MSIG Asia announces the appointment of William Song as Chief Technical Officer and Felicia Er as Chief Risk Officer

Singapore, 15 June 2023 – MSIG Asia announces the appointment of William Song as its Chief Technical Officer (CTO) as he takes on added responsibilities overseeing strategic growth areas in the region to strengthen the company’s leadership position across the markets.

Song joined MSIG Asia in 2010, and was promoted to become its Chief Risk Officer (CRO) in 2018. In his new role as CTO, Song will lead in MSIG’s M&A function and look into synergistic efforts to optimise MSIG’s operational efficiencies across the region.

Song has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry from various markets around Asia-Pacific. He is also a member of Singapore College of Insurance’s board of governors, and Bridge Alliance’s Advisory Council.

Succeeding Song as the new CRO and reporting to him, Felicia Er, MSIG’s regional actuary, will lead in its Risk Management and Actuarial Services for the region including ASEAN, Hong Kong, Australia, and New Zealand. In addition to her role as CRO, Er is also Chairperson of MSIG’s Motor Committee where she focuses on optimising the general insurer’s motor business for strategic growth and profitability in the region.

Er joined MSIG Asia in 2012 and has 16 years of general insurance experience in London and the Asia-Pacific region, covering reserving, pricing, portfolio monitoring, risk management and reinsurance optimisation. She is a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, Fellow of the Singapore Actuarial Society and Fellow of the Society of Actuaries of Thailand.

Commenting on the appointments, Clemens Philippi, CEO of MSIG Asia, expressed: “In the fast-changing business landscape today, we see many exciting opportunities for optimisation and growth, be it in our platforms, distribution channels, risk solutions or partnerships. With William and Felicia working closely with our business units across the region, I am certain we will create greater value as a leading insurer in Asia.”