Howden has acquired a 68.3% stake in Japanese retail insurance broker, Holos Holdings.
Gallagher Re has appointed Mr Pablo Muñoz as CEO of global facultative reinsurance. In this newly created role, he becomes a member of the Reinsurance Global Executive Committee and will collaborate closely with Gallagher Re's leadership team to enhance the firm's facultative capabilities and broaden its client reach.
Howden Re has launched its Hong Kong focussed reinsurance broking platform with the appointment of Mr Roy Wong as managing director, reinsurance, effective 21 July 2025.
Texel Group, an independent, specialist credit and political risk insurance broker, has completed its the transition to 100% employee ownership, through the creation of the Texel Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).
Marsh has appointed Mr Bassel Gazzaz as CEO of Marsh Arabia Insurance Brokers. In his new role, Mr Gazzaz will lead the strategic direction and operations of Marsh in Saudi Arabia, driving growth and enhancing client service.
Global broking business, Brokerslink, has appointed Mr Conrad Wong to its Board of Directors.
Willis, a WTW business, has appointed Ms Daphne Duan (Wheal), as director of strategic risk consulting (SRC).
Bridge Specialty International has appointed Mr Chan Hon Kian as head of trade risk at Acorn International Network, its company based in Singapore.
Cyprus-headquartered reinsurance brokerage COPE has been approved as a Lloyd's coverholder, the company has announced.