Berkley Insurance Asia has announced the appointment of Kenneth Cheong as Head of Marine, Asia, taking over the role from Lee Ju-Ann, effective 1 April 2026.
As part of the leadership developments within Berkley Insurance Asia Marine team, Lee Ju-Ann will be taking on a newly created Senior advisory and Talent Development Leader role within the organisation.
“Ju-Ann has been the driving force behind our Marine franchise since its inception. Over the past decade, she has built the business from the ground up; assembling a talented team, earning deep market respect and establishing a portfolio that continues to grow from strength to strength,” a Berkley spokesperson stated.
Adding: “We are grateful for her outstanding leadership and delighted that she will continue to share her strategic insights and passion for developing talent at Berkley Insurance Asia.”
Kenneth Cheong initially joined Berkley Insurance Asia in 2025 as Deputy Head of Marine, Asia. Prior to this he served as Underwriting Manager, Marine Cargo for HDI Global SE Singapore, and was an Underwriter for HDI before that.
“Kenneth’s appointment reflects the calibre of team Ju-Ann has built. His expertise, market relationships and leadership make him the natural choice to lead the franchise into its next chapter,” said Berkley.
