Peter Tan
About Peter W. H. Tan
Peter W. H. Tan (age 52) has served on the SiriusPoint Ltd. Board since February 2021 and is currently a Class I director with committee assignments on the Investment Committee and the Risk & Capital Management Committee . He is a lawyer by training (LL.B Honors, National University of Singapore) and admitted in England & Wales, Hong Kong, and Singapore; his background includes founding TGC Private Office and extensive investment and board experience across Asia and the Americas . As of the Board’s February 2025 independence review, Mr. Tan was not determined to be independent due to the recency of his resignation as Chairman of CMIG International (December 2023) and his prior representative status; CM Bermuda (an affiliate) held more than 10% of SPNT until February 27, 2025 when its ownership was fully exited .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGC Private Office (Hong Kong & Shanghai) | Founder and Director | Since Jan 2010 | Family office leadership; >40 China investments with 12 IPOs cited |
| CMIG International Pte. Ltd. | Chairman | Until Dec 2023 | Prior representative affiliation relevant to independence determination |
| Skandia Holding de Colombia S.A. (OM LAM UK Ltd subsidiary) | Chairman | Since Dec 2019 | Insurance/pension/asset mgmt oversight |
| Skandia Controladora S.A. de C.V. (Mexico) | Chairman | Dec 2019–Jun 2023 | Insurance/pension/asset mgmt oversight |
| Chongqing Zongjin Investment Co., Ltd. | Chairman | 2015–2019 | Financial arm of Zongshen Industrial Group |
| IDI, Inc. (NYSE: IDI) | Chief Executive Officer | 2012 | Executive leadership |
| SIG China (Susquehanna International Group) | Partner, founding team | Since 2005 | Private equity/VC; multiple pre-listing board roles |
| White & Case LLP | Attorney | 2003 | Founded Asian PE/VC practice (Hong Kong) |
| Perkins Coie LLP | Attorney | 1997 | Founded Asian PE/VC practice (Hong Kong) |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Type/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel Infinity Agriculture Fund | Board Director | Not disclosed | Private fund board |
| Harbour Air | Non-Executive Director | Not disclosed | Aviation company board |
| Home Inns (NASDAQ: HMIN) | Board (prior to U.S. listing) | Not disclosed | Lodging; involvement prior to U.S. listing |
| E-House (NYSE: EJ) | Board (prior to U.S. listing) | Not disclosed | Real estate services; involvement prior to U.S. listing |
| Bona Entertainment Group (NASDAQ: BONA) | Board (prior to U.S. listing) | Not disclosed | Media; involvement prior to U.S. listing |
Board Governance
- Classification and tenure: Class I director; term expires at the 2026 AGM .
- Independence: Not independent as of Feb 2025 review due to prior CMIG International affiliation; CM Bermuda exited all ownership by Feb 27, 2025 (IRA terminated), which may reduce future conflict risk but he remained non-independent in 2025 .
- Committee assignments: Investment Committee member; Risk & Capital Management Committee member; no chair roles .
- Attendance: 100% attendance at Board and committee meetings in 2024; Board held 5 formal meetings (Bermuda and Canada), with committee meeting cadence detailed below .
- Committee activity levels (FY2024):
- Investment Committee: 4 formal meetings; 2 unanimous written resolutions .
- Risk & Capital Management Committee: 4 formal meetings .
- Trading policy and alignment: Directors prohibited from hedging or pledging SPNT securities; share ownership guidelines require directors to own ≥3x annual retainer value within 5 years (policy reference notes independent directors’ compliance trajectory) .
Fixed Compensation
| Component | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Board retainer (cash) | $0 | Non-independent directors receive no Board compensation |
| Committee membership/chair fees | $0 | Non-independent directors receive no fees |
| Meeting fees | $0 | Non-independent directors receive no fees |
| Other cash compensation | $0 | None disclosed |
Performance Compensation
| Component | Grant Date | Amount/Shares | Vesting | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted Shares (RSAs/RSUs) | N/A for Mr. Tan | $0 / 0 shares | N/A | Independent directors received 2024 grants valued at $137,500 vesting May 31, 2025; Mr. Tan did not receive equity as a non-independent director |
| Options | N/A for Mr. Tan | $0 / 0 options | N/A | No option awards disclosed for Mr. Tan |
Performance metric design (context): Independent directors’ annual equity is time-based; executive PSUs are tied to 3-year compounded net book value per share growth; STI is driven 70% by Core Combined Ratio and 30% by strategic objectives; not applicable to Mr. Tan as a director .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Entity | Relationship to SPNT | Potential Conflict/Interlock Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CMIG International / CM Bermuda | Prior chair/representative tie | Independence not determined in 2025 due to recency; Company repurchased CM Bermuda’s shares/warrants and terminated IRA; CM Bermuda fully exited by Feb 27, 2025 |
| Skandia subsidiaries (Colombia, Mexico) | External chair roles | No SPNT-related transactions disclosed in proxy |
| Israel Infinity Agriculture Fund; Harbour Air | External boards | No SPNT-related transactions disclosed in proxy |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Legal and regulatory: LL.B Honors; admitted as advocate & solicitor in England & Wales, Hong Kong, and Singapore .
- Investment and capital allocation: Founding of TGC Private Office; >40 investments in China with 12 listings; SIG China founding team .
- Board skills matrix: SPNT rates Mr. Tan as contributing across board skill areas including financial literacy, investment, risk management, (re)insurance, international business, corporate governance, digital strategy/IT, ESG/climate risks, shareholder engagement (board matrix shows broad coverage) .
Equity Ownership
| Holder | Shares Beneficially Owned | % of Class | Unvested Restricted Shares | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter W. H. Tan | 18,596 | 0.02% | 0 | Ownership from Security Ownership table; no unvested director equity for Mr. Tan; hedging/pledging prohibited by policy |
Insider Trades
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Section 16 compliance (FY2024) | Company believes all directors/officers met filing requirements in 2024 |
| Recent Form 4 transactions | Not disclosed in DEF 14A; beneficial ownership snapshot provided above |
Governance Assessment
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Strengths
- Full attendance and active committee engagement (Investment; Risk & Capital Management), supporting oversight of capital allocation and enterprise risk, including cybersecurity governance through the Risk & Capital Management Committee .
- Broad skills coverage and significant investment/board experience across geographies and sectors; legal qualifications enhance governance rigor .
- Company-wide governance practices (no hedging/pledging; director ownership guidelines; regular executive sessions) strengthen alignment and oversight environment .
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Risks and potential red flags
- Independence: Not independent as of Feb 2025 due to recency of CMIG affiliation; while CM Bermuda fully exited ownership and the IRA was terminated in Feb 2025, independence designation remained impacted in the 2025 review, representing a historical conflict signal tied to a large prior shareholder .
- Related-party exposure: The Company engaged in significant transactions with CM Bermuda in 2024–2025 (settlement/share repurchase and warrant/common share buybacks), which the Audit Committee oversees under the Related Person Transaction Policy; these transactions have now unwound CM Bermuda’s ownership and rights .
- Director compensation alignment: As a non-independent director, Mr. Tan receives no director cash/equity compensation; alignment is primarily through beneficial ownership (18,596 shares), which is modest relative to the overall float .
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Implications
- Post-CM Bermuda exit reduces structural conflict risk going forward; continued monitoring of independence status in future proxy cycles is warranted .
- Mr. Tan’s presence on Investment and Risk committees is additive for oversight, but investors may prefer evolution toward full independence for committee members over time (noting SPNT’s independent-only composition on Audit, Compensation, and Governance & Nominating committees) .
Committee Responsibilities Context
| Committee | Key Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Investment | Establish investment policies/guidelines; oversee portfolio management and performance |
| Risk & Capital Management | Oversee risk appetite/ERM, cybersecurity, and capital markets strategies |
Director Compensation Policy Context
| Component | Independent Directors | Non-Independent Directors |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Cash Retainer | $137,500; plus role-specific chair fees | No compensation for Board service |
| Annual Restricted Shares | $137,500 grant value; typically vests at next AGM (May 31, 2025 for 2024 grants) | Not eligible |
Board/Committee Meeting Cadence (FY2024)
| Body | Formal Meetings | Informational Sessions | Actions by Written Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board | 5 | 12 | 7 |
| Audit | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Compensation | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Governance & Nominating | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Investment | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Risk & Capital Management | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Note: SPNT holds Board/committee meetings outside the U.S. due to Bye-law constraints; 2024 meetings were held in Bermuda and Canada (virtual informational sessions supplemented governance) .