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Sompo appoints Bill Zhang as President of Consumer Lines for APAC

12th July 2024 - Author: Beth Musselwhite -

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Sompo, a global provider of commercial and consumer property, casualty, and specialty re/insurance, has announced the appointment of Bill Zhang as President, Consumer Lines, Asia Pacific (APAC).

SompoIn his new role, Zhang will report directly to Kenneth Reilly, Chief Executive Officer of Insurance, APAC at Sompo.

Zhang’s responsibilities include shaping the strategy and operational framework for Consumer Lines, as well as developing talent and enhancing capabilities across the APAC region.

Reilly expressed his enthusiasm for Zhang’s appointment, stating, “I am excited to welcome Bill to the APAC leadership team. With his technical expertise and diverse knowledge in various customer segments across multiple markets, I am confident that Bill will further impel our financial performance and differentiated offerings to our policyholders.”

Zhang brings over two decades of industry experience to his new position. He joins Sompo from AIG, where he spent 12 years, most recently serving as Head of the SME segment and Accident & Health in Japan.

Prior to that, Zhang held senior roles at firms including Aviva Canada and Aon.