Gallagher taps Zurich to bolster financial lines in Asia

Gallagher has taken a senior executive from Zurich to head up its financial lines unit in Asia.

Ralph Sherbahn joins from Zurich where he oversaw its financial lines underwriting. Prior to this, he held senior roles at The Hartford, XL Group and Marsh.

In his new role, Sherbahn is responsible for overseeing Gallagher’s financial lines operations in Asia with existing capabilities in Singapore and Hong Kong. His team will advise on products including cyber, management liability, financial institutions, warranty & indemnity and other types of IPO/M&A related insurance. He will be based in Hong Kong and will report to CEO of North Asia, Thomas Wang.

Sherbahn said: “I am delighted to join Thomas and the team to lead and build on the growth of our financial lines offering in Asia and further enhance the quality and breadth of support and services we can offer clients. With many economies fast growing in Asia, and the risks evolving, Gallagher brings an unrivalled level of expertise locally and can draw on its global knowledge to ensure businesses get relevant advice and products.”

Wang added: “Ralph is a natural leader who brings passion, expertise and a commercially driven mind and a huge amount of financial lines experience. This appointment speaks directly to our strategy of employing talented people to support our existing clients, and expand our services to new clients and deliver on our ambitious growth plans. We are very pleased to have him on board.”

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