Gallagher Re eyes expansion in Asia, brings ex-Willis Re veteran into fold

Global reinsurance broker  Gallagher Re has made strategic appointments in Japan and London as it seeks to expand its service capabilities and offering across the Asia Pacific region.

David Bangs has joined as head of Gallagher Re APAC UK, based in London, and Robin Swindell as executive officer, based in Tokyo.

Bangs is returning to Gallagher Re having started his career with Willis Re in London in 2005. He spent the past 15 years in Asia in a variety of senior roles based in both Tokyo and Singapore. Most recently, he was head of Japan for AXIS Re.

In his new role, Bangs will work with Gallagher Re’s regional teams to serve its APAC client base. He has significant experience coordinating complex client relationships and developing opportunities across APAC.

Robin Swindell, who is currently responsible for Gallagher Re APAC UK, will transfer to Tokyo, joining Japan CEO Tsuyoshi Noguchi’s senior management team as an executive officer. In this role, he will play a vital part in the expansion of Gallagher Re’s service offering for the Japanese market and the broader region. Swindell has more than 30 years of reinsurance experience at Willis Re and now Gallagher Re, primarily in the Japanese and US markets.

Mark Morley, managing director, head of Asia Pacific, said: “As we continue to invest in the depth and capability of our offering across Asia Pacific, appointments such as these ensure that Gallagher Re is positioned to serve the evolving requirements of our clients in the region. Both David and Robin are vastly experienced in both Japan and regional markets. We are very pleased to see them take up their new appointments and to welcome David back to the team.”

Noguchi added: “These appointments reflect our commitment to the Japanese market under Gallagher ownership and demonstrates our continued commitment to investing in our ability to provide market leading reinsurance advisory and execution services to our client base.  Robin is a well-respected figure in the Japanese market combining extensive experience of global reinsurance management together with deep understanding of the Japanese business culture. Together with the appointment of David in London, he will add great strength and depth to the team.”

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