Zurich has announced former Generali executive Jack Howell as its new Regional CEO for the Asia-Pacific.

From September 1 Jack Howell will replace Stuart Spencer in the Hong Kong-based role, reporting directly to Group CEO Mario Greco. 

Mr Howell was formerly Generali’s regional officer for Asia.

Mr Greco, who moved to Zurich from Generali in March, says Mr Howell “brings 20 years of industry knowledge and a successful track record in managing insurance businesses in the [Asia-Pacific] region, including CEO positions in the Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia at AIG and Prudential”.

He says Mr Spencer will remain in the region “and will work closely with Jack”.

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