The insurance industry in Singapore is in a prime position to reshape how graduates perceive career opportunities within the sector, according to new research commissioned by Canopius Group (Canopius), an international specialty and P&C (re)insurer.
Liberty Mutal Insurance has appointed to its recently formed APAC team Mr David Tam as chief information officer; Mr Robert Mercer as head of claims; Mr Tibor Nagy as CFO, effective 6 January 2025 and Ms Vidhi Kapoor as regional head of HR, effective 6 January 2025.
Aon has appointed Mr Simon Clapham as CUO for Aon Underwriting Managers (AUM).
Price Forbes Singapore has appointed Ms Jennifer Gray as director of professional risks and healthcare. In her new role, she will focus on effectively managing and expanding Price Forbes' professional lines and healthcare portfolio, leveraging her experience to drive growth through both domestic and international markets.
Tysers has appointed Ms Babita Rai as CEO, Singapore and Mr William Furness-Smith as head of marine, APAC.
Prudential has appointed Mr Patrick van Heerde as chief partnership distribution officer, effective 4 November. In his new role, he will spearhead Prudential's bancassurance businesses across its 24 markets in Asia and Africa.
WTW has expanded its corporate risk and broking business in Japan with the launch of an insurance brokerage service. The new brokerage operation will be headed by Mr Tetsuro Nakazawa, head of WTW Broker Japan.
Zurich Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad (ZLIMB) has appointed Ms Pauline Teoh as CEO, effective 1 November. She brings over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry.
Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK) has appointed Mr Alexandros Ampatzis as head of marine in APAC, effective 1 November. In his new role, he will primarily be focused on deepening TMK's presence in target markets across the region and continuing the team's rapid growth.
The Board of the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has elected Mr Kent Griffin, CEO and managing director of MLC Life Insurance as co-chair. Ms Fiona Macgregor, CEO and managing director of TAL Group, Mr Nicolas Carro, CEO of Munich Re Australasia Life and Mr Anton Kapel, chief executive of life and solutions of Challenger have also been elected as board directors.