About Collin
Collin Yap began his career in the insurance industry as a professional liability underwriter in Australia. He is a dynamic executive with over 20 years of leadership experience across Asia Pacific. Known for his strategic vision and people-first approach, Collin joined Specialist Risk Group as CEO of Asia Pacific where he leads the firm’s regional growth and integration journey with energy and purpose.
Career to date
Throughout his 28-year career in the insurance industry, Collin has held several high-impact roles. As CEO of Marsh McLennan Singapore, he drove innovation and positioned Marsh, Mercer and Private Client Services as the market leader. Prior to that, he led Jardine Lloyd Thompson Singapore as CEO and Jardine Lloyd Thompson Indonesia as President Commissioner, delivering tailored insurance solutions across diverse client segments. Earlier, he served as Executive Director at HSBC Insurance Brokers, contributing to strategic development and client engagement.
Collin brings not only deep industry expertise but also a collaborative leadership style that inspires teams and builds lasting partnerships.
Life outside of work
Collin has been married to Lynne for 27 years. Together, they’re proud parents of Dominique, a practicing lawyer, Zachary, a law undergraduate, and Lisabeth, an aspiring medical doctor, aged 26, 23 and 20 respectively. He approaches relationships, finances, work and decision-making with a guiding principle of finding the divine in all things.
Outside of work, Collin finds joy in the company of his three poodles – Fergie, Ellie and Ollie, his beloved fur kids who keep him sane and grounded. He enjoys hiking and soaking in nature, as well as spending quality time with his family. He is also an active volunteer with the Jesuit Refugee Service, an international organisation whose mission is to accompany, serve and advocate on behalf of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons, so that they may heal, learn and determine their own future.
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