Marsh McLennan has appointed Ms Renee McGowan as CCO, international, effective 1 October 2025. She will also continue to serve as CEO of Marsh McLennan India, Middle East and Africa until early 2026.
Participants at the recent Singapore Actuarial Conference discussed the qualities needed in actuaries who aspire to move into business leadership roles or start a new business.
Howden UAE has appointed Mr Zacarias Saadioui Regueiro as CEO, subject to final regulatory approval, according to Howden's LinkedIn page.
Allianz Trade has appointed Mr Hassan Omaish as CEO for Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan (collectively the Hong Kong Hub), effective 1 October 2025.
Munich Re has appointed Mr Walter Voigts-von Forster as CEO of its Africa branch, effective 1 February 2026 and subject to regulatory approval. He will continue to be head of non-life for Munich Re Africa in addition to his new responsibilities.
Prudential Assurance Malaysia has appointed Mr Kelvin Ang as CEO of its life business. In his new role, he will spearhead the company's strategic realignment and growth initiatives, working closely with the senior management team to accelerate the company's transformation.
Allianz Partners has appointed Mr Okan Özdemir as chief officer for health and board member. In his new role, Okan will continue to strengthen Allianz Partners' health line of business and health portfolio worldwide, while expanding its market leadership in the global health segment.
Howden has appointed Ms Rebecca Poon as chief client officer, according to news platform Hubbis. She will join Howden after completing the contractual obligations to her current employer.