Pacific Life Re Appoints Jia Yi Tan as Global Chief Underwriting and Claims Officer

Pacific Life Re, a leader in the life and health reinsurance industry, today announced the appointment of Jia Yi Tan as its new Global Chief Underwriting and Claims Officer, based in the company’s Singapore office. Jia takes over from Andrew Doran who has taken on the role of CEO, UnderwriteMe, the Insurtech subsidiary of Pacific Life Re.

With close to 20 years of experience across Asia Pacific, Europe and America, including the last five years with Swiss Re, Jia brings a diverse and global perspective to the role. Her deep insurance expertise combined with a strong track record of leadership, will further advance Pacific Life Re’s strategic priorities across its global protection markets.

Andrew Gill, EVP of Global Protection, Pacific Life Re commented: "We are delighted to welcome Jia to our global protection executive team. In a rapidly changing environment, Jia’s skillset is well positioned to take advantage of the opportunities this affords, enabling us to further leverage our differentiators to add value to our insurance partners.”

Ms Tan said about the new role: "I am excited to be a part of Pacific Life Re’s growth ambition and culture of pursuing innovation and excellence. I’m looking forward to leading the global underwriting and claims function, working with our talented teams to continue providing clients with outstanding reinsurance solutions and services."

This appointment underscores Pacific Life Re’s commitment to investing in top talent, expanding its presence in key markets and delivering forward-thinking solutions that meet the evolving needs of clients.