QBE has announced these leadership changes, all effective 1 September 2026:
Complaints about general insurance products and services in Australia remained persistently high during 2025-26, according to preliminary data released by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA).
QBE has appointed Ms Melanie Willis as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the QBE Group Board, subject to regulatory approvals and effective 1 September 2026.
Gallagher has promoted Mr Andy Winwood to the role of Senior Executive Officer for the Middle East and Africa, subject to regulatory approval.
Markel has appointed Ms Audrey Pang as Senior Claims Adjuster, based in Hong Kong. She joins the Asia claims team as the first dedicated claims professional in Hong Kong.
Insurers are increasingly focusing their AI strategies on empowering employees rather than replacing them, to combat persistent workforce shortages while streamlining operations.
Tysers Singapore has appointed Ms Prantika Sengupta as Director of Marine Claims and Client Relations.
Gallagher Re, the global reinsurance broking and advisory firm, has appointed Luc Morement as Managing Director, Facultative, APAC.
Aon has appointed Stephen as CEO for Indonesia, effective 3 August 2026, subject to regulatory approval.
The Southern Cross Health Society (Southern Cross) has appointed Ms Jan O'Keefe as its next CEO, effective 1 February 2027.