Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance and MSIG Asia have appointed Eric Schaap as Senior Vice President and Global Broker Engagement Manager, a newly created role aimed at strengthening global broker partnerships. Schaap, with over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, will focus on developing data-driven collaboration frameworks to enhance alignment across markets and unlock new value.
Based in Singapore, Schaap will report to Keisuke Ema, General Manager of the International Business Department at Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance in Tokyo, and Clemens Philippi, CEO of MSIG Asia, for his regional responsibilities. His role will involve leveraging MSIG’s analytical insights to deepen collaboration with broker partners worldwide, aiming to generate analytics that identify growth opportunities and reinforce existing partnerships.
“Brokers are key strategic partners in our international growth journey, with global players driving about 50% of MSIG’s international business gross written premium,” said Keisuke Ema. The new role is expected to build stronger, data-driven partnerships that align collective strengths across markets.
Schaap’s extensive career has seen him work across Amsterdam, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore, leading global advanced analytics initiatives and developing strategies aligned with regulatory trends. His appointment underscores MSIG’s commitment to enhancing business outcomes through strategic broker engagement.
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