The Insurance Brokers Association of India (IBAI) has announced the election of Mr Nirmal Bazaz as honorary secretary. Mr Bazaz was elected as director of IBAI in 2023, and he continues to hold the position.
Lockton has appointed Ms Juliet Kwek as head of people solutions, Greater China.
Howden Private Wealth has appointed Mr Bryan Pee as CEO of Singapore and Malaysia and Ms Shirley Sy as deputy CEO of Hong Kong.
Manulife has appointed Mr Phil Witherington as president and CEO of Manulife and Mr Steve Finch as president and CEO of Manulife Asia, Both appointments are effective 9 May 2025. Mr Finch also succeeds Mr Witherington.
J.S. Held has appointed Mr Jonathan Held as executive chairman to the board of directors. He intends to step down from the role of CEO.
Global law firm HFW has appointed Ms Sinyee Ong as legal director to its practice in Singapore.
bolttech has appointed Ms Ridhi Chaudhary to its board as a non-executive director. She is CIO of Dragon Fund by Liquidity and MUFG.
Markel Group has appointed Mr Simon Wilson as CEO of Markel Insurance, which consists of Markel Specialty, Markel International and Markel Global Reinsurance. He is currently president of Markel International.
Prudential Hong Kong has appointed Mr Abhishek Kumar as CRO and Ms Grace Lee as general counsel. They will also be members of the Hong Kong Executive Committee.
Allianz Asia Pacific hosted a special event last week to mark International Women's Day.