QBE Re, the reinsurance division of QBE Insurance Group, has appointed Soichiro Tanaka as its Head of Southeast Asia. With 13 years of experience in insurance and reinsurance across Asia, Tanaka will spearhead the underwriting strategy for the region. He will be based in Singapore and report directly to Cindy Foo, Head of Asia, Treaty.
Tanaka joins QBE Re from Aspen, where he served as a Senior Underwriter, contributing to the growth of property, casualty, and speciality lines in Singapore. His new role will involve overseeing portfolio management and identifying growth opportunities as QBE Re continues to expand its presence in Asia.
The appointment of Tanaka follows recent strategic hires, including Cindy Foo in December 2025 and Sven Liu as Head of Greater China in January. Cindy Foo expressed confidence in Tanaka’s capabilities, stating, “We are delighted to welcome Soichiro to the role as we continue to grow our Asia portfolio. I am confident his strong technical expertise and breadth of multi-line experience in Southeast Asia will be an asset to QBE Re.”
QBE Insurance Group, listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, reported a gross written premium of $24b for the year ending 31 December 2025. The company is recognised as one of the world’s leading insurers and reinsurers, with a focus on building resilience through risk management and insurance solutions.
