Charles Taylor hires BI and financial lines leader in Asia

Insurance services firm Charles Taylor has appointed Matthew John Lim as Asia practice lead for business interruption and financial lines, based in Singapore.

John Lim has over 10 years’ experience in business interruption risk, forensic investigations, and corporate restructuring. Having worked in Singapore, the UK and most recently in Australia, he has developed and maintained a good network across these markets.

Before joining Charles Taylor, John Lim was a consultant with an Australia broker, involved in the preparation and management of complex property and business interruption energy claims, such as coal generation, wind farms and gas generation. He has also handled numerous fraud claims relating to the misappropriation of funds, conflicts of interest and bribery and corruption.

Wee Loon Yong, chief executive of property & casualty, Asia, said: “Matthew has impressive insurance experience within major markets and an outstanding personality, focused on relationship management. He is a great cultural fit to our organization. We look forward to the future with him, to further support our clients through Charles Taylor’s expansion plan in the region, especially within the property and casualty sector.”