Sedgwick hires new director in Singapore

Technology-driven risk solutions provider Sedgwick has appointed Bob Neo as director of its Singapore operations.

Neo has over 40 years of insurance industry experience gained handling claims in Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Myanmar and Vietnam. He has previously held prominent positions as governor of the board of the Singapore Insurance Institute, president of the Loss Adjusters Association of Singapore and managing director of a Singapore-based adjusting firm.

He specialises in large, complex risks spanning all facets of the insurance claims process, including construction all risks, power, plant and machinery, civil works, financial claims and liability losses.

In his new role, Neo will render technical leadership, assist with business development efforts, and support Sedgwick’s regional operations across Singapore.

“I am extremely proud to welcome Bob to our Singapore team,” said James Ong, Sedgwick CEO for Asia. “Our Singapore operations continue to go from strength to strength, including several high-profile additions to our leadership team in 2019. Bob’s appointment augurs well for the further development and strengthening of our operations in Singapore and across the Asia-Pacific region.”

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