Oneglobal enters Asia with former JLT broking leaders

Specialist independent Lloyd's broker and delegated authority specialist Oneglobal Broking has launched Oneglobal Group Asia and its first operating company Oneglobal Broking Hong Kong, having received regulatory approval from the Insurance Authority.

The company has hired Asian broking leader Anthony Langridge as chairman of Oneglobal Hong Kong, reporting to Jonathan Palmer Brown who is Oneglobal Group chairman and chairman of Oneglobal Group Asia.

Langridge will be responsible for driving growth across the continent. He was latterly chairman of JLT Asia, having previously been deputy chairman of Aon Asia. He will be joined by Sara Garland, an experienced broker, as executive director of Oneglobal Hong Kong.

The company aims to build out its operations in Asia, with the addition of new locations in the coming months.

Palmer-Brown said: “This is an exciting moment for Oneglobal as we extend our reach into Asia. I’m proud that we are one of the first broking businesses in Hong Kong to be authorised by the Insurance Authority, which is testament to our strong business plan and outstanding leadership. Anthony Langridge is known to many Asian business leaders and his appointment is a vital building block in our campaign to grow across Asia, which will see new colleague and location announcements in the coming months.”

Langridge commented: “Oneglobal will fill a gap in the Asian insurance markets by bringing personal and individualised service back to client relationships. We will be working right where our clients are across the continent and encouraging like-minded individuals who share our vision of reinvigorating global broking to come on board as we build Oneglobal in Asia together.

"I am delighted Sara Garland will join us on completion of her current contractual obligations. She is a highly experienced broker, respected by market leaders across Asia and will further strengthen the team as we build out our Asian business.”