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- November 2 2023
FM Global names Ziad Tadmoury as executive VP to oversee APAC
The current manager of the mid-market division will oversee APAC, EMEA, Canada and specialty from January.
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- October 27 2023
Sompo International hires from Axa XL for APAC head of crisis management, commercial P&C
Pei Ru Chiew was previously in Axa XL’s Singapore team as a senior underwriter of war, terrorism and political violence.
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- October 25 2023
Philippe Bouchet returns to Axa XL as head of art expertise, APAC & Europe
After leaving the carrier in 2021, Paris-based Bouchet rejoins to support the implementation of fine art and private clients strategy in Europe, Asia and Australia, in close partnership with regional and local underwriting and distribution teams.
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- October 24 2023
BHSI promotes Sami Jaghbir to Queensland underwriting manager
Brisbane-based Jaghbir will develop the carrier's regional market presence across all business lines, reporting to Mark Lingafelter, president of Australasia.
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- October 23 2023
HDI Global appoints Cristiano Pizzocheri as head of market management
Pizzocheri was most recently chief strategy and digital officer for Ergo Insurance Singapore.
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- October 23 2023
Gallagher India hires Anirudh Singh specialty and facultative head
He was most recently chief underwriting officer for Markel Services India, a Lloyd's Syndicate in India.
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- October 19 2023
AIG appoints Logan Perry as casualty manager, specialty in New Zealand
Auckland-based Perry was most recently casualty underwriting manager for Chubb and will report to Stephen Ward, head of casualty, Asia Pacific at AIG.
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- October 18 2023
Generali and UNDP partner to help bridge SME protection gap in Asia
A new framework will be hosted on an online platform offering advice on how businesses can protect their activity in the face of climate challenges.
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- October 17 2023
Swiss Re CorSo in China exploring mid-market opportunities
Specialist offerings like international program, parametrics, digitalisation and distribution partnerships key to its plans, according to Greater China CEO Jeffrey Pan.
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- October 10 2023
Strata Community ropes in Shaun Feely as chief executive officer
The Sydney-based industry veteran was CEO of Latitude Insurance prior to this appointment.
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- October 9 2023
Axa XL strengthens Singapore team with crisis management and special risks underwriter
Grace Yeap joins from Chubb and will be in charge of crisis management, risk appetite and broker relationships across political violence and terrorism business lines.
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- October 9 2023
Envest acquires majority stake in Brisbane MGA Insuret
Founder Jason McDonnell will continue to remain a co-owner and managing director of the fleet business specialist.
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- September 29 2023
McLarens hires Eugene Goh from Sedgwick as technical director in Singapore
Goh's appointment is part of the adjuster's expansion of the specialist leadership team.
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- September 20 2023
CIB’s chairman Alex Yip eyes GBA opportunities for Hong Kong’s specialty market
Since transitioning away from being a self-regulatory body, the Confederation of Insurance Brokers is focusing on redeveloping the city as a ‘key hub’ for the Asian (re)insurance sector.
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- September 19 2023
Aon names Cathryn Neo as Asia associate director, transaction solutions
Singapore-based Neo, a former legal practice partner, takes charge of the broker's litigation and contingent risks business in the region.
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- September 14 2023
Markel to expand in Australia with three new offices
The specialty insurer will be headquartered in Melbourne and headed by Axa XL's Rory Morison, who will start on September 27.
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- September 12 2023
+8 Partners ropes in Phillip Emmanuel as head of logistics
Emmanuel was most recently Asia Pacific regional director and logistics insurer TT Club Mutual Insurance.
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- September 8 2023
Tysers Singapore ropes in Babita Rai as reinsurance MD
In her new role, Rai will lead the AUB Group-owned Lloyd's wholesale broker's reinsurance operations in the Lion City.
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- September 8 2023
Marsh HK’s Duncan Stockley heads risk management client services as Nick Cousins continues as chief client officer
Stockley's new position is concurrent with his head of placement and specialties’ roles, while Cousins will concentrate on clients.
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- September 5 2023
BHSI makes Edwin Sim executive & professional lines head in Singapore
Sim will report to Scotland Walsh-Riddle, BHSI's Hong Kong-based regional head of executive & professional lines.
