The Singapore Reinsurers' Association (SRA) has announced Berkley Re CEO Asia Pacific Glen Riddell as its new Chair, following the announcement of PartnerRe CEO James Beedle's retirement. Mr Riddell will assume the role on July 1.
The SRA has also named its new office bearers:
Deputy Chair – Lloyd’s CEO, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Emma Loynes
Secretary – Munich Re Managing Director, Non-life Southeast Asia, Michael Hauer
Treasurer – SCOR CEO Asia Pacific, Mukul Kishore
"As we welcome our new leadership team, we also extend our sincere appreciation to James Beedle for his outstanding contributions to SRA and the wider reinsurance community," the Association said, in its official statement.
Mr Beedle served on the SRA Executive Committee for many years, and played a pivotal role in advancing the Association's education initiative. As the Convenor of the Education Sub-Committee from 2017 to 2024, he championed talent development and professional learning across the industry. He subsequently served as Deputy Chair from 2024 to 2026 before assuming the role of Chair in 2026.
"We look forward to the leadership of our new office bearers as SRA continues to support and grow Singapore's reinsurance ecosystem," SRA said.