Industry Segments: Brokers Page 12 / 47
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- January 2 2024
No letting up for Australian broker consolidation
Global players' expansion plans, the growing regulatory burden on smaller firms and the increased sophistication of clients have created a market where buyer’s and seller’s motivations align.
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- January 2 2024
Howden hires regional M&A director based in Hong Kong
With the appointment of Wong Hui Ling, the global broker aims to bolster its M&A capabilities.
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- December 22 2023
Pankaj Agrawal to head Gujarat & central zone for Howden India
Agarwal, who joins from general insurer ICICI Lombard, will focus on business development, profitability, growth and enhanced operational efficiency.
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- December 19 2023
Howden Tiger’s Doreen Tan elevated to Asia head of treaty
Singapore-based Tan, who has been at the reinsurance broker for more than a year, moves up following former APAC treaty head Stephen Warwick’s move to Guy Carpenter.
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- December 18 2023
Australian broker code review puts commission disclosure debate in the spotlight
Finding common ground that satisfies both sides of the debate will be a hard path for NIBA with a faction threatening to break away.
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- December 12 2023
GIC takes majority ownership in Miller with Cinven buyout
The Singaporean sovereign wealth fund has increased its stake since its acquisition in 2021 and provided an exit to the PE investor.
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- December 11 2023
WTW rejigs South-East Asia, Singapore corporate risk and broking leadership
Rupert Roberts will take on a new role as head of South-East Asia for corporate risk and broking, while Christine Lau will lead the team in Singapore.
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- December 8 2023
Howden names Wallace McLean’s Nigel Wallace as New Zealand CEO as brokers complete merger
The broker's current CEO René Hattingh will become head of technical delivery, initially concentrating on servicing clients in the scheme and affinity space and reporting directly to Wallace.
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- December 7 2023
Global brokers making headways in Japan’s tough insurance market
As the industry battles governance issues and scandals, the agent-dominated market is seeing a shift towards professional intermediaries with specialist skills and independent advice.
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- December 5 2023
Azure Risk hires Mai Nguyen as senior manager, marine broker
Hong Kong-based Nguyen will report to Anmol Sawlani, chief executive, and support renewals and new business development.
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- December 5 2023
WTW takes Aon’s Ellen Fung to lead large accounts for Hong Kong and Macau
In her new role, Hong Kong-based Fung will work closely with the broker's regional team on large accounts market strategy and client development.
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- December 1 2023
Gallagher launches Taiwan brokerage with Brian Wang in charge
The 15-member Taipei-based team will offer property & casualty, marine, construction, cyber, trade credit, financial lines, energy and employee benefits services.
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- December 1 2023
Honan’s Fluitsma joins Marsh as brokers complete merger
Andrew Fluitsma will take charge as Marsh’s Pacific head of corporate and commercial.
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- November 30 2023
Aon grows Japan transaction solutions team with Shunsuke Takechi
Takechi joins as an associate director and will be attached to the Singapore-based Aon business led by Xianwei Lee.
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- November 27 2023
Latitude Brokers makes two senior hires to expand P&I team, creates superyacht division
The shipping specialist has appointed James Gargrave in Singapore as P&I director and Hong Kong-based Kevin Overton will head the new superyacht team.
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- November 22 2023
IAG Australia hires Liberty’s Ashley Leszczuk as lead liability underwriter
Sydney-based Leszczuk will start his new role on November 27.
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- November 17 2023
Oneglobal Broking appoints Joey Lim as Singapore P&C head
Lim, who starts on November 17, joins from Marsh and will lead the broker's corporate team in the Lion City.
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- November 16 2023
Steadfast buys 70% stake in Australian MGA Sure
The acquisition will include a US$96.3m upfront cash payment and potential earn-out payments through FY 2025.
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- November 16 2023
Howden acquires Australian bloodstock specialist HQ Insurance
The Sydney-based broker offers equine industry solutions predominantly in bloodstock, covering foals, weanlings, yearlings, broodmares, racehorses and stallions.
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- November 16 2023
Envest secures ‘substantial investment’ from a 15% stake sale to Macquarie
The transaction values the Ardonagh-owned insurance investment and distribution group at more than US$646m.
