VIG Re, GIC Re, Tysers, Aon: 8 APAC insurance people moves of the week
June 19 2026 by Roshan Nambiar
InsuranceAsia News wraps up the people moves from the insurance industry in Asia this week.
1. VIG Re hires chief representative for APAC
European reinsurer VIG Re has appointed Wilfrid Goh as the chief representative for APAC for its proposed representative office in Singapore, effective from July 1, subject to approval by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
Goh brings over 20 years of reinsurance experience across Asia, with a strong track record in treaty underwriting and client management.
Read the full story here.
2. India’s GIC Re appoints chairman, MD
Indian state-owned reinsurer GIC Re has appointed Hitesh Joshi as its chairman and managing director (CMD), effective from Wednesday.
Joshi who was previously interim CMD, will continue his tenure until September 30, 2028, or until further government orders, whichever is earlier.
Read the full story here.
3. Tysers names interim Singapore CEO
Tysers has appointed William Furness-Smith as interim CEO of its Singapore unit, with his permanent appointment subject to approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
He will replace former CEO Babita Rai, and will work with the Singapore team to support the broker’s growth strategy across APAC.
Read the full story here.
4. Aon gives broking lead new Asia growth leader role
Aon has shifted Harry Edwards to a new role of Asia growth leader for financial services, professions, cyber and intellectual property.
Singapore-based Edwards was formerly Asia broking leader for financial lines, cyber and intellectual property.
Read the full story here.
5. Swiss Re promotes HK, Taiwan L&H reinsurance head to MD, head of technical & operational excellence for APAC ex-China
Torben Swart has been promoted to managing director and appointed head of technical and operational excellence for APAC, excluding China at Swiss Re, effective from August 1.
In this newly created role, Hong Kong-based Swart will be responsible for driving underwriting excellence, strengthening operational capabilities, and supporting the continued growth and resilience.
6. AIG taps senior underwriter for Singapore commercial property team
AIG has tapped Dayung Dana Sun as a senior underwriter within its Singapore commercial property team.
Sun has joined from Singapore Reinsurance Corporation, where she had been a senior underwriter since November 2024.
Read the full story here.
7. Liberty Mutual hands COO additional global president, MD role 
Liberty Mutual Insurance has appointed Defne Turkes as president and managing director of Liberty International Insurance (LII), the international division of the insurer’s global risk solutions (GRS), effective July 1.
Singapore-based Turkes will lead strategic growth across commercial insurance internationally as well as retail markets in Asia and will report to Liberty GRS president Matthew Moore.
Read the full story here.
8. Crawford appoints duo as loss adjusters in Singapore
Crawford has appointed Eileen Chew and Alice Lee as loss adjusters in Singapore.
Chew joins from Sedgwick in Penang, where she had spent over five years, most recently as a manager since October 2024.
Meanwhile, Lee, who began her role in May, joins from Formteam Consultancy, where she had been a loss adjuster since February 2025.
For more InsuranceAsia News (IAN) people moves at brokers, insurers, reinsurers, insurtechs, specialty players, MGAs and loss adjusters across Asia Pacific’s fast-growing (re)insurance markets click here.
-
Liberty, Marsh, Lockton, Guy Carpenter, Markel: 15 APAC insurance people moves of the week
- June 12
Munich Re Specialty, Saudi Re, Coface, Chubb, Market Lane, Aviso Specialty, Gallagher, Howden and Singapore Reinsurers’ Association also made personnel changes over the last week.
-
Lockton, Marsh, Munich Re, QBE, Knightcorp: 24 APAC insurance people moves of the week
- June 5
Generali GC&C, Allianz Commercial, Aon, Howden, Toa Re, Markel, Mapfre Re, Aviso Specialty, Gallagher, Marsh, Willis, Coface, Allianz Trade, Specialist Risk Group, Miramar Group, Samsung Re, Coastal Marine, PSC Insurance Brokers, China's NFRA and New India Assurance also made personnel changes over the last week.
-
AIG, QBE, Willis, Niyam Group: 10 APAC insurance people moves of the week
- May 29
Howden, Tower, Starr, Lockton, Marsh Risk and Zurich also made personnel changes over the last week.
-
Aon, Zurich, Howden, Sompo: 11 APAC insurance people moves of the week
- May 22
Munich Re, Cowbell, Guy Carpenter, Seadrif, Rothbury Insurance Brokers, Victor Insurance and GT Insurance also made personnel changes over the last week.
-
Sedgwick | Investing in people is shaping the future of loss adjusting in Asia
Sedgwick Asia says it is ready to meet the evolving challenges of Asia’s dynamic insurance markets.
-
PartnerRe | Understanding ageing in APAC: why perception, planning and protection don’t always align
Ageing is shaping finances, family dynamics and insurance needs of the caregiving ecosystem, but current product propositions and underwriting frameworks are not keeping pace with protection needs, finds PartnerRe survey.
-
BHSI | D&O in Asia in 2026: navigating geopolitics, insolvencies, and digital crackdowns without breaking the bank
A soft market presents organisations with opportunities to strengthen resilience, although the abundance of capacity is unlikely to persist.
-
QBE | Elevating customer experience, humanising claims: QBE Asia’s ‘Solutions in a Box’
Vastly improving turnaround times and personalising service delivery, QBE Asia’s award-winning, end-to-end bundled claims solutions is a game-changer for the insurance industry.
