Everest Insurance, the insurance division of Everest Re Group, Ltd., has appointed Scott Leney as Head of Asia Pacific for its International Division, effective November 6. He will be based in Sydney, Australia and will report to Adam Clifford and Jason Keen, co-heads of Everest Insurance International.
Adam Clifford, co-head of Everest Insurance International, commented on the hire, “Scott’s deep industry and regional expertise, coupled with his strong leadership uniquely positions Everest to meet our clients’ growing needs across Asia Pacific. Guided by Scott, our team of highly accomplished leaders and dedicated resources across the market will continue to expand on our best-in-class capabilities and product offerings to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.”
Leney is a market veteran with a 30-year track record leading global risk management teams across the Asia Pacific region. His remit will include overseeing the insurance division’s business strategy and growing portfolios both in Asia and the Pacific led by Ben Carey, Head of Asia, and Christian Colombera, Head of Pacific, respectively.
Leney joins Everest from re/insurance broker Marsh McLennan where he was most recently Head of Risk Management for Asia & Pacific and Country Corporate Officer for Australia, and a member of the Marsh Asia executive team responsible for leading its senior risk managers and developing strategic solutions for the company’s largest clients.
Prior to that, Leney was appointed CEO of Marsh Australia, where he led the expanded Australian business during the successful integration of JLT Australia. He also served as CEO of Marsh Pacific and was a member of the Pacific Executive Committee and the International Executive Committee.
Leney is currently deputy president and board member of The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF).
Jason Keen, co-head of Everest Insurance International, said, “We continue to strengthen our offering with world-class talent in Asia Pacific and in key global markets where Everest is delivering top quality service and solutions required for today’s increasingly complex risk environment. I look forward to partnering with Scott and our senior team as we continue to expand our international presence and capabilities.”
