LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Newline Group announced new appointments to its leadership team based in Singapore. Rachel Flynn has been named the Principal Officer for Newline Asia and Susan Chew has been appointed Chief Underwriting Officer.
Ms. Flynn joined Newline Group in 2014 as Claims Manager and Underwriting Counsel. In this new position she is now responsible for Newline’s operations in Singapore as well as overseeing local regulatory issues. Ms. Chew has been with Newline since the Singapore office was first established in 2007. As Chief Underwriting Officer, she will broaden her focus from general liability and medical malpractice to now include financial lines while also directing the overall underwriting strategy for Newline within Asia.
“The breadth and depth of Newline’s talent is clearly evident with these internal appointments,” said Carl Overy, CEO, Newline Group. “Both Rachel and Susan have demonstrated expertise and leadership in their respective roles and we are eager for them to drive Newline forward and continue the Company’s growth in Asia.”
About Newline Group
Newline Group is a market leading specialty insurance group that operates through two underwriting platforms, Newline Syndicate 1218 at Lloyd’s and Newline Insurance Company Limited. From its headquarters in London, offices in Manchester, Singapore, Melbourne and Malaysia, and presence at Lloyd’s China in Shanghai, Newline underwrites international casualty and business cargo in more than 80 countries around the world. Newline Group is part of Odyssey Re Holdings Corp., whose companies are collectively known as OdysseyRe. OdysseyRe is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance and specialty insurance. With a network of more than 30 offices in 12 countries, OdysseyRe is a global enterprise committed to providing local service. OdysseyRe is wholly-owned by Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited. For more information, visit www.newlinegroup.com.
