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Markel expands APAC W&I with two underwriter hires

One appointment covers Singapore, Hong Kong, and other regional deal markets, whilst the other is based in Mumbai.
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QBE Re names Soichiro Tanaka Southeast Asia head

The executive joins from Aspen and will report to Cindy Foo in Singapore.

FWD reshuffles leadership as CFO successor named

The outgoing finance chief will relocate back to the US after the transition.

AmMetLife Insurance unveils new CEO

He previously served as chairman of the Malaysian Takaful Association.

MS&AD taps MSIG Asia CEO for global strategy role

Philippi will become executive officer and chief strategy officer for int’l operations from 1 April.

Coface hires 10-year sales veteran Priscilla Ng in Singapore

She previously led APAC Trade Credit sales at AIG before joining the firm.

Liberty appoints Cynthia Sze as Hong Kong CEO

She will oversee a unified business combining personal, commercial and specialty lines.

Zurich Cover-More CEO exits after acquisition

The executive led AIG Travel before the business moved under new ownership in December 2024.

WTW names Han Wei Fong Singapore country leader

He joined the firm in September 2025 and brings over 15 years in health benefits work.

HDI Global Singapore names Haris Michaels as Eastern energy head

The appointment takes effect 1 March from the insurer Singapore branch.

FWD Hong Kong appoints Queenie Lam CMO for two markets

She brings more than 20 years in financial services spanning banking, telecom and advertising.

Zurich Cover-More taps Ford to drive Asia travel expansion

Ford keeps his Zurich APAC partnerships post while taking Asia travel leadership.

Manulife and Mahindra name Agarwal CEO for India life JV

He exits Mahindra Insurance Brokers on 30 April.

Miller appoints Sailesh Divakaram as head of Treaty Asia

The Singapore-based executive reports to Richard Broad who leads treaty for APAC.

Markel adds two underwriters to the China Professional and Financial Risks team

The recruits previously held senior financial lines roles at Starr AIG and Ping An.