The syndicate expects to start underwriting on 1 January 2027 and provide multi-year reinsurance capacity across eligible treaties arranged by the broker.
The executive will lead the specialty MGA's next growth phase in APAC, with a focus on expanding its underwriting capabilities and identifying new business opportunities.
Bilal Zafar, formerly of Volante Global, will lead the unit, which will write treaty reinsurance across four lines with capacity from Fidelis Syndicates 3123 and 2126.
Gallagher Re’s new APAC CEO Roshan Perera sees renewable energy, EV supply chains and data centres driving demand for specialist reinsurance and advisory solutions.
Belinda Steedman has been appointed to lead the rebranded business as parent company Ardonagh Group brings its global MGA businesses under the Orvia Underwriting brand.
The acquisition of the specialist insurance MGA comes as AUB continues to build scale across its agencies portfolio while expanding its insurer and market partnerships.
