Chaucer Appoints Carpenter’s Loh as CEO in Singapore; Price Forbes Elevates Carpenter’s Heath to Head of Reinsurance/Wholesale

This edition of International People Moves highlights significant appointments at Chaucer Group and Price Forbes Singapore.

Here’s a summary of the new hires.

<h3><strong>Chaucer Taps Carpenter’s Loh as CEO Singapore, AXA XL’s Bryan to Lead Reinsurance APAC</strong></h3>

<p><strong>Chaucer Group</strong>, a global specialty re/insurance group, has announced the appointment of <strong>Les Loh</strong> as the new chief executive officer for Singapore, effective March 2, 2026, pending regulatory approval. In this role, Loh will report to <strong>Angus Milgate</strong>, the global head of distribution. He succeeds <strong>Margaret To</strong>, who will transition into a consultancy position.</p>

<p>Additionally, Chaucer has appointed <strong>Dan Bryan</strong> as the head of reinsurance for Asia Pacific (APAC), with his new role commencing in Q2 2026, also reporting to Loh. Loh joins Chaucer from Guy Carpenter, where he served as CEO for Southeast Asia and Korea. With over 27 years of experience in broking and underwriting, he has held significant positions at AXIS Capital as president for APAC and at Benfield as a senior broker. His extensive background makes him a prominent figure in the APAC market, aligning with Chaucer’s ambitions in the region.</p>

<p>Bryan, who brings more than two decades of experience, previously worked at AXA XL Re as the head of Asia reinsurance. His career also includes roles at Aspen Insurance Group and Guy Carpenter. In his new position, he will oversee Chaucer’s APAC reinsurance operations, focusing on enhancing the company’s offerings in this vital market.</p>

<p>“Chaucer places great importance on the APAC market and is committed to attracting talent with deep regional expertise and diverse experience to best support our clients,” stated <strong>Richard Milner</strong>, Chaucer CEO. “We are thrilled to welcome Les and Dan to our Singapore team. Their appointments will bolster Chaucer’s capabilities as we look forward to the next phase of our growth.”</p>

<p>Milner also expressed gratitude to Margaret To for her “outstanding contribution over the last 17 years,” noting that her experience will be invaluable as Loh steps into his leadership role.</p>

<p>Chaucer is a member of the China Re Group, one of the world’s largest reinsurance companies.</p>

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<h3><strong>Price Forbes Singapore Names Carpenter’s Heath as Head of Reinsurance and Wholesale</strong></h3>

<p><strong>Price Forbes</strong> has announced the appointment of <strong>Dick Heath</strong> as the head of Reinsurance and Wholesale in Singapore, effective immediately. He will report directly to <strong>Philip Johnson</strong>, the CEO of Price Forbes Asia Pacific.</p>

<p>Heath is a well-respected figure in the APAC re/insurance market, tasked with leading and developing Price Forbes’ reinsurance and wholesale offerings across its Singapore platform. His goal will be to maximize growth opportunities and effectively address the evolving needs of this rapidly expanding sector.</p>

<p>With over four decades of broking and underwriting experience, Heath has spent the last 12 years in the Singapore market. He joins Price Forbes from Gallagher, where he served as CEO for Asia, having previously expanded the firm’s presence in the region as the managing director of its Singapore hub.</p>

<p>This appointment is part of Price Forbes Singapore’s broader organizational strategy, which operates across three centers of excellence: Reinsurance & Wholesale, Specialty & Retail, and Marine, Credit & Political Risk. This structure allows for dedicated focus in each area while supporting the business’s ongoing growth.</p>

<p>Price Forbes and Price Forbes Re are part of The Ardonagh Group, one of the world’s largest independent insurance distribution platforms and a top 20 global broker.</p>

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This edition of International People Moves highlights significant appointments at Chaucer Group and Price Forbes Singapore.

Here’s a summary of the new hires.

<h3><strong>Chaucer Taps Carpenter’s Loh as CEO Singapore, AXA XL’s Bryan to Lead Reinsurance APAC</strong></h3>

<p><strong>Chaucer Group</strong>, a global specialty re/insurance group, has announced the appointment of <strong>Les Loh</strong> as the new chief executive officer for Singapore, effective March 2, 2026, pending regulatory approval. In this role, Loh will report to <strong>Angus Milgate</strong>, the global head of distribution. He succeeds <strong>Margaret To</strong>, who will transition into a consultancy position.</p>

<p>Additionally, Chaucer has appointed <strong>Dan Bryan</strong> as the head of reinsurance for Asia Pacific (APAC), with his new role commencing in Q2 2026, also reporting to Loh. Loh joins Chaucer from Guy Carpenter, where he served as CEO for Southeast Asia and Korea. With over 27 years of experience in broking and underwriting, he has held significant positions at AXIS Capital as president for APAC and at Benfield as a senior broker. His extensive background makes him a prominent figure in the APAC market, aligning with Chaucer’s ambitions in the region.</p>

<p>Bryan, who brings more than two decades of experience, previously worked at AXA XL Re as the head of Asia reinsurance. His career also includes roles at Aspen Insurance Group and Guy Carpenter. In his new position, he will oversee Chaucer’s APAC reinsurance operations, focusing on enhancing the company’s offerings in this vital market.</p>

<p>“Chaucer places great importance on the APAC market and is committed to attracting talent with deep regional expertise and diverse experience to best support our clients,” stated <strong>Richard Milner</strong>, Chaucer CEO. “We are thrilled to welcome Les and Dan to our Singapore team. Their appointments will bolster Chaucer’s capabilities as we look forward to the next phase of our growth.”</p>

<p>Milner also expressed gratitude to Margaret To for her “outstanding contribution over the last 17 years,” noting that her experience will be invaluable as Loh steps into his leadership role.</p>

<p>Chaucer is a member of the China Re Group, one of the world’s largest reinsurance companies.</p>

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<h3><strong>Price Forbes Singapore Names Carpenter’s Heath as Head of Reinsurance and Wholesale</strong></h3>

<p><strong>Price Forbes</strong> has announced the appointment of <strong>Dick Heath</strong> as the head of Reinsurance and Wholesale in Singapore, effective immediately. He will report directly to <strong>Philip Johnson</strong>, the CEO of Price Forbes Asia Pacific.</p>

<p>Heath is a well-respected figure in the APAC re/insurance market, tasked with leading and developing Price Forbes’ reinsurance and wholesale offerings across its Singapore platform. His goal will be to maximize growth opportunities and effectively address the evolving needs of this rapidly expanding sector.</p>

<p>With over four decades of broking and underwriting experience, Heath has spent the last 12 years in the Singapore market. He joins Price Forbes from Gallagher, where he served as CEO for Asia, having previously expanded the firm’s presence in the region as the managing director of its Singapore hub.</p>

<p>This appointment is part of Price Forbes Singapore’s broader organizational strategy, which operates across three centers of excellence: Reinsurance & Wholesale, Specialty & Retail, and Marine, Credit & Political Risk. This structure allows for dedicated focus in each area while supporting the business’s ongoing growth.</p>

<p>Price Forbes and Price Forbes Re are part of The Ardonagh Group, one of the world’s largest independent insurance distribution platforms and a top 20 global broker.</p>

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