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).
Zurich Insurance has appointed Mr Wayne Leow as Head of Commercial Insurance, Malaysia. In his new role, he will lead the commercial insurance function, spearheading growth across multiple lines of business and distribution channels in Malaysia.
Howden has announced a leadership transition in its Hong Kong business, effective 1 July 2026.
Miller has appointed Ms Lyndsey Bauer as Strategic Delivery Lead, Cyber. In her new role, she will be responsible for developing a more cohesive, joined-up approach to addressing cyber as a risk factor and managing cyber exposure across insurance portfolios.
Gallagher Re has appointed Mr Russell Hails as Executive Director, Head of MGA Solutions, APAC.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has issued its first Disaster Relief Bond (DRB) offerings, also known as CAT bonds, in the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan.
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, continues to solidify its position as a global (re)insurance hub, with gross written premiums reaching $4.2bn in 2025, an increase of 20% year-on-year.
Lockton has announced the appointments of Mr Jaideep "Jay" Sharma as CEO of Lockton India, subject to regulatory approval, and Mr Nicholas "Nick" Lee as CEO Designate of Malaysia, of Lockton Sime.