Howden Re launches Hong Kong operation led by Roy Wong

Howden Re, the global reinsurance, capital markets and strategic advisory arm of Howden, has launched a Hong Kong-focused reinsurance broking platform, with Roy Wong appointed as Managing Director, Reinsurance, Hong Kong, effective July 21st, 2025.

Wong will report to Andy Souter, Head of Asia Pacific, Howden Re International, and work closely with the broader Asia Pacific (APAC) team, including Emily Lo, Head of Analytics, Asia.

In the role, Wong will establish and build out Howden Re’s treaty reinsurance offering in Hong Kong, as per regional requirements, and deliver solutions across core lines. He will advance the company’s regional strategy and provide analytically driven solutions across the APAC region.

Wong has 25 years of industry experience, most recently serving at broker Aon Re, as Head of Hong Kong Reinsurance.

His appointment follows other recent senior hires, including Jimmy Tsai as Head of Taiwan treaty reinsurance and John Philipsz as Head of Australia and New Zealand.

Additionally, Brian Chan and Karen Liu will join the Hong Kong team as senior brokers. Chan joins after six years at reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter in Hong Kong. He was previously a Director at JLT Re and an Actuarial Analyst and Catastrophe Modeller at Willis Re. Meanwhile, Liu also joins from Guy Carpenter, having previously been a director at JLT Re in Hong Kong. She began her career at Prudential Assurance.

Souter commented, “Roy’s appointment reflects our continued investment in the Asia Pacific region and our commitment to building long-term, sustainable reinsurance capabilities. His technical expertise, deep market knowledge, and trusted client relationships will enhance our ability to deliver specialist solutions that are grounded in local insight and backed by global resources. I’m also delighted that Brian and Karen will be joining the team after completing contractual obligations and look forward to welcoming them.”

Wong added, “Howden Re is making a clear and deliberate investment in building a differentiated reinsurance platform across Asia Pacific. I am proud to lead that effort in Hong Kong, and to work with such a high-calibre team to deliver solutions that are both technically robust and commercially relevant to our clients’ evolving needs. I look forward to working alongside the wider Asia Pacific team in addition to my new colleagues, Brian and Karen in Hong Kong.”

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