Australia's Underwriting Agencies Council (UAC) appointed four new directors and a new chair at its annual general meeting (AGM) last week. Retiring directors namely Mr Kurt Nilsen from Lion Underwriting and Mr Eric Lowenstein from Tego were re-elected for two-year terms. Meanwhile, Ms Jeanene Hill from Canopius, and Mr Anthony Porter from AFA will join them as new directors.
The Supervisory Board of Munich Re has appointed Dr. Achim Kassow to the board of management with effect from 1 May 2020. He will succeed Hermann Pohlchristoph, who for personal reasons will not be extending his Board appointment, which expires on 30 April 2020, and will be leaving the company.
HSB Engineering Insurance (HSB) has appointed Terry Dyson as director of business development and distribution, with immediate effect.
AXIS announced that Anne Melissa Dowling has been appointed to the company's board of directors, effective 1 January 2020. Ms Dowling will serve as a member of the company's audit, corporate governance and nominating, and finance committees.
AXA XL has appointed Stephen Nguyen as client management leader, Asia. Based in Hong Kong and reporting to Jonathan Mead, head of client & distribution, Asia Pacific, Mr Nguyen will be responsible for delivering client strategies and an outstanding customer experience throughout Asia.
Li Choo Kwek-Perroy, Manulife Singapore's Chief Customer Officer and Chief Transformation Officer, will be leaving the insurer.
A survey by DHL Resilience360 shows that even as the US - China trade war drags into its 16th month, more than one-quarter of multinational firms have not made contingency plans.
Indonesia is the third-most spammed country in the world according to the latest Truecaller Insights Report published on 3 December 2019. The Swedish-based smartphone application Truecaller said this is a significant jump from last year's 16th position.
A report published by United Nations backed Principles of Responsible Investing Group (PRI) says, "Tighter government climate regulations by 2025 could wipe up to $2.3tn off the value of companies in industries ranging from fossil fuel producers to agriculture and car makers."
In the first of its kind initiative in the region, Jordan Insurance Federation (JIF) will offer employees working for local insurers free training courses next year, announced the Federation.