Sompo has appointed Ms Lily Claydon as CRO, effective 3 March 2025. In her new role, she will be responsible for leading Sompo's APAC risk management, governance and analytics, in addition to developing talent and capabilities across the region. She will also join the APAC executive team based in Singapore.
Manulife Asia has appointed Mrs Adrienne O'Neill as Asia CFO; Mr Benoit Meslet as CEO of Singapore, effective 1 June 2025 and pending regulatory approval; Dr Khoo Kah Siang as CEO of emerging markets; Ms Lauren Sulistiawati as CEO of Indonesia, effective 24 February 2025 and pending regulatory approval; Mr Phil Witherington as president and CEO of Manulife, effective 9 May 2025 and Mr Ryan Charland as CEO of Japan, effective 1 May 2025.
Great Eastern General Insurance (Malaysia) has appointed Mr Jeremy Yeap as CEO. He has over 30 years of experience. He succeeds Mr Ng Kok Kheng, who has retired.
AXA Assurance Maroc has announced the appointment of Gilles Fromageot as CEO of AXA Morocco and AXA CIMA regions, encompassing operations in Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Gabon and Senegal, according to media outlet Morocco World News.
Front Re has appointed Mr Rizal Zakaria as CEO, following regulatory approval. In his new role, he will continue to expand the company footprint and strengthen the partnership in various key regions in regions including Central Asia, the UAE and the Middle East.
Howden Hong Kong has appointed Mr Steve Hutchinson as chief broking officer.
Misr Insurance Holding Group (MIHC) has named Mrs Bahia Ahmed Ismail as executive managing director of the company effective 23 January 2025. She will also be the representative of the Sovereign Fund of Egypt, the owner of MIHC since 2023.
Tokio Marine Life Singapore (TMLS) has appointed Mr Alistair Chamberlain as CEO; Mr Jun Tokura as chief distribution officer, in addition to his role of deputy CEO and Mr Kapil Jain as CRO.
Gallagher has appointed Mr Ajit Horra as CEO and principal officer of India, subject to regulatory approval. In his new role, he will lead the team headquartered in Mumbai, with regional offices in Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Delhi, Gurugram, Guwahati and Kolkata.
Lloyd's announced on Thursday that CEO John Neal will be leaving Lloyd's in 2025, after leading the world's marketplace for insurance and reinsurance for over six years. Mr Neal will be joining Aon as its global CEO of reinsurance and global chairman of climate solutions.