Miller further expands in Japan with non-marine hire

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Miller further expands in Japan with non-marine hire

Latest appointment continues to build on footprint in the country

Reinsurance

By
Kenneth Araullo

Independent specialist re/insurance broker Miller has appointed Kazuhiko Shinkai as head of Miller non-marine Japan strategy, continuing its expansion in the Japanese market through Lead Insurance Services Limited.

Shinkai will oversee the operational management of Miller’s Japanese business and lead the expansion of its non-marine operations locally.

Shinkai has over 35 years of experience, most recently at Itochu Corporation, where he held various management roles. He is a graduate of the Insead International Executive Program and has previously worked at PWC and Liberty Mutual.

Miller noted that the country is a significant growth market for the firm, which acquired Lead in 2022 after a 25-year relationship between the two businesses.

“With over 35 years in the Japanese insurance market, we are delighted to have Shinkai-san join us,” said Ron Whyte, head of Asia at Miller. “He is well respected in the industry and brings deep knowledge and experience that will be highly relevant as we seek to broaden our footprint and strengthen our capabilities in Japan. We remain excited by the opportunities and potential we see for Miller in both Japan and Asia.”

In June, Tokinori Kono joined Miller as head of non-marine broking, enhancing the firm’s product capabilities in Japan. Kono previously served as general manager at I&T Risk Solutions (now Comos Risk Solutions) for seven years and spent four years at Aon.

Meanwhile, in Europe, Miller has also expanded with its acquisition of Bruzon Correduría de Seguros y Reaseguros S.A. and Bruzon Services S.A. (Bruzon), a commercial insurance and reinsurance broker based in Madrid.

“This is an exciting time for Miller as we continue to expand our presence across the UK, Europe and Asia. Bruzon has an outstanding reputation in Spain and shares our vision to create the broker of choice for clients with complex risk-transfer needs and for talented brokers to pursue their passion,” CEO James Hands said.

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