The DIFC Insurance Association has appointed Mr Zahir Sharif as its new CEO.
Persatuan Insurans Am Malaysia (PIAM) has appointed Mr Chua Kim Soon as CEO. He succeeds Ms Julie Chong. In his new role, he will work together with PIAM's chairman, Mr Ng Kok Kheng, and its board of directors to advance its vision as a dynamic trade association by collaborating closely with stakeholders to support various initiatives within the industry.
HSBC has appointed Mr William Chan as global CIO and head of investments for global insurance.
Aviva Investors, the asset manager of Aviva Group, has appointed Ms Sandra Cheng to the roles of CEO, APAC and head of APAC, distribution. In her new role, she will lead all business development and client relationships in the region.
HSBC Life Singapore has appointed Mr Lu Ouling as chief product propositions officer and Mr Michael Wei as chief partnership distribution officer.
Saudi Reinsurance Company has announced the appointment of Mr Ahmed Al-Jabr as its new CEO, effective 1 October 2024.
Climate change has emerged as the top concern for APAC CEOs, according to the findings of a global survey of CEOs by Egon Zehnder, an international leadership advisory firm.
Lockton has appointed Mr Deven Lim as CEO of Lockton, Singapore, effective 1 October and Mr Fred Boles as regional head of professional and financial risks (ProFin).
Chedid Capital, a leading investment group in the insurance and reinsurance industry, has announced the appointment of Mr James Illingworth as an independent non-executive director of Milestone Risk Solutions in the United Kingdom and a Strategic Committee member at Momentum Insurance.
Bangladesh's interim government has appointed former senior secretary Mr M Aslam Alam as the new chairman of the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA), the finance ministry announced in a circular.