Markel Insurance has appointed Abbas Choker as CFO for the Asia-Pacific region.

Singapore-based Mr Choker, who joins the APAC leadership team, has moved from AIG, where he headed financial planning and analysis.

He has more than 20 years’ experience in insurance, and his Arabic language skills will assist with business in the Middle East and North Africa, Markel says.

Markel Asia-Pacific MD Sucheng Chang says the region presents compelling growth opportunities in specialty insurance.

“Abbas is a seasoned executive whose experience, energy and commercial acumen are a strong match for our ambitions, and I look forward to working with him as we continue building a thriving business in APAC,” Mr Chang said.