Aon has appointed Mr Shailendra Sapra as CEO of reinsurance solutions in India. He is also a member of the APAC region's reinsurance executive committee, effective 1 June, 2024. In his new role, he will identify and develop growth opportunities for (re)insurers and presented by India's rapidly developing insurance market. This will involve aiming to close the country's insurance protection gaps and supporting the development of new and existing lines, through delivering additional capacity, and innovation in solutions and services.
Members of the Netherlands-headquartered International Credit Insurance & Surety Association (ICISA) met recently in Porto, Portugal, to address the challenges and opportunities encountered by the sector in a dynamically changing global environment.
Canopius has appointed Ms Lee Soon Keen as CEO of APAC and MENA, effective before the end of 2Q2024 and subject to regulatory approval. In her new role, she will lead Canopius's APAC business unit across both Singapore and Australia. She will also lead the regional executive committee and has been charged with continuing to evolve Canopius's APAC operations.
HSBC has appointed Mr Ed Moncreiffe as CEO, global insurance. He succeeds Mr Greg Hinston.
Sompo has appointed Mr Kenneth Reilly as CEO, insurance, subject to regulatory and immigration approvals. In his new role, he will be responsible for all of Sompo's insurance business across APAC.
Swiss Re has appointed Mr Andreas Berger as group CEO, effective 1 July 2024. At the same time, he will step down from his role as CEO of corporate solutions.
LeGulf Insurance Group (GIG) has announced the promotions of Mr Ali Alhendal to CEO and board member and Mr Farid Saber to group COO.
Malakut has appointed Mr Sogo Yasuda as chief commercial officer of its newly established globally integrated Japanese insurance brokerage department. In his new role, he will be responsible for building up Malakut's global Japanese capabilities together with network partners across the globe.
KoverNow has appointed Mr John Trotter as chief sales officer and managing director. In his new role, he will be responsible for expanding KoverNow's customer base beyond Singapore and launching its digital insurance app in Hong Kong.
Saudi Reinsurance Company (Saudi Re) has announced that its board of directors has appointed Mr Ahmed Ali Al-Jabr as the acting CEO of the company, effective 1 April 2024.