Rare Earth Insurance reshuffles leadership across APAC markets

New chief roles span Hong Kong Taiwan and China signalling broader regional oversight changes.

Rare Earth Insurance Partners announced several promotions and new positions within its leadership team.  

Wang Wei has been promoted from his current position of Chief Executive to Chairman, Rare Earth Insurance Partners, Asia-Pacific (APAC). 

Wang joined Rare Earth Insurance Partners in July 2019, at the time bringing over 20 years of professional experience across APAC.

Candace Chan has been appointed Chief Executive, Rare Earth Insurance Partners, Hong Kong and Taiwan. 

Chan joined the firm in 2018 to oversee its shipping division before being named Managing Director of the Hong Kong office in 2019. 

An industry veteran with over two decades of experience, Chan has served in various leadership roles with Jardine Ship Management Ltd. and Charles Taylor Adjusting before serving as the Regional Director of a major marine insurance broker providing global coverage for shipping and logistics sectors.

Mark Gu, who served as Chairman, Shanghai, is now Chief Executive, Rare Earth Insurance Partners, China. 

Gu joined the firm in 2017, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the marine insurance industry.