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Ryan Thomas returns to AIG as Head of Financial Lines for APAC

Thomas returns to AIG After 16 years away, including the last nine at BHSI.
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April 17, 2024

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AIG has appointed Ryan Thomas as Head of Financial Lines for Asia Pacific, as announced by Chris Colahan, Regional President for APAC, on LinkedIn today.

Thomas has relocated from Sydney to Singapore for the position and returns to AIG after 16 years. Before this new role, Thomas had been with BHSI for nine years, most recently as Directors & Officers Manager. His career also includes a six-year tenure at Suncorp and prior to that he served at AIG across New York and Sydney.

In his statement, Colahan said he was pleased to welcome Thomas, adding, “With over 20 years’ underwriting experience, Ryan brings a wealth of technical expertise and leadership skills that will be critical in delivering on our growth strategies in 2024 and beyond.”

Thomas’s appointment fills the role left by David Ho, who has moved to Everest into the role of Head of Financial Lines, Asia, an appointment also announced today.

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