Hong Kong-based global reinsurer Peak Re has appointed Philip Hough as its new Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), effective April 2, 2026.
Hof will be based in Hong Kong and report directly to the reinsurer’s chief executive, Franz Joseph Hahn.
In his new role, Hough will lead Peak Re’s property and casualty underwriting strategy and business processes. In addition, he is responsible for rigorous risk selection, portfolio optimization and product innovation to support reinsurer growth.
Hough has more than thirty years of reinsurance experience and has led high-performing teams through multiple market cycles in the past.
Most recently, he held senior leadership roles at Aspen Re, including Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Global Head of Property & Casualty Reinsurance, and Head of EMEA and Latin America. Previously, Hof worked at Transatlantic Reinsurance in Paris.
CEO Hahn commented on the appointment: “We are delighted to welcome Philip to Peak Re. His strategic clarity, technical depth and collaborative leadership style are a perfect fit for our ambition to scale through discipline.
“Philip will help us strengthen our underwriting strengths and strengthen the way we work with clients across markets as we execute our growth plans.”
Hough added: “I am delighted to be joining Peak Re at such a pivotal time. The company’s entrepreneurial culture, customer-first mentality and commitment to sustainable performance resonate strongly with my own values.
“I look forward to working with the team to deepen Peak Re’s underwriting capabilities, pursue attractive opportunities and create long-term value for clients and stakeholders.”
