Markel Group has appointed Mr Simon Wilson as CEO of Markel Insurance, which consists of Markel Specialty, Markel International and Markel Global Reinsurance. He is currently president of Markel International.
Prudential Hong Kong has appointed Mr Abhishek Kumar as CRO and Ms Grace Lee as general counsel. They will also be members of the Hong Kong Executive Committee.
AXA XL Insurance has appointed Ms Sylvie Gleises as regional CEO, Asia, effective 24 March 2025. In her new role, she will oversee AXA XL's strategic direction and operations across the region, reinforcing the company's commitment to one of the world's most dynamic commercial insurance markets.
QBE Asia has appointed Mr Ronak Shah as CEO of wholesale markets Asia.
Labuan Re has appointed Cik Melissa Karim as acting head of underwriting and Encik Zaid Aziz as CEO and principal officer.
Swiss Re has appointed Ms Kera McDonald as group CUO and member of the Group Executive Committee, subject to regulatory approval and Ms Katie McGrath as CUO. Both appointments are effective 1 June 2025.
Igloo has appointed Mr Sasitharan Krishnan as CDO.
In forming two business segments, Sompo property and casualty (P&C) and Sompo Wellbeing, the company has announced the appointments of the below to oversee each business segment. All appointments will be effective 1 April 2025:
Steadfast Group has appointed Mr David Gillespie as CTO, effective May 2025. In his new role, he will spearhead a technology strategy for the Group, which includes enhancing Steadfast's enterprise IT, advancing market-leading Insurtech products and driving the company's digital transformation.
Hannover Re has appointed Mr James Ng as CEO of its Malaysian branch, according to the company's LinkedIn post.