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MSIG Asia announces new senior leadership appointments
12th March 2026
MSIG Asia, a general insurer operating across Southeast Asia and part of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, has announced a number of senior leadership appointments that will take effect on 1 April 2026. Clemens Philippi, currently Chief Executive Officer of MSIG Asia and an Executive Officer of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance, will assume ... Read the full article
MSIG and IFC launch $6bn credit insurance facility to boost financing in developing nations
25th February 2026
MSIG USA and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Limited (MSI Japan) - collectively referred to as MSIG - have partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, for a new insurance-backed credit facility designed to expand access to finance in emerging markets. Under the facility, MSIG ... Read the full article
MSIG Europe announces leadership transition as Patrick Smolka prepares to depart
4th December 2025
MSIG Europe SE, a recognised provider of P&C and marine insurance solutions across the continent, has announced an upcoming shift within its senior underwriting team. Patrick Smolka, who has served as one of MSIG Europe’s Chief Underwriting Officers, will step down from his position on 31 December 2025 for personal reasons. ... Read the full article
MSIG appoints Eric Schaap as SVP and Global Broker Engagement Manager
29th October 2025
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance and MSIG Asia (collectively known as MSIG), an international general insurance group providing a wide range of commercial and personal insurance solutions, have announced the appointment of Eric Schaap as Senior Vice President and Global Broker Engagement Manager. The newly created position is designed to strengthen MSIG’s relationships ... Read the full article
MSIG Singapore expands marine capabilities
1st September 2025
MSIG Singapore, a subsidiary of MS&AD Insurance Group, has partnered with MSIG Specialty Marine and appointed the firm as its underwriting agent to expand its marine capabilities. The move aligns with MSIG's strategic growth ambitions and aims to enable the carrier to underwrite Protection & Indemnity (P&I) risks directly from its ... Read the full article
MSIG Malaysia appoints Ang Yien Chia as CEO
15th July 2025
MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd has announced that Chua Seck Guan, its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) since March 30th, 2010, retired on July 2nd, 2025, after a career spanning 42 years in the insurance industry, including 15 years at the firm. Following this, Ang Yien Chia succeeded him as the new CEO ... Read the full article
MSITB and MSIG Thailand expand Thailand bancassurance with Bank of China & CPIC partnership
27th May 2025
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Thailand Branch (MSITB) and MSIG Thailand have partnered with Bank of China (BOC Thai) and China Pacific Insurance (CPIC), to expand a strategic bancassurance alliance in Thailand. Having signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the three organisations will collaborate to enhance the distribution of comprehensive insurance products through ... Read the full article
Leadership changes aim to bolster broker business & digital transformation at MSIG Asia
7th May 2025
MSIG Asia has announced leadership changes to accelerate its digital transformation and strengthen broker business. Adrian Hill will lead digital innovation, with Pearline Soh on digital marketing initiatives, while Enny will head efforts to enhance broker engagement across the region. Hill, who has been with MSIG Asia since November 2024, was ... Read the full article
MSIG USA expands political risk and trade credit business in Asia
14th March 2025
MSIG USA has partnered with MSIG Singapore and MSIG Hong Kong to expand its political risk and trade credit business in Asia. The collaboration combines MSIG USA’s underwriting expertise with the strong local presence and market knowledge of MSIG Singapore and MSIG Hong Kong. This partnership strengthens the company’s ability to meet ... Read the full article
MS Amlin and MSIG UK launch new dual stamp underwriting capability
12th March 2025
Lloyd’s global insurer and reinsurer MS Amlin, and its sister company, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company (Europe) (MSIG UK), have launched a new dual-stamp underwriting capability to expand its London Market presence. The joint solution allows MS Amlin underwriters to write risks using both its Lloyd’s stamp and MSIG UK’s company paper, ... Read the full article
MSIG Asia partners with RiskPoint Group to advance renewable energy insurance in APAC
24th January 2025
MSIG Asia Pte Ltd, a regional general insurer, has strategically partnered with The RiskPoint Group, the European managing general underwriters specialising in renewable energy, to advance renewable energy insurance in Asia Pacific (APAC). MSIG Singapore has received approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for RiskPoint's appointment as its MGA. The ... Read the full article
MSIG launches new health policy with coverage for Parkinson’s and other critical illnesses
23rd September 2024
MSIG Insurance, a provider of general insurance solutions in Asia and part of the MS&AD Insurance Group, has introduced CriticalCare Plus, a new health policy covering five major critical illnesses: cancer, heart attack, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease. Aimed at individuals aged 18 to 60, CriticalCare Plus offers financial protection ... Read the full article
MSIG USA names Mark Thorogood Head of Reinsurance
17th September 2024
MSIG USA, an insurance subsidiary under MSIG Holdings, has announced the appointment of Mark Thorogood as its new Head of Reinsurance. In his new role, Thorogood will be responsible for leading the company's reinsurance strategy, encompassing both the placement and management of reinsurance coverage for domestic and international operations. He will also ... Read the full article
Claudette Monsier to lead MSIG USA Delegated Business
24th July 2024
MSIG USA, a insurance subsidiary under MSIG Holdings, has appointed industry veteran Claudette Monsier as the new Head Of Delegated Business. Bringing extensive experience to her new role, Monsier will oversee and manage all aspects of delegated business within the property and casualty insurance sector. She will also work closely with delegated ... Read the full article
MSIG USA bolsters its political risk and credit team in the U.S. market
5th July 2024
MSIG USA has announced the addition of Dan Riordan, Richard Abizaid, and Javier Gomez to its political risk and credit team. The three will lead the political risk and credit product portfolio in the U.S. market. This move underscore MSIG USA's commitment to providing comprehensive insurance solutions to safeguard businesses against ... Read the full article
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