Financial Lines

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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!

Kian Hou's curiosity sparked his love for businesses and biographies. He joined Berkley Insurance Asia from the Asset Management industry, with a degree in Mechatronics Engineering from the University of Glasgow and an MBA from Singapore Management University.
Kian Hou enjoys figuring out what makes businesses tick, often through the people and the trail of incentives. When he's not working, he loves to sing!

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.

Vivian has over 20 years of experience in the insurance and reinsurance industries, specializing in financial lines, particularly in the areas of Commercial and Construction Professional Indemnity Insurance. While Vivian is based in Hong Kong, she has a regional Asia-wide remit.