QBE hands Julie Starley permanent role as chief claims officer for Australia Pacific

Markel continues marine expansion with Singapore hull, war lead hire

Galvin Hu, who will report to head of Singapore Wanshi Lin, will be responsible for spearheading the specialty carrier’s underwriting strategy in APAC.

Gallagher promotes Australia, Asia chief Sarah Lyons to global specialty CEO role

She will take over the London-based role from current CEO Jonathan Turner, who is leaving the business.

HDI Global welcomes new head of distribution for NSW, ACT

Brandt Connor takes up the newly created role having spent almost eight years with Allianz, most recently as national relationship manager.

Sompo reshuffles APAC commercial lines team in Singapore, Hong Kong

Kelly Koh, Victoria Soo and Szeto Ophelia will be ‘instrumental in driving their respective lines of business across the region’, according to the carrier.