognised for her market-leading work in developing organisational cultures of inclusiveness and as a leader who adds value by providing progressive HR strategies.
Director, People & Culture
Deborah Stonley
Peak Re is a Hong Kong-based global reinsurance company. Since commencing operations in 2012, the company has grown steadily to rank 27th among global reinsurance groups in terms of net reinsurance premiums written. For the year ended 31 December 2023, Peak Re reported a reinsurance revenue of USD1.56 billion and a net profit of USD200 million. With net assets of USD1.28 billion as of 31 December 2023, Peak Re is rated A- (Excellent) by AM Best.
Peak Re is authorised by the Hong Kong Insurance Authority under the Insurance Ordinance (Cap. 41). The company offers both Property & Casualty (“P&C”) and Life & Health (“L&H”) reinsurance. It provides innovative and tailored reinsurance, risk management and capital management solutions to clients around the world.
Mitch Grant
Director, Operational Excellence
Perry Thomas
Non-Executive Director and Chair of Risk and Capital Committee
Shirel Stedman
Non-Executive Director
Simon Williams
Chief Strategy & Distribution Officer, Arch Insurance International
and Active Underwriter, Syndicate 1955
Mitch leads the Operational Excellence function that brings together the firm’s experts in knowledge, legal operations and research services. This team is responsible for shaping the way Maddocks lawyers work, ensuring the delivery of exceptional client experiences.
Director, Operational Excellence
Mitch Grant
Perry Thomas is a non-executive director and chair of Risk and Capital Committee. He’s an actuary with over 30 years of experience in financial services in roles including CEO, CRO and group chief actuary. He’s held directorships in the UK, Bermuda, Ireland, India, South Africa, Malta and Luxembourg, and has been on the Council of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. Thomas is dyslexic, which he believes can bring a different perspective.
Non-Executive Director and Chair of Risk and Capital Committee
Perry Thomas
Shirel Stedman is a non-executive director. She is also a fellow chartered member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (FICE) and the Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM). Stedman brings over 30 years of experience as a civil engineer who has spent most of her career working on flood resilience, climate change and water issues across the public and private sectors.
Non-Executive Director
Shirel Stedman
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
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“We believe in handling our clients’ matters as if they were our own, and with this approach, we seek solutions wherever possible”
Brett Vincent,
Vincent Young Lawyers
“Having four insurance designations, and the wealth of knowledge that comes with it, enables me to better counsel customers regarding the importance of having the appropriate insurance coverage”
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CharSan Insurance & Consulting
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Underscoring the value proposition the firm offers, Vincent says, “Our clients get direct access to our partners. We are always available, and we pride ourselves on being highly responsive. We are lean and efficient. Our work is of the quality of larger law firms, without the price tag.”
To operate optimally for clients, the firm engaged the founder of a major construction management company to be chairman. Under their guidance, Vincent Young has expanded its practice areas to include property, projects, commercial and insolvency law. Today, Vincent Young is advised by a chairman and two advisors, none of whom are lawyers, resulting in invaluable industry insight and client-side perspective.
“The balance between technical legal skills and proactive solutions lies at the heart of our business and our success in legal matters,” says Vincent. “We believe in handling our clients’ matters as if they were our own, and with this approach, we seek solutions wherever possible.”
more than $1 million in funds
over $2.3 million in combined monetary and in-kind donations through an annual World Food Derby initiative
2,320 volunteer hours to numerous deserving organizations, making a significant community impact
Alliant’s progress is set to continue, as underlined by Zimmer, who has confidence in the firm’s people to deliver continued excellence.
“We believe in our business plan, and it has proven successful. We don’t feel the need to change that. Our core business plan will continue to drive the company forward, complemented by new opportunities that may arise in the future.”
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