Markel poaches Cooper Gay exec for China role
Markel International has appointed Helena Zhang as business development director of the Markel underwriting division of Lloyd’s China, based in Shanghai.
Zhang joins from Cooper Gay & Co in Shanghai where, since 2005, she was chief representative and a member of Cooper Gay Asia’s executive production committee. She has over 20 years’ experience in the insurance industry in China and has an extensive network amongst the Chinese cedant companies.
Reporting to Hu Qianhai, who was appointed last month to head up the Markel underwriting division in China, Zhang will look to develop new business.
Matt Cannock, managing director Asia, said: “We are incredibly excited to have somebody of Helena’s experience, network and energy join the division. Combining her proven businesses networking and marketing skills with Qianhai’s strong strategic direction and underwriting expertise, will give us a uniquely strong team in Shanghai and we look forward to playing our part in this exciting market.”
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