Malaysian reinsurer Mandarin Re has promoted Andrés Obando to head of underwriting.
Obando joined the reinsurer as an underwriter in 2023 and has since held increasingly senior positions, including as senior underwriter and head of underwriting for the Americas and Africa divisions.
Prior to this, he served as commercial manager of reinsurance at Sinos Assurance Co., Ltd., director of Seguros Beta and commercial manager of Hotel Boutique La Calzada del Santo.
Previously, Obando spent nearly ten years at Munich Re, where he held positions including interim property underwriter, property underwriter and business analyst.
Mandarin Re explained that during his time with the company, Obando has demonstrated strong technical expertise, sound underwriting judgment and a clear commitment to portfolio quality and delivering long-term value to our partners.
The reinsurer added in a statement: “His leadership has been instrumental in strengthening our underwriting capabilities, supporting disciplined growth and helping the team adapt to changing market conditions, portfolio priorities and Mandarin Re’s risk appetite.
“We congratulate Andres on this well-deserved appointment and look forward to his continued contributions as we further develop our underwriting platform and expand market share.”
