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.
Arch Insurance International has appointed Mr Stephen Convery as senior construction underwriter. In his new role, he will be responsible for supporting the growth of Arch's construction portfolio, which provides coverage on a global basis for large and complex risks.
China has published new guidelines that will enable systematic flood risk assessments and put in place sustainable efforts to strengthen disaster prevention and control.
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.
Markel Insurance has announced the appointment Ms Jasminder Kaur as country head for Malaysia. In her new role, Ms Kaur will be responsible for scaling Markel's operations in Malaysia, one of Southeast Asia's most vibrant economies with an established specialty insurance market.
Chaucer Group has appointed Ms Emily Brand as deputy class underwriter - energy. In her new role, she will be responsible for supporting the underwriting strategy for Chaucer's energy business, and expanding the company's reach in the APAC energy insurance market.
Ms Christine McLoughlin has decided to retire from the Suncorp Board, effective 25 September 2025. Mr Duncan West, currently a non-executive director, has been elected as her successor. Mr West will assume his new position as chairman on Ms McLoughlin's retirement.
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.