Ace poaches Zurich exec
Ace has hired Marcel Van Peenen as regional professional indemnity manager for Asia.
He will be based in Singapore and report to Stanley Wong, regional head of financial lines, Asia-Pacific and matrix report to Marc Poliquin, senior vice president, professional indemnity product head, from the financial lines division of ACE overseas general.
Van Peenen is tasked with driving the growth of Ace’s professional indemnity business, including underwriting, product development, production and distribution, across the region.
He joins Ace from Zurich Insurance, where most recently, he was manager, professional lines, Asia, overseeing its professional liability portfolio for the region since 2010. Prior to that, Van Peenen worked for several companies in the Netherlands in underwriting positions.
Wong said: “Marcel’s appointment demonstrates our commitment to continue the expansion of our professional indemnity products and expertise which will strengthen our market-leading position in Asia for financial lines. Marcel’s strong background in managing and building professional indemnity portfolios will position us well as we work with our clients to tailor solutions that meet their needs for mitigating a broad spectrum of professional liability risks.”
Poliquin added: "I am pleased to welcome Marcel to Ace to lead the expansion of our Professional Indemnity business in Asia. The breadth of Marcel’s international professional indemnity expertise will be invaluable in accelerating Ace’s plans to broaden its product suite in Asia, covering a wide range of risks and professions.”
