SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
ACE Group announced today the creation of a Construction Industry
Practice Group to serve the expanding risk management needs of
Contractors and Principals in the Asia Pacific region. The new
Construction Industry Practice Group will leverage ACE’s global
strengths in Construction, Project Cargo, Casualty, Surety,
Environmental and Project Professional Indemnity to develop customized
solutions to meet Client’s needs. Serving all of Asia Pacific, the
Construction Industry Practice Group is backed by ACE’s financial
strength, deep industry insight and large capacity.
Mr. Andrew Morris has been appointed to lead the group as
Construction Head, Asia Pacific and will relocate from Sydney to
Singapore, reporting to Michael Frazer, Head of Energy and Technical
Lines for Asia Pacific. Presently, Mr. Morris is serving as ACE’s
Construction Manager for Australia & New Zealand. Prior to his posting
to Australia, he worked with the ACE European Group during 2008-2011
where he held various portfolio leadership positions. Prior to that, Mr.
Morris has worked for several British and international insurers over
the course of his 30-year career.
In addition, Mr. Steve Pollard has been appointed as Construction
Manager, Australia & New Zealand. Prior to this new appointment, Mr.
Pollard has been with the ACE European Group since 2007 based in
Manchester as the Senior Regional Construction Underwriter. He has been
in a variety of underwriting roles with increasing responsibility at
various insurers over the course of his 17-year career. Mr. Pollard will
be based in Sydney.
On these new appointments, Mr. Paul McNamee, Deputy Regional President
and Regional Head of Property & Casualty for Asia Pacific, said, “The
Asia Pacific region presents immense opportunity for our Construction
Industry Practice Group as large commercial, infrastructure and
engineering projects flourish in line with the economic development
aspirations of various countries and businesses. The establishment of
our Construction Industry Practice Group streamlines our broad offerings
to the construction industry and provides the needed focus and
commitment to meet specific industry demands. I’m confident that with
both Andrew and Steve located in key business hubs, we are well
positioned for clients and business partners to access our range of
products and expertise so that they receive seamless, market-leading
risk management solutions for their construction needs.”
ABOUT ACE
ACE Group is one of the world’s largest multiline property and casualty
insurers. With operations in 54 countries, ACE provides commercial and
personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and
supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a
diverse group of clients. ACE Limited, the parent company of ACE Group,
is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ACE) and is a component
of the S&P 500 index.
Additional information can be found at: www.acegroup.com.
Source: ACE Group