Generali GC&C: new appointments in the Asia Region

• Winnie Chu appointed as new Head of Financial Lines Underwriting, Asia
• Joshua Lynch appointed as Head of Business Development, Asia

Hong Kong – Generali Global Corporate & Commercial (GC&C) has made two strategic appointments in its leadership team in the Asia region. Effective September 30th, Winnie Chu is being appointed Head of Financial Lines Underwriting Asia, and Joshua Lynch takes on the role of Head of Business Development Asia.

Commenting on these appointments, Axel Roesner, Head of GC&C Asia stated "We are delighted to welcome Winnie and Joshua to our team as we continue investing into further expanding across Asia. Winnie will lead our profitable growth and technical excellence agenda in Financial Lines with her deep market knowledge in this line, while Joshua will be instrumental in scouting new business opportunities in our highly diverse and competitive regional landscape. These appointments reinforce the strategic focus of GC&C to expand our reach across markets, and to continue growing profitably by serving our clients’ needs with custom-tailored solutions and best risk advisory.”

On her appointment, Winnie, commented: “It is a great pleasure to join the GC&C Asia team. I am excited to work with everyone to capture growth opportunities in the region based on the strong foundation of underwriting excellence that the Financial Lines team have built over time. Client-centric solutions will remain our priority as always, supported by quality and innovative underwriting.” Winnie joins Generali from AIG Hong Kong where she most recently served as the Head of Financial Institutions, after her tenure in the Financial Lines team of Chubb Hong Kong. Winnie has also been a member of the AIG International Financial Lines Community of Practice to represent Asia in formulating FI underwriting strategies.

On his appointment, Joshua, commented: “I am really excited to be joining GC&C Asia and I look forward to working with the team to grow our market presence and support our clients and business partners in the region.” Joshua joins Generali from Lloyd’s, where he most recently served as Regional Market Development Manager for Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, based in Singapore. Josh has over 12 years’ experience in insurance, spending nearly 10 years at Lloyd’s in a range of development and operational roles across the UK, Hong Kong, and Singapore, including Country Manager for Hong Kong SAR and Delegated Authorities Regional Manager, APAC.