Rokstone expands Singapore marine operation with Seah and Hui Ling appointments

Rokstone, an international specialty re/insurance MGA, has expanded its Asia Pacific marine operation in Singapore with the appointment of two highly experienced senior underwriters: Sharon Seah and Hui Ling Long.

With over 35 years of experience, Sharon Seah is joining Rokstone as Director, Senior Underwriter, Marine. An expert in marine underwriting and broking, the executive most recently served as Country Lead, Cargo and TOL Marine, at QBE Insurance Singapore.

Throughout her career, she also held senior roles at RSA, Tokio Marine & Fire Insurance, LCH, Sumitomo Marine & Fire Company and Talbot Risk Services.

Also joining Rokstone from QBE, Hui Ling Long has been named Director, Senior Underwriter, Marine. Hui Ling brings to her new role three decades of marine insurance experience, having spent ten years at QBE, most recently as Country Lead, Marine Hull & Liabilities, at QBE Insurance Singapore.

She also spent 13 years at HSBC Insurance (Singapore), and four years with Asia Capital Reinsurance Group.

Seah’s and Hui Ling’s arrival to Rokstone builds on the company’s announcement in June of its new Singapore hub, led by veteran Rama Chandran, formerly Head of Marine (Asia) at QBE International.

Rokstone Singapore is supported by a multi-year, USD 25 million Lloyd’s capacity agreement with Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), covering marine classes including Construction (Builders Risk), Cargo, Hull, and Liabilities.

James Potter, Chairman at Rokstone, commented: “We’ve successfully assembled a powerhouse of expertise for the Asia Pacific region. Combined with Lloyd’s lead capacity, advanced technology and portfolio analytics, and a high-performance culture, our proposition is second to none.

“We’re also delighted to be partnering with TMK in the region. TMK is one of the most respected names in the industry. This partnership will broaden opportunities across multiple disciplines while delivering exceptional security, value and service to clients in the wholesale Marine Specialty sector.”

Alexandros Ampatzis, Head of Marine – Asia Pacific at TMK, said: “We are delighted to support Rokstone’s expansion in Asia Pacific. The calibre of the underwriting team they have assembled in Singapore speaks for itself, and we have every confidence in their ability to build a strong, sustainable marine portfolio.

“Our partnership is built on shared values of technical excellence, innovation and service, and we are excited to grow together in the region’s dynamic marine market.”