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About Rare Earth Shanghai

ABOUT RARE EARTH SHANGHAI

Shanghai Rare Earth Insurance Brokerage Co., Ltd. (Rare Earth Shanghai) originates from the long-established Shanghai Cheng Ji Insurance Brokerage Co., which has been committed to providing outstanding brokerage services since its inception in 2006. In April 2024, with the successful acquisition by Shanghai Ruiyi Linghang Corporation Management Co., Ltd., we embarked on a new journey.

In July of the same year, a new team composed of seasoned insurance and reinsurance professionals officially joined us, bringing vibrant energy and limitless creativity. Their extensive industry experience and deep expertise have not only significantly enhanced our business capabilities but also introduced fresh perspectives and strategic thinking.

The arrival of this new team has clarified Rare Earth Shanghai's development direction and market positioning. We will continue to uphold our core principle of "customer first," striving for continuous innovation and optimization to provide our clients with more professional and comprehensive brokerage services. We sincerely invite you to join us in creating an even brighter future together.

01 Core Products
Marine Insurance and Energy Insurance
High-end Liability Insurance
Cybersecurity Insurance
Specialty Insurance
Accident and Health Insurance
02 Customized Solutions
Elites in the marine and legal fields, deeply engaged in niche markets with a broad international perspective, adept at sensing market changes; Leveraging adaptable professional skills to create customized solutions that drive the industry forward; Innovation in products and services.
03 Reinsurance Placement
Domestic and international reinsurance underwriting capacity;
Product portfolio construction;
Risk management and data analysis
04 Overseas Resources
Global fronting and issuance network
Abundant resources in overseas markets
Global partnerships
Product services and innovation
05 Claims Service
Independent online claims system
Transparent process
Quick response
Efficient settlement
Integrated service platform

Professional experience and core advantages

Professional experience and core advantages

Our Management Team

Our management team consists of industry elites with over 20 years of collaborative experience. They possess deep industry knowledge and have accumulated rich practical experience. This expertise enables us to maintain sharp insights and sound decision-making capabilities in the complex and ever-changing insurance market.

Our Business Model

We are not a traditional insurance brokerage; rather, we are a comprehensive insurance service platform that integrates underwriting, claims, reinsurance, recovery, insurtech innovation, financial and operational management, business system development, and professional consulting services. We are dedicated to providing clients with one-stop, full-chain, and customized insurance solutions to meet their diverse risk management needs.

Our Global Partnership Network

We have established a broad and deep global partnership network that spans multiple fields, including insurance, finance, and technology. Through close collaborative relationships, we can integrate global resources to provide clients with the highest quality and most convenient insurance service experience. No matter where clients are in the world, they can enjoy our professional, efficient, and personalized services.

Operation Team

Operation team

Wei WANG
Chairman
Mark GU
CEO
A-Long ZHOU
Director - Broking
Jason JIANG
Deputy Director - Broking
Kirk WU
Deputy Director - Broking
Wendy YANG
Reinsurance Broker
Nicole TANG
Claims Manager
Wei WANG
Chairman

With over 20 years of insurance experience in the Asia-Pacific region, he became the Executive Director and Legal Representative of Rare Earth Shanghai, following its acquisition by Shanghai Ruiyi Linghang Consulting Co., Ltd. in April 2024. He is responsible for leading the company’s international development. Prior to this role, he worked in Singapore and Hong Kong, gaining extensive experience in the marine insurance sector. As a recognized expert in the industry, he has also served as a guest lecturer at Nankai University, teaching courses related to insurance.

Mark GU
CEO

With over 20 years of experience in marine insurance, he initially worked at Tokio Marine China, where he was responsible for underwriting. He later joined AIG and, in 2010, became the head of marine insurance for the China region at RSA Insurance Group. After 16 years in underwriting marine insurance, he transitioned to broking service in 2013, focusing on providing reinsurance solutions for marine insurance to cedants in mainland China and exploring opportunities for overseas business development. He currently serves as the CEO of Rare Earth Shanghai, overseeing all company affairs.

A-Long ZHOU
Director - Broking

With over 12 years of experience in insurance broking, he focuses on areas such as import and export cargo insurance, logistics liability insurance, employer's liability insurance, and engineering property insurance. He excels at developing successful risk protection solutions and promoting domestic and international insurance technology exchanges. He has led domestic insurance companies on multiple trips to Hong Kong, UK, and US for collaborative exchanges. In 2021, he established an innovative domestic logistics cargo insurance trading model that utilizes big data technology to enhance risk management efficiency, injecting new momentum into the domestic insurance market. Additionally, he has successfully facilitated the expansion of Chinese insurance companies into overseas markets, participating in emerging international insurance business models.

Jason JIANG
Deputy Director - Broking

Graduated from Liaoning University with a degree in International Trade and joined our company in 2018, he focuses on risk management in marine shipping and domestic logistics, providing risk consulting and underwriting solution customization for direct insurance clients and cedants. In the reinsurance field, he has extensive operational experience, is familiar with domestic reinsurance regulatory rules, and excels at providing underwriting advice and reinsurance solutions for marine insurance and other specialty risk businesses. His direct insurance services primarily cater to members of the WCA World Cargo Alliance, offering insurance solutions for various types of coverage, including hazardous goods transportation, employer's liability, and personal accident insurance.

Kirk WU
Deputy Director - Broking

He joined the company in 2021 and currently serves as the Deputy Director of Broking Business, primarily responsible for developing and maintaining large domestic clients and overseas business in the non-marine insurance sector. Mr. Wu has over 11 years of experience in direct insurance and reinsurance, providing broking consulting services to several large multinational and local enterprises, and has rich practical experience in reinsurance broking. Before joining the company, he worked as an account manager at well-known international brokers. He is currently focused on designing and arranging relevant insurance protections for the legal industry, including professional liability insurance, accident and health insurance, litigation property preservation liability insurance, and continuing execution liability insurance, among others.


Wendy YANG
Reinsurance Broker

She graduated from the University of Liverpool in the UK with a degree in finance and previously worked at China Continent Property Insurance, focusing on expanding non-auto channels and client development, providing clients with comprehensive insurance solutions. She joined the company to work in insurance and reinsurance broking service, dedicated to the domestic and international market distribution of non-marine reinsurance. She maintains close collaborative relationships with domestic and international reinsurers and managing general agents (MGAs), continually enhancing her professional skills and market influence.

Nicole TANG
Claims Manager

With 10 years of professional experience in marine insurance, Nicole has worked at direct insurance and reinsurance broking firms, handling claims and reinsurance allocations related to marine insurance, primarily focusing on international cargo insurance and international freight forwarder's liability insurance. She provides clear and efficient claims guidance to domestic and international clients, advocates for their interests in negotiations with insurers, and seeks optimal claims solutions. She graduated from Shanghai Maritime University with a degree in maritime law and holds a legal professional qualification and the CII Diploma in Insurance from the Chartered Insurance Institute in the UK.

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