Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc., has announced the appointment of Kevin Leung as Managing Director, Southeast Asia, with immediate effect.
The appointment follows the business’ decision to integrate its Singapore and Malaysia operations under a single Southeast Asia structure, creating a more connected regional platform to support brokers and clients across both markets.
In his new role, Leung will oversee Markel’s operations across Singapore and Malaysia, driving continued profitable growth, expanding regional presence, and broadening product solutions while supporting local and regional teams in executing Markel’s strategy.
He will continue to report into Sucheng Chang, Managing Director of Asia Pacific.
Jasminder Kaur will continue in her role as Country Head of Malaysia, retaining responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Malaysia business and continuing to work closely with local brokers and clients.
Sucheng Chang, Managing Director – Asia Pacific, states: “Bringing our Singapore and Malaysia teams together strengthens our ability to serve brokers and clients by creating a more connected and coordinated regional platform.
“It allows us to deploy underwriting expertise more effectively across the region and gives clients and brokers clearer market ownership and more streamlined decision-making. Kevin’s deep underwriting expertise and proven leadership across our Asia Pacific underwriting operations make him ideally placed to bring these two markets together and build on the strong momentum we’ve established across the region.”
An experienced industry professional, Leung brings 25 years of insurance industry experience to his new role, having served as Markel’s Chief Underwriting Officer – Asia Pacific prior to his new appointment. Recruitment for his successor already underway.
The executive initially joined Markel in 2023, having previously held senior leadership roles at Swiss Re, Catlin, ACE Group, and AIG.
Since joining the company, he has played a key role in strengthening the region’s underwriting capabilities and driving profitable growth across Asia Pacific.
Commenting on his appointment, Leung said: “I’m excited to lead our newly combined Southeast Asia team. Bringing Singapore and Malaysia together allows us to deploy our underwriting expertise more effectively across the region, giving brokers and clients clearer market ownership and a more consistent experience.
“I look forward to working with the teams to build on the strong foundations already in place and to continue delivering for our brokers and clients as we grow.”
