Appointment marks key step in reinsurer’s regional growth strategy, as Singapore becomes the hub for its expanding Asian operations
QBE Re has appointed Cindy Foo as head of Asia, treaty, effective 1 December 2025.
Foo (pictured) will be based in Singapore and report to Abdallah Balbeisi, executive director of Europe and growth markets at QBE Re.
The newly created role forms part of QBE Re’s strategy to grow its treaty reinsurance presence across Asia, with Singapore positioned as the central hub for regional expansion.
Foo brings more than 20 years of experience in reinsurance, having held senior underwriting and client management roles at Berkley Re Asia, Asia Capital Re, Swiss Re and Munich Re.
At Berkley Re Asia, she served as head of underwriting and branch manager, helping to build a strong portfolio of regional business since 2016.
Balbeisi said Foo’s appointment underlined QBE Re’s ambition to strengthen its Asian platform and deepen client relationships.
“We are delighted to welcome Cindy to QBE Re,” he said.
“Her breadth of experience, technical underwriting expertise and strong relationships across Asia will be invaluable as we establish and grow our Asia hub.
“Cindy’s appointment underscores our ambition to build a sustainable, client-focused treaty franchise in the region, while working closely with our wholesale business to ensure our renewed focus complements QBE’s strategies in Asia,” Balbeisi added.
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