Ed hires Brit Singapore CEO David Lim for Asia Pacific expansion

London-based reinsurance, wholesale and specialty broker Ed has appointed David Lim as CEO of retail, Singapore and head of marine, Asia Pacific.

Lim joins Ed from Brit Global Specialty Singapore where he held the position of CEO. He has held a number of senior roles in the region including associate director, marine, Aon Singapore; head of marine hull and associated liabilities, Asia/Middle East, RSA; vice president, marine, Allied World; and head of marine, Asia, ArgoGlobal.

Based in Singapore, Lim will report to Stephen Britten, CEO - Asia Pacific.

Britten said: “Ed is committed to expanding its offering in emerging markets and David brings an impressive set of skills and experience to help further achieve this goal. As well as the successful cultivation of teams and the management of clients, David has developed profitable business portfolios and created new channels of distribution for existing and new products in the region. David’s extensive knowledge of the market makes him a valuable addition to the team, and I look forward to working with him.”

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