Swiss Re has announced the appointment of Sunayana Mahansaria as head client markets life & health India, effective 1 February 2021. The appointment further reinforces Swiss Re's focus on and commitment to building stronger societal resilience through our unique solution offerings in India.
Munich Re has announced two senior appointments in its life and health business in the region. Aravind Srinivas will lead the group's Southeast Asia business and Tobias Frenz takes on responsibility fora newly formed business capability called Digital Solutions.
Delta Insurance Group, with its Asia headquarters in Singapore, and based in New Zealand has expanded its management team, appointing current advisory board member Kent Chaplin as COO to support its global growth plans.
Aon has announced the hire of Marcus Foley to the Bermuda operations of reinsurance solutions, subject to Bermuda immigration approval.
Munich Re has appointed Scott Hawkins as managing director, Australasia. He will be responsible for overseeing the leadership and strategic steering of Munich Re's businesses in Australia and New Zealand, as well as being principal officer of Munich Holdings Australasia. This appointment is effective from 1 April 2021.
After 19 years at Sydney-based MB Group, including the last decade as managing director, Mike Mathews will retire on 2 April 2021.
Sun Life Financial has announced the appointment of Karim Gilani, to the role of president, international hubs, which is Sun Life's businesses in Hong Kong, Bermuda and Singapore, offering world-class life, health and wealth solutions.
Sedgwick has announced the appointment of Linda Sim as head of its forensic advisory services division in Asia.
Guy Carpenter has announced the launch of its capital advisory group in Asia Pacific, with the appointments of Michael Owen and Hussain Ahmad to lead this new operation.
Charles Taylor Adjusting has appointed Dan Yeo as managing director for its P&C team in Singapore, highlighting the company's commitment to strengthen its services and product offerings in Singapore and in Asia Pacific region
The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) has re-elected Loh Guat Lan, CEO of Hong Leong Assurance as LIAM president at its 47th Annual General Meeting held on 31 March 2021. She is supported by Raymond Lew, CEO & president of Sun Life Malaysia Assurance who has been appointed as the new vice president for the term 2021/2022.
AIA PUBLIC Takaful has announced the appointment of Mahani binti Amat as its board chairperson with effect from 6 April 2021. She succeeds Dato' Thomas Mun Lung Lee, who retires after successfully completing his tenure of directorship with the company.
Aviva Singlife the holding company established following the merger of Aviva Ltd and Singapore Life has appointed Kim Rosenkilde as group chief investment officer with effect from 8 April 2021. An industry veteran with over 30 years in financial markets, Mr Rosenkilde's appointment comes as Aviva Singlife Holdings strengthens its new leadership team and brings the best of its investment capabilities from Aviva Singapore and Singlife together under one brand.
Global broking business Brokerslink has announced the appointment of Au Quang Hien to the role of regional manager for Asia Pacific.
Guy Carpenter has announced the appointment of Anthony Cordonnier as managing director and global co-head of cyber, effective the second half of 2021, and the promotion of Erica Davis to global co-head of cyber, effective immediately.
Willis Towers Watson has announced the appointment of Jennifer Tiang as regional cyber leader in Asia. In this new role, she will lead the company's cyber insurance business in Asia, together with a team of 10 other cyber champions across the region. She will drive business growth and implement new and innovative cyber ideas and solutions to help organisations mitigate rapidly evolving cyber risks.
HSBC Life, HSBC Group's insurance business, has appointed Ying Teoh as global head of customer proposition, HSBC Life and Insurance Partnerships, based in Hong Kong.
Aon has announced that Ben Love will join the UK leadership team of Aon's Reinsurance Solutions. Based in London, he will focus primarily on client growth strategy in addition to other specific client responsibilities. He will report to Reinsurance Solutions' UK CEO, Nick Frankland.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has announced that it has appointed Daniel Thieviasingham as senior underwriter, transactional liability, Asia Middle East.
Ed, the global reinsurance, wholesale and specialty broker, has announced the appointment of Christina Ong as chairman of Ed Asia. Based in Singapore, Ms Ong assumes her role with immediate effect.
Howden Specialty has announced the appointment of Surya Wijaya to its growing natural resources division in Asia Pacific. This appointment adds further strength to Howden Specialty's capabilities across the power and energy sectors both regionally and globally. Mr Wijaya joins as a divisional director and will be based in Singapore, reporting to head of natural resources, Asia Pacific Matt Savitt.
Following the combination of Singlife and Aviva in November 2020, the new entity, Aviva Singlife, has announced the appointment of Pearlyn Phau as executive director and group CEO.
Sedgwick has announced the appointment of Kimberley Daley as head of its professional services division in Australia.
Chubb has announced that it has appointed Glen Browne as division president, consumer lines, Asia Pacific with effect from 1 July 2021, in addition to his role as deputy regional president for Asia Pacific.
Ballantyne Brokers has announced the appointment of Robert Ralf as divisional director, Financial Lines, reporting to co-founder and director of broking Richard Spragg.
Howden Specialty has announced the appointment of Severin Hegelbach as divisional director. In this newly created role, he will lead a renewable energy advisory service, focused on providing in-depth risk advice for clients, sponsors, lenders, investors, retail and other partners.
PartnerRe has announced that Garry Xue has joined the company as head of Australia/ New Zealand.
Guy Carpenter has announced the appointment of David Arthur as head actuary of its UK non-specialty business which encompasses global casualty, accident & health, UK property and UK motor, effective October 2021.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has announced that it has launched a full line of marine insurance products in France and appointed Muriel Birre Julvécourt as head of marine. The new marine offerings include inland marine, ocean cargo, stock & transit, project cargo, freight forwarders liability, ports & terminals, and subsea insurance.
At a time when managing risk is at the forefront of every leader's strategic decision making, the leading professional body for risk management, the Institute of Risk Management (IRM), has appointed a new independent non-executive chair.
Sedgwick has announced several appointments to expand its services and professional expertise in Australia.
Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance has announced the appointment of Mr Hideki Nagashima as director, president and group CEO. He succeeds Mr Akio Negishi who assumes the post of chairman of the board. Mr Nagashima assumes the presidency on 2nd July 2021 when the Annual Board of Policyholder Representatives Meeting is held.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has appointed Christine Bell to the role of country head Australia & New Zealand, effective 3 August 2021. Based in Sydney, she succeeds Melanie Slack who has taken up the position of Corporate Solutions head of UK, Ireland, SA & EMEA wholesale.
Allianz Partners Australia has announced the appointment of Aimee McGuinness as chief sales officer.
Howden has announced the appointment of Matt Bacon as Howden Australia CEO, one of the newest entrants to the Australian broker market. He joins alongside Stuart McKellar, appointed head of commercial & affinity, and Nick Chubb, who has been appointed head of financial lines.
Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC) has welcomed the Government's appointment of Elaine Collins as a member for a further three-year term and the new appointment of Jan van der Schalk as a member.
Aon has announced that Frederick Streeton has been named leader of complex client strategy of Aon's Reinsurance Solutions.
FWD has announced the appointment of Min-Jie Ye as head of their general insurance business in Hong Kong.
Chubb has announced the appointment of Mari Rachelle Canta as the new country president for the Philippines with effect from 1 July. She replaces Peter van Ratingen who has been appointed to the role of head of consumer lines for Australia and New Zealand.
Guy Carpenter has announced the appointments of James Johns as managing director, effective August 12, 2021, and Joshua O'Donoghue as senior VP, effective November 8, 2021, within its non-marine specialty division.
EAIC has announced the nomination of a new president, new executive board members and a chief delegate.
AXA XL Insurance has announced the promotion of Catherine Carlyon to country manager, Australia effective August 1, 2021, and the appointment of Gilles Fromageot as regional manager, Asia effective September 1, 2021.
Sompo International Holdings has announced that its commercial P&C segment has expanded its global product capabilities with the formation of Sompo Global Risk Solutions (GRS) Asia-Pacific, a new team based in Singapore to serve select industries in the Asian markets through appointed brokers.
FM Global has announced that executive VP Malcolm C Roberts has been appointed president and elected to the company's board of directors, effective August 1. He will succeed Thomas A. Lawson as CEO, effective January 1, 2022.
Guy Carpenter has announced the appointments of Matt Petka as managing director and Riley Underwood as senior VP within its GC Access business unit, with immediate effect.
Swiss Re has welcomed Barbara Scalzi to the role of head magnum Asia. Based in Singapore, Ms Scalzi is responsible for defining the magnum strategy across the region.
Lloyd's has announced that Eleanor Bucks will be joining the corporation in the newly created role of chief investment officer, which will build and lead Lloyd's new investment platform for the market.
Zurich Malaysia has announced the appointment of Junior Cho as the new country head for Malaysia, effective immediately. Succeeding Stephen Clark who recently retired, Mr Cho will report to Zurich's Asia Pacific CEO Tulsi Naidu.
Commercial property insurer FM Global has named Tan Hian Hong to the role of vice president, division underwriting manager, Asia operations, based in Singapore, while Hamish Ravindran moves up to take on the role of vice president, client service manager, Asia operations. Both roles will be based in Singapore and will report to senior vice president, Asia Pacific division manager Alex Tadmoury.
AXA XL Insurance has announced the appointment of Sylvie Gleises as country manager, Singapore effective September 1st, 2021, subject to regulatory approval.
Marsh has announced the appointment of Luke Ware as chief client officer of South Asia, reporting to CEO South Asia James Addington-Smith. He is expected to join in the fourth quarter of 2021 and will be based in Singapore.
Swiss Re has announced that Anna Lee will take on the role of head of client markets, Hong Kong & Taiwan, effective 1 September 2021, succeeding Xinmei Zheng.
FM Global has moved some of its leaders into newly created roles, making changes to its executive management team.
Allianz Partners Australia has announced the appointment of Christopher McHugh as CEO, effective 2 August 2021.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has announced that it has named Caroline Alder-Smurthwaite as head of general casualty, UK.
American International Group (AIG) has announced that president and CEO Mr Peter Zaffino, will assume the additional role of chairman of the board of directors, effective January 1, 2022.
HSBC has announced that Ms Ho Lee Yen will be appointed as the CEO of its insurance operations in Singapore. The appointment is subject to regulatory approvals.
AIA Singapore has announced the appointment of Mr Chin Chung Wen as its new chief distribution officer, with effect from 1 October 2021. Mr Chin will report to AIA Singapore CEO Ms Wong Sze Keed.
FM Global, has moved two of its senior leaders into new roles.
International General Insurance (IGI) has announced the appointment of Ms Manpreet Kaur Gill to the role of Asia Pacific Financial and Professional Lines Underwriter of IGI Labuan. She will be based in the company's Kuala Lumpur office.
MSIG Singapore CEO and director Mr Craig Ellis will be retiring and returning to his home country Australia. He will formally step down on 1 January 2022, and will be succeeded by MSIG Asia executive vice president Mr Mack Eng.
Lioner International Group has announced the appointment of Andrew Chan as partner, effective immediately. Mr Chan is an industry veteran with more than 20 years of solid wealth planning experience from his various positions in private banks, insurance brokers and accounting enterprises.
Aon has announced that the facultative reinsurance broking team within Aon's Singapore Broking Centre and Reinsurance Solutions' APAC facultative team have combined to create a united facultative reinsurance broking team to serve Aon's clients in the Asia Pacific region. The newly combined team is part of Aon's Reinsurance Solutions.
MS Amlin has announced the appointment of Mr Robert Wiest as CEO. He will take up the role on 3 January 2022 and will be based in Zurich, Switzerland.
Manulife has announced the appointment of Mr Pankaj Banerjee as its new chief distribution officer, Asia. His appointment is effective 24 September 2021.
Munich Re has appointed Ms Michaela Hannemann as regional head of casualty treaty underwriting - Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia. Based in Singapore, she brings almost 20 years of experience in reinsurance underwriting.
Beazley has announced the appointment Mr Bob Quane as its new CUO. Mr Quane, an industry veteran with over 30 years of underwriting leadership experience, moves from AXIS Capital where he was CUO of the insurance segment. Based in New York, he will start his role on 11 October 2021.