Howden Re, the global reinsurance broking arm of Howden Group, has appointed Candy Wong as Head of Treaty for Hong Kong, effective August 18th, 2025.
The appointment aims to further strengthen Howden Re’s commitment to building a differentiated, client-centric reinsurance platform in and for the Hong Kong market.
In her new role, Wong will lead Howden Re’s Hong Kong office, focus on developing and deliver the firm’s treaty reinsurance proposition. She has over four decades of reinsurance industry experience, half of which included leadership roles in the Hong Kong market.
Most recently, she served at the reinsurance broking arm of Marsh McLennan, Guy Carpenter, following its merger with JLT Re, where she served as a Managing Director, leading strategic growth initiatives and client development. Previously, she spent more than three decades at Aon Re China Ltd., latterly as a Managing Director.
Howden Re explains that Wong’s appointment follows the recent launch of its reinsurance platform in Hong Kong led by Managing Director, Roy Wong, and builds on the earlier hires of senior brokers Brian Chan and Karen Liu.
It also aligns with Howden Re’s strategic plans for expansion across Asia Pacific, including the appointment of John Philipsz as Head of Australia and New Zealand and the establishment of a treaty offering in Taiwan under Jimmy Tsai.
Andy Souter, Head of Asia Pacific, Howden Re International, commented, “Candy is one of the most experienced and trusted professionals in the Hong Kong reinsurance market. Her deep expertise, leadership credentials, and client insight make her a vital addition to our growing platform.
“She has a strong track record of building both Specialty and Property & Casualty capabilities, which will help to shape our local presence for years to come. Together with the rest of the leadership team, she will support our growing reputation for client-focused excellence in the region.”
Wong added, “I am excited to join Howden Re at such an exciting time for its business in Asia Pacific. I look forward to working closely with Roy and the broader leadership team to help build a treaty proposition that reflects the needs and ambitions of Hong Kong clients.”
