QBE Re has appointed Sven Liu (pictured above) to the newly created position of head of Greater China. Liu will be based in Singapore and report to Cindy Foo, head of Asia, treaty.
In the role, Liu will oversee portfolio management and growth opportunities across the Greater China region. His appointment forms part of QBE Re's strategy to expand its treaty reinsurance presence in Asia, following the hiring of Foo in December 2025.
Most recently, Liu served as CEO of SCOR China from June 2022 to July 2023. In that role, he oversaw SCOR's life and health, property and casualty, and specialty lines reinsurance activities in the Chinese market.
Prior to joining SCOR, Liu spent more than 15 years at Munich Re in various capacities. He served as deputy head of non-life for Greater China and earlier led client management and business development across China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
Liu began his career at Munich Re in 2007 as a casualty underwriter and non-life actuary in Hong Kong, covering markets including Taiwan and Macao. He also completed a training assignment at Munich Re's head office in Munich.
He holds a master's degree in financial mathematics and actuarial science from Marburg University and is a Fellow of the German Actuarial Society.
Foo said QBE Re is looking to grow its Asia hub with the appointment. "We are delighted to welcome Sven to the role as we look to grow our Asia hub," Foo said. "Sven brings a wealth of experience to QBE Re and will play an important role in building out the portfolio in Greater China."
Liu's appointment follows a period of leadership changes at QBE Re. Nick Hankin was named managing director of the reinsurance division, succeeding Chris Killourhy, who transitioned to the group CFO role.
Under the new leadership, QBE Re has been building out capabilities in structured reinsurance, including quota share arrangements and loss portfolio transfers.
