The executive has over 30 years of insurance experience across New Zealand and Australia, spanning broking, underwriting, claims, business ownership and executive leadership.
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.
Ed Messer has been named global head of analytics while Jason Harger will take on the position of global head of AI transformation, effective 1 January 2027.
The company expects to start trading on 1 January 2027, subject to final regulatory approval, and expand access to specialty, facilities and selected MGA business.
Growth in Hong Kong, Malaysia and other Asian markets helped sustain Prudential's year-to-date momentum as mainland China remained a drag on performance.
The executive has over a decade of experience spanning financial services, business development and strategic growth, particularly in private equity and the Greater China market.
