Markel has named Alicia Leong as its new Head of Marine Liabilities in Singapore, the business announced in a media release on Thursday.
She joined the specialty (re)insurer after nearly ten years at Munich Re Specialty, where she worked as a marine liability underwriter.
In her new role, she reports to Markel’s Head of Singapore, Wanshi Lin, and will manage the Singapore-based Marine & Energy (M&E) liabilities underwriters to provide strategic direction for overseas teams, strengthen business pipelines, and enhance broker and distribution engagements, the company said in its announcement.
“Alicia brings extensive experience, deep industry knowledge, and strong leadership to our team,” Lin says. “Her expertise will be instrumental as we expand our marine underwriting presence across APAC.”
Kevin Leung, Chief Underwriting Officer – Asia Pacific, added, “Alicia’s strong technical capabilities and extensive experience in marine liabilities make her an excellent fit for this role. We are delighted to welcome her onboard as we strengthen risk solutions for our clients in the region.”