Gallagher, the global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting firm, has increased its investment in ACE Gallagher Holding, one of the largest and most established insurance broking firms in the Middle East & Africa (MEA). The firm is majority owned by MIG Holding and this agreement will see Gallagher increase its share from 30% to 49%.
Allianz Partners has announced senior appointments across its health line of business.
Lockton Sime Malaysia has appointed Mr Siva Thangavelu as COO. He brings more than 20 years of financial services experience across banking and insurance to the role.
Aon has announced the appointment of Mr Christian Hoffman as Global CEO of Commercial Risk, effective 1 June 2026.
Gallagher Re has appointed Mr Carlos Grijalva as Executive Director, Head of Cyber for APAC.
Asia is emerging as one of the most important growth regions for cyber insurance globally, according to joint research published by cyber risk analytics leader CyberCube and United Insurance Brokers (UIB), the international insurance and reinsurance Lloyd's broker.
Price Forbes has announced the appointments of Mr Alvin Dye, Mr Kagiso Sephiphi and Mr Paul Jacobs to its newly formed construction team in South Africa. The appointments form part of a joint venture with Price Forbes' London construction team.
Aon has appointed Mr Masahito "Max" Hirai as CEO of Japan, effective 30 June 2026 and subject to completion of regulatory formalities, where required.
Chedid Insurance Brokers Network, a fully integrated brokerage network and part of Chedid Capital Group, has announced the appointment of Mr Jad Kanbar as Regional CEO.
Santam Insurance has appointed experienced insurance executive Mr Hemant Gulati as Country Head and, subject to regulatory approval, Principal Officer, of its India based operation at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City).