Sompo promotes head of Asia Pacific insurance

Sompo International has promoted the head of its Tokyo office to be chief executive officer, Insurance for the Asia Pacific region. 

Kenneth Reilly will replace Daniel Neo who is retiring from the company. Reilly retains his role as head of the Tokyo office.   

Reilly will continue to report to James Shea, chief executive officer and executive chairman for Sompo. The appointment is effective April 1, 2024.

Neo will remain with Sompo until the end of the year as Senior Strategic Advisor to assist with the transition.

In his new role, Reilly will be responsible for all of Sompo’s insurance business across Asia Pacific.

Shea said: “As we invest and further develop our business across the Asia Pacific region it is fundamental to build our team to support our plans for continued growth. With more than 25 years of international experience, covering both commercial and consumer insurance, including time spent in the region, Ken is perfectly placed to oversee and execute our strategic plans in this important region for our insurance business. 

"Having been a pivotal leader in our Tokyo office for almost two years, Ken has demonstrated a commitment to promoting best practices and reinforcing strategic alignment between Sompo and the other Sompo Group insurance companies.”

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