Singapore, 1 July 2026 – Canopius Group, a leading global Specialty and P&C (re)insurer, today announces the appointment of Winnie Tay as Underwriter, Financial Lines, in Singapore.
Winnie will report to Robert Barnum, Head of Financial Lines, APAC, and will support the continued development of Canopius’ Financial Lines underwriting capabilities across the region.
Winnie joins Canopius from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, where she spent more than a decade in Financial Lines roles across Singapore and southeast Asia. Most recently, she served as Senior Financial Lines Underwriter and Professional Indemnity Lead, Southeast Asia, overseeing underwriting and portfolio management for a multi-market Professional Indemnity portfolio.
With extensive Financial Lines experience in the region, Winnie has a track record of delivering profitable and sustainable growth. She combines disciplined pricing and rigorous risk selection with strong broker relationships, and offers valuable insight into underwriting strategy and business development.
Speaking on the appointment, Robert Barnum, Head of Financial Lines, APAC, said:
“Winnie brings deep Financial Lines expertise and a detailed understanding of the regional market. Her appointment further strengthens our Singapore platform as we continue to grow and enhance our Financial Lines capabilities across APAC.”
