Howden has appointed Steve Hutchinson as Chief Broking Officer for Hong Kong, effective immediately, the global insurance intermediary announced in a statement on Monday (27 Jan).
Hutchinson moved from Marsh, where he had served since 2010, most recently as Senior Vice President and Risk Management Practice Team Leader.
His time there also included positions such as Construction Specialty and Industry leader for Asia and Construction, Power and Utilities Placement leader for the region.
In his new role at Howden, Hutchinson reports to Hong Kong CEO Alfred Sham and will focus on expanding the business’s capabilities in key sectors, such as construction, multinational clients, and large complex accounts, Howden said in its announcement.
“Steve’s extensive expertise and deep understanding of the evolving insurance market make him an invaluable leader for Howden, Sham said. “His guidance will be crucial as we innovate and expand our offerings.”