Podium Underwriting has been launched as a specialist MGA, operating as an appointed representative of Superian Insurance Group.
Sedgwick has appointed Ms Aruna Chandrapalan as CEO of Singapore, while continuing in her role as Partner, Forensic Accounting Services. At the same time, Mr Nigel Cook will continue in his leadership role as Head of Major and Complex Loss (MCL).
Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Pine Walk, a specialist MGA platform, TFP has launched Carnovis Specialty, a new alternative risk transfer MGA.
Manulife has appointed Ms Bonnie Qiu as CEO, Global High-Net-Worth and Chief Partnership Distribution Officer, Asia, effective 1 December 2025; and Mr Lau Ming as CFO of Asia, effective May 2026.
Samsung Life Insurance has appointed Lee Seung-ho as its new president.
United Risk has announced the appointment of Hayden Smith as CEO.
Gallagher Re has announced that its Chairman, Mr Paddy Jago, will retire at the close of 2026. His departure will mark the culmination of an extraordinary 50-year career in the industry.
Claims management firm Crawford and Company has announced that Mr Bruce Swain will assume the role of Interim President and CEO, and member of the Board of Directors, effective 1 January 2026. He is currently serving as CFO.