Large major carrier Zurich Insurance Group has appointed Wayne Leow as head of commercial insurance in Malaysia, responsible for leading the commercial insurance function and driving growth across multiple business lines and distribution channels in Malaysia.
Leow has over 17 years of industry experience, having held senior positions at Chubb, Aon and MSIG Insurance.
Most recently, Leow served as Chief Brokerage and Large Corporate Officer at Chubb Malaysia, driving business growth across the region.
In his new role, he will report to Junior Cho, CEO of Zurich Malaysia, and to Liam Burrell, CEO of Singapore and head of Asia commercial insurance.
Cho commented on the appointment: “Wayne’s deep market knowledge and proven ability to build high-performing teams and expand commercial relationships will help strengthen our position in the commercial insurance sector.
“We are delighted to welcome Wayne to Zurich and look forward to the positive impact he will have on our business.”
Burrell added: “I am very pleased to welcome Wayne to the Commercial Insurance leadership team. His action-oriented approach combined with a deep understanding of the market makes him a perfect fit for this position.
“I look forward to working with him to enhance our products and services and create greater value for our customers and distribution partners in Malaysia.”