Key Team MEmbers
At PB Worldwide Specialists, our strength lies in the depth of our expertise and the diversity of our perspectives. Our team brings together seasoned professionals from underwriting, broking, and claims advocacy—each committed to delivering strategic, client-focused solutions.
Ang Siaw Khoon - CEO
has more than 15 years of progressive and diverse business and finance management and governance experience in the reinsurance broking industry.
Email: sk@pb-ws.com
Theresa Mariano - Director Financial Lines, Casualty and Specialty
started her career in the Philippines after she graduated in 1997 with Aetna Insurance and worked for 6 years as a reinsurance assistant. In 2005 she came to Singapore to concentrate on reinsurance broking, she is a Permanent Resident of Singapore. Her skills set includes placement of Financial Lines and Casualty / Construction All Risks / Fine Arts and Political Violence. In addition, she will be Country Executive for the Philippines.
Email: theresa@pb-ws.com
Shahira Kamaruzzaman – Business Development Director
has 25 years experience in handling and spearheading broking matters in insurance, reinsurance and takaful business within the Asia Pacific region.
Email: shahira@pb-ws.com
Jayaprakash Naidu – Business Development Director
Email: jpn@pb-ws.com
Ben Foo - Associate Director
began his career in the insurance industry in 2016. Known for his strong technical grounding and market insight, Ben brings with him deep relationships with key underwriters and major market players, ensuring solid support for his placements and client solutions. At his previous role with Marnix Reinsurance Brokers, Ben’s experience spans a broad geographical footprint, including Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, the Middle East, Africa, and Chile. He played a key role in driving the growth of the Property and Engineering book, successfully placing complex risks across a wide range of industries, including mining, onshore energy, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and various manufacturing sectors.
Email: ben@pb-ws.com
Rafizah Binti Arbange – Head of Broking
Email: facbroking@pb-ws.com
Paul Murphy – Consultant
Email: paul@pb-ws.com
Stephen Britten – Consultant
started his career in 1981 in London and now has 43 years of experience. In 1997, he was entrusted with establishing AON’s Energy Practice in Asia, overseeing Property and Contractors All Risks along with all other Ancillary Lines. In 2008, he took on the role of CEO of Ed Broking (formerly known as Cooper Gay) Singapore, where he was responsible for the Asia Pacific region. With decades of expertise, Stephen possesses extensive knowledge in the (re)insurance placement of Oil and Gas (both Upstream and Downstream), as well as Power, Petrochemicals and Mining.
Mobile: Email: stephen.britten@pb-ws.com