Life and health reinsurer Pacific Life Re has appointed Yoke Yin Lee to oversee operations and growth as head of its South Korea business.
Yoke Yin joined Pacific Life Re in 2008 and was a key member of the team that established the South Korea branch in 2015.
In 2021, she was promoted to head of finance, Asia. In this role, she led several important initiatives for the South Korean branch, such as implementing IFRS 17 reporting, Korean Insurance Capital Standard (K-ICS), and working
closely with the team in South Korea on all financial reporting matters.
Vasan Errakiah, general manager, Asia markets at Pacific Life Re, said: “Yoke Yin has demonstrated exceptional leadership and delivered excellent results in her previous roles.
“We’re confident that she will drive our growth in South Korea and contribute toward our success story in Asia.”
Yoke Yin added: “I am honoured and excited to take on this new role to lead our talented and dedicated team in South Korea.
“This is an important market for Pacific Life Re Asia and I am committed to delivering high-quality products and services to our clients.
“I am looking forward to working with our regional and global colleagues further to enhance our financial performance and strategic position in Asia.”