Sun Life has appointed Mr Niall Grady as CRO for Asia, effective 16 September 2024. In his new role, Mr Grady will support the acceleration of Sun Life's strategy and growth aspirations in Asia through active risk management and coordinated risk initiatives. He will also play a role in effective governance and ensuring synergies across operations in Asia.
Great Eastern Holdings (GEH) yesterday announced that Mr Greg Hingston will be appointed Group CEO of the Great Eastern group of companies on 1 November 2024. He will succeed Mr Khor Hock Seng who is retiring on 31 October 2024.
The National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) has issued an exposure draft seeking feedback on proposals for financial institutions, including insurance companies and insurance asset management companies, to appoint a chief compliance officer (CCO).
Chedid Capital, an investment group in the insurance and reinsurance industry, has raised its global governance capacity by appointing Mr Stuart Davies as an independent non-executive director at Milestone Risk Solutions in the United Kingdom and a Strategic Committee member at Momentum Insurance.
Concerns are growing over the shortage of skilled professionals in the insurance sector in Ethiopia, as the government plans to open the sector up to foreign investors.
Qoala has appointed Mr Randy Lianggara to its board and Mr Yujun Chean as group COO.
Price Forbes Singapore has appointed Mr Julian Coates as chief broking officer, subject to regulatory approval. In his new role he will be responsible for developing Price Forbes' broking strategy in APAC and support its overall business growth.
Prudential has appointed Ms Angel Ng as regional CEO, Greater China, customer and wealth. She will join the Group executive committee effective 1 October 2024.
Swiss Re Asia has appointed Mr Alan Wilson to its board of directors. He brings 45 years of experience.
Gulf Insurance Group (GIG), one of the leading insurance groups in the Middle East and North Africa region, has announced the formation of a new board, which comprises the current directors representing majority shareholder, Fairfax Financial Holdings, and two newly elected independent members, who bring valuable expertise in the financial, economic and insurance sectors.