Industry Segments: Brokers Page 14 / 49
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- December 8 2023
Howden names Wallace McLean’s Nigel Wallace as New Zealand CEO as brokers complete merger
The broker's current CEO René Hattingh will become head of technical delivery, initially concentrating on servicing clients in the scheme and affinity space and reporting directly to Wallace.
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- December 7 2023
Global brokers making headways in Japan’s tough insurance market
As the industry battles governance issues and scandals, the agent-dominated market is seeing a shift towards professional intermediaries with specialist skills and independent advice.
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- December 5 2023
Azure Risk hires Mai Nguyen as senior manager, marine broker
Hong Kong-based Nguyen will report to Anmol Sawlani, chief executive, and support renewals and new business development.
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- December 5 2023
WTW takes Aon’s Ellen Fung to lead large accounts for Hong Kong and Macau
In her new role, Hong Kong-based Fung will work closely with the broker's regional team on large accounts market strategy and client development.
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- December 1 2023
Gallagher launches Taiwan brokerage with Brian Wang in charge
The 15-member Taipei-based team will offer property & casualty, marine, construction, cyber, trade credit, financial lines, energy and employee benefits services.
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- December 1 2023
Honan’s Fluitsma joins Marsh as brokers complete merger
Andrew Fluitsma will take charge as Marsh’s Pacific head of corporate and commercial.
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- November 30 2023
Aon grows Japan transaction solutions team with Shunsuke Takechi
Takechi joins as an associate director and will be attached to the Singapore-based Aon business led by Xianwei Lee.
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- November 27 2023
Latitude Brokers makes two senior hires to expand P&I team, creates superyacht division
The shipping specialist has appointed James Gargrave in Singapore as P&I director and Hong Kong-based Kevin Overton will head the new superyacht team.
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- November 22 2023
IAG Australia hires Liberty’s Ashley Leszczuk as lead liability underwriter
Sydney-based Leszczuk will start his new role on November 27.
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- November 17 2023
Oneglobal Broking appoints Joey Lim as Singapore P&C head
Lim, who starts on November 17, joins from Marsh and will lead the broker's corporate team in the Lion City.
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- November 16 2023
Steadfast buys 70% stake in Australian MGA Sure
The acquisition will include a US$96.3m upfront cash payment and potential earn-out payments through FY 2025.
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- November 16 2023
Howden acquires Australian bloodstock specialist HQ Insurance
The Sydney-based broker offers equine industry solutions predominantly in bloodstock, covering foals, weanlings, yearlings, broodmares, racehorses and stallions.
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- November 16 2023
Envest secures ‘substantial investment’ from a 15% stake sale to Macquarie
The transaction values the Ardonagh-owned insurance investment and distribution group at more than US$646m.
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- November 16 2023
Lloyd’s, Marsh team up for US$50m Ukraine grain shipments cover program: report
The program could make it easier for shipowners to get cover to transport goods across Black Sea, which has been affted by Russia’s formal withdrawal from the UN-brokered grain corridor deal in July.
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- November 15 2023
Envest-backed Fitzpatrick & Co acquires Bricher Insurance
The Victoria-based family-owned insurance broker deals with commercial insurance, professional indemnity, property and industrial special risk products and is part of the Steadfast Broker Network.
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- November 14 2023
Gallagher Australia acquires Edgar Insurance Brokers
The Cobram, Victoria-based family business is the fifth acquisition by the global broker in Australia this year.
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- November 14 2023
Cosco Shipping Development sells Hong Kong insurance broking arm to group company for US$34m
Cosco Shipping International will take over the SAR-based Helen Insurance, which is principally engaged in vessel-related insurance brokerage services.
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- November 13 2023
Envest-backed Aviso buys Sydney SME specialist
The Trent Mockford-owned corporate authorised representative business has US$3.82m in gross written premium.
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- November 9 2023
Two foreign brokers get licences to set up China operations
In a first in 5 years, BMW and Ergo-FRESCO have been given regulatory approval to offer insurance and reinsurance broking.
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- November 8 2023
Marsh promotes John Donnelly from APAC to global head of placement
Sydney-based Donnelly will relocate to London and start at his new role on January 1, 2024.
