Peak Re names new chief executive

Leadership Change - Peak Reinsurance Company has announced the appointment of Victor Kuk as the next CEO, effective 20 April 2026, pending regulatory approval [1] - Franz-Josef Hahn, the co-founder and current CEO, will transition to a special adviser role after over ten years in leadership [2] Executive Background - Victor Kuk previously served as CEO of Swiss Re Asia and has held senior positions at AXA Asia General Insurance and QBE Asia-Pacific and Latin America [2] - The board chairman, Vincent Li, expressed gratitude for Hahn's leadership and welcomed Kuk's experience to drive the company's growth and diversification [3] Board Appointments - Recent appointments to the Board of Directors include Tang Yan, who has a background in legal and risk management, and Dan Joseph Knipe, an actuary with over 25 years of experience in insurance and financial services [4] New Chief Underwriting Officer - Philip Hough will join Peak Re as chief underwriting officer on 2 April 2026, overseeing property and casualty underwriting and related business processes [5] Investment Updates - In January, Peak Re secured investments from funds managed by KKR and Quadrantis Capital, with KKR and Quadrantis holding approximately 11.27% and 1.80% of Peak Re's issued share capital, respectively [6]