Gallagher has appointed Mr Ajit Horra as CEO and principal officer of India, subject to regulatory approval. In his new role, he will lead the team headquartered in Mumbai, with regional offices in Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Delhi, Gurugram, Guwahati and Kolkata.
Miller has announced new appointments to its further expansion into Asia with the launch of Miller Korea. They are Mr David Kim as head of Korea, Mr Andrew Kim, Mr Tae Hoon Kim and Ms Youngkum Yoon as head of finance and operations.
Lockton has appointed Ms Christina Ong as executive director. She brings 40 years of industry experience.
Beazley has appointed Mr Alessandro Lezzi as group head of cyber risks. He will report to Mr Paul Bantick, group CUO.
Miller has appointed Ms Elizabeth McGonagle as head of power, APAC, effective January 2025.
Bahrain-based Arab War Risks Insurance Syndicate (AWRIS) has a track record of strong operating performance, demonstrated by a five-year (2019-2023) weighted average combined ratio of 65.7% and a five-year return-on-equity ratio (ROE) of 6.0%, says AM Best.
Rokstone, an international speciality (re)Insurance MGA and part of the global (re)insurance group Aventum, has received a regulatory licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).
Tysers has appointed Ms Babita Rai as CEO, Singapore and Mr William Furness-Smith as head of marine, APAC.
Rare Earth Insurance Partners Shanghai (Rare Earth Shanghai) has been launched in mainland China as an independent wholesale insurance broker.
Australia's biggest general insurer QBE has announced a strategic partnership with Taipei-headquartered Eos Rhea Metis (ERM) to enhance its risk engineering services for corporate clients in Taiwan and across Asia.