Distribution – InsuranceAsia News https://insuranceasianews.com/industry_segments/distribution/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 04:58:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Scott Luxford joins Markel to manage Australian distribution https://insuranceasianews.com/scott-luxford-joins-markel-to-manage-australian-distribution/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 02:47:16 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=201632 Luxford, who joins from agri MGA Harland Green, will be head of distribution and MGA strategy.

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Markel has tapped Scott Luxford as head of distribution and managing general agent (MGA) strategy Australia.
In a statement, Markel said that Luxford has joined the firm from Harland Green, the Austra...

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]]> Swiss Re CorSo Australia appoints Anna Khomeini to distribution team https://insuranceasianews.com/swiss-re-corso-australia-appoints-anna-khomeini-to-distribution-team/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:52:37 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=201134 Khomeini joins from HDI Global SE and has nearly two decades of experience across underwriting, portfolio management and broker engagement.

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Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has appointed Anna Khomeini to its customer and distribution management (CDM) team, according to a social media post by Lisa Matthews its head CDM, Australia and New Zeala...

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]]> Aon hires Shinji Kuriyama as APAC enterprise client leader in Japan https://insuranceasianews.com/aon-hires-shinji-kuriyama-as-apac-enterprise-client-leader-in-japan/ Sun, 28 Sep 2025 23:00:57 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=200878 Tokyo-based Kuriyama, who joins from BNP Paribas, will lead the broker's relationships with Japanese clients globally.

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Aon has appointed Shinji Kuriyama as enterprise client leader for Asia Pacific in Japan, effective immediately.
Kuriyama (pictured) will lead Aon’s relationships globally with its Japanese clients, pr...

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]]> Tower replaces IAG as Westpac New Zealand’s underwriter https://insuranceasianews.com/tower-replaces-iag-as-westpac-new-zealands-underwriter/ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 06:50:54 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=200772 Tower will underwrite Westpac’s house, contents, car and vehicle insurance products for an initial term of five years starting from July 1, 2026.

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Tower Insurance will become the general insurance provider for Westpac New Zealand following a thorough review of its general insurance business, according to a press release from Westpac.
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]]> IRDAI’s new chief calls for lower broker commissions: report https://insuranceasianews.com/irdais-new-chief-calls-to-lower-broker-commissions-report/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:27:36 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=200696 India’s insurance regulator is weighing a shift in commission governance, urging insurers to adopt a tiered expense framework similar to mutual funds amid rising scrutiny over distribution costs and their impact on policyholder premiums, media reports said.

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The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has raised fresh concerns over rising commissions and distribution costs and urged insurers to consider a mutual fund-style framewor...

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]]> QBE signs up Sure to distribute intermediated home cover in Australia https://insuranceasianews.com/qbe-signs-up-sure-to-distribute-intermediated-home-cover-in-australia/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 04:50:58 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=195957 Australian insurer will no longer offer domestic householders’ insurance directly through its broker channel from the start of October.

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QBE Australia Pacific has announced two new arrangements with Sure Insurance and its newly launched broker channel brand, Castle Insurance, according to a press release.
Under the new arrangements, fr...

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]]> UIB India hires Sunil Sharma from Policybazaar as assistant vice president https://insuranceasianews.com/uib-india-hires-sunil-sharma-from-policybazaar-as-assistant-vice-president/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 04:50:35 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=195853 Sharma’s appointment is to strengthen UIB’s India operations, with a focus on Delhi region.

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Reinsurance broker UIB India has appointed Sunil Sharma as an assistant vice president, according to a social media update.
New Delhi-based Sharma (pictured) joins the firm from Policybazaar, where he...

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]]> Zurich takes Swiss Re’s Michael Szwajda as Singapore broker relationship lead https://insuranceasianews.com/zurich-takes-swiss-res-michael-szwajda-as-singapore-broker-relationship-lead/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 02:28:53 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=195827 He will focus on deepening broker and customer relationships and driving growth for the insurer's commercial insurance portfolio, including Zurich Resilience Solutions opportunities.

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Zurich Insurance has appointed Michael Szwajda as its broker relationship and business development lead in Singapore.
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]]> Chubb strengthens global broker division in Australia with key leadership changes https://insuranceasianews.com/chubb-strengthens-global-broker-division-in-australia-with-key-leadership-changes/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:03:07 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=194139 Jennifer Vanek appointed national strategic relationship manager, global brokers division; John De Felice and Ryan Spettigue national relationship managers.

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Chubb has announced three senior appointments within its global broker division in Australia, the insurer said in a LinkedIn announcement.
Jennifer Vanek has been named national strategic relationship...

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]]> Axa XL recruits Vincent Shiu as client relationship leader for Asia https://insuranceasianews.com/axa-xl-recruits-vincent-shiu-as-client-relationship-leader-for-asia/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:52:26 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=194101 Hong Kong-based Shiu joins the specialty carrier from Axa.

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Axa XL has appointed Vincent Shiu as client relationship leader for Asia, according to an announcement by the company on LinkedIn.
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