Financial Lines
We protect people and the companies they represent
Under A Microscope
For commercial and financial services companies, regional expansion opens up exciting opportunities. But they also expose senior executives and directors to increased regulatory scrutiny and potential litigation threats.
We Understand Asia
Our robust strengths and deep local experiences in Asia mean we are adept at dealing with the complexities and potentially severe issues faced by financial institutions, commercial and non-profit organisations.
Products & Coverages
- Directors and Officers Liability
- Professional Liability
- Educators’ Liability
- Associations/Not for Profit Liability
- Media Liability
- Technology Errors and Omissions
- Comprehensive Crime
- Cyber Insurance
- Bankers Blanket Bond
- Financial Institutions Professional Liability
- Asset Management / Private Equity & Venture Capital Insurance, Hedge Funds and Mutual Funds
Meet our People
Esther Kwok
Head of Commercial Lines - Greater China
Esther heads all Commercial Lines for Berkley Insurance Asia - Greater China, which includes Financial Lines and Casualty. She has over 18 years of industry experience as an underwriter and broker and has deep relationships and expertise in the market. As a founding member of Berkley Insurance Asia, Esther has developed a strong portfolio and underwriting talent in Hong Kong.
Felix Hui
Commercial Lines Senior Underwriter - Greater China
A pioneering member of our Hong Kong team, Felix has over five years experience in both Financial Lines and Casualty Lines. He majored in industrial engineering at Northeastern University and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Management from the University of Phoenix.
Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, Felix enjoys reading Chinese novels during his free time. A Hong Kong native, he firmly believes in the vibrant diversity and opportunities in the local market.
Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, Felix enjoys reading Chinese novels during his free time. A Hong Kong native, he firmly believes in the vibrant diversity and opportunities in the local market.
Derek Sin
Financial Lines Underwriter
Derek has over five years of experience in Financial Lines underwriting and specializes in management liability products. He graduated from the University of Buckingham with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management.
Ernest Teng
Head of Financial Lines
Ernest joined Berkley after several years in the graduate programme and Financial Lines division of a multinational insurance brokerage. He graduated from Singapore Management University’s School of Economics and holds an Advanced Diploma in Insurance (ACII) from The Chartered Insurance Institute, UK.
On weekends, he is usually hunting down good local hawker fare and catching up with friends and family at the mahjong table.
On weekends, he is usually hunting down good local hawker fare and catching up with friends and family at the mahjong table.
Kimberly Huang
Financial Lines Senior Underwriter
Kimberly has over 6 years of insurance experience in Financial Lines underwriting. She graduated from University of London with a degree in Economics and Finance. She loves watching wildlife and enjoys a good game of badminton.
Hank Yeo
Financial Lines Underwriter
Hank has been in the insurance industry since 2015, with experience across diverse functions such as underwriting, product management and business operations. He is a graduate of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and holds an Advanced Diploma in Insurance (ACII) from the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Hank is one half of a pair of twin brothers. Contrary to popular belief, the twins do not switch places with each other at work.
Hank is one half of a pair of twin brothers. Contrary to popular belief, the twins do not switch places with each other at work.
Samantha Soon
Financial Lines Underwriter
With 10 years navigating the ever-changing landscapes of insurance and banking, Samantha is a passionate professional keeping her finger on the pulse of industry trends. When she is not conquering new peaks (literally - an avid hiker!), she is seeking out delicious culinary experiences, both at home and abroad. A lifelong learner, Samantha approaches life with contagious enthusiasm.
She is always happy to lend a hand and connect with others who share the same zest for life!
She is always happy to lend a hand and connect with others who share the same zest for life!
Heidi Zeng
Head of Cyber Asia & Head of Strategic Relationships - China
Heidi leads our Cyber practice across Asia in addition to Strategic Relationships in China.
She has over 18 years of senior underwriting and management experience for direct and reinsurance business with a background in Financial Lines and Commercial Insurance underwriting. She holds a Master’s Degree in Economics from the Renmin University of China.
A homegrown Shanghainese, Heidi has witnessed Shanghai’s development into one of the world’s most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities. She believes insurance now plays an even more important role in China’s economic and social development.
She has over 18 years of senior underwriting and management experience for direct and reinsurance business with a background in Financial Lines and Commercial Insurance underwriting. She holds a Master’s Degree in Economics from the Renmin University of China.
A homegrown Shanghainese, Heidi has witnessed Shanghai’s development into one of the world’s most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities. She believes insurance now plays an even more important role in China’s economic and social development.
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