Honan appoints new director of operations - Asia
Honan Insurance Group (Honan) has announced the appointment of Eliza White as director of operations – Asia, a newly created role, based in the group’s regional head office in Singapore.
Andrew Fluitsma, Honan’s chief executive, said the appointment reflected the plan to deepen client engagement and position the group as a leading risk partner of choice in the broader Asia Pacific region.
“This announcement marks another important step in Honan’s strategic aspirations in Asia Pacific and the appointment will help drive our continued growth and momentum,” Fluitsma said.
White had previously worked for Starr International and had an extensive background in risk insurance, underwriting (specialising in the energy and risk sectors), management, analytics and global insurance.
“The demand for risk insurance services is increasing rapidly throughout Asia and Honan is well positioned to capitalise on these growth opportunities,” White said.
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