Global insurer Canopius has announced the appointment of its new head of reinsurance for Asia Pacific.

Joining Canopius’ Singapore office in January is Nattakorn Wattanaumphaipong, bringing a wealth of experience, including 13 years with Swiss Re, where he held multiple senior roles, most recently as head of property Asia ex Japan and China.  

Wattanaumphaipong will report to Jamie Wakeling, CUO Reinsurance.

“Hiring Natt supports our key regional objectives and we’re delighted that he is coming on board,” said Mark Newman, chief executive officer for Asia Pacific and MENA. “As a proven leader and developer of talent, he is entrepreneurial and motivated, and has strong commercial acumen and multi-line reinsurance experience. Natt will bring a dynamic new aspect to Canopius in Asia Pacific, enabling us to better serve our customers.”