VIG Re has received regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to establish a Representative Office in Singapore, marking a key milestone in the reinsurer’s long-term expansion strategy across Asia-Pacific.

The approval completes all regulatory and operational requirements needed to launch the office, supporting the company’s VIGRe28 strategic plan to expand its footprint in one of the world’s fastest-growing reinsurance markets.

Strategic Hub for Asia-Pacific

The Singapore Representative Office will serve as a liaison and coordination hub between VIG Re’s headquarters and its clients, business partners and stakeholders across the Asia-Pacific region.

The office is expected to strengthen regional relationships while supporting the company’s underwriting and business development activities as it expands its presence across Asian markets.

Experienced Regional Leadership

The Singapore office will be led by Wilfrid Goh, who has been appointed Chief Representative, Asia Pacific.

Goh brings more than 20 years of reinsurance experience across Asia, with expertise spanning treaty underwriting, client relationship management and public sector reinsurance solutions.

He will report to Marc Haushofer, Managing Director responsible for VIG Re’s Asia-Pacific portfolio and the execution of the company’s regional expansion strategy.

Advancing the VIGRe28 Strategy

The establishment of the Singapore office forms part of VIG Re’s broader VIGRe28 strategy, which aims to strengthen the company’s international presence while expanding business opportunities beyond its traditional European markets.

Singapore remains one of the world’s leading reinsurance hubs, providing access to insurers and reinsurers across Southeast Asia and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

Leadership Perspective

Commenting on the announcement, Tobias Sonndorfer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of VIG Re, said:

“This step reflects our strategic ambition under VIGRe28 to build a footprint in the Asia Pacific.”

The establishment of the Singapore Representative Office underscores VIG Re’s commitment to developing long-term relationships across the region and positioning itself to capture growth opportunities in increasingly dynamic Asia-Pacific reinsurance markets.