Price Forbes announces that Suvimol Sathanart has been appointed as head of property, Asia, effective immediately. She will be based in Singapore and report to chief broking officer Julian Coates.
Sathanart will be responsible for the growth and development of Price Forbes’ Asia-Pacific property business. She brings more than 20 years of non-life insurance experience to her new role, having previously worked in the U.S., Singapore and Thailand. Her considerable expertise in both insurance and reinsurance placements and her deep understanding of the ASEAN market will support Price Forbes’ ambitions in the region.
Previously, Suvimol was a key member of the leadership team at Direct Asia (Thailand), where she managed the underwriting and quality assurance teams. She has also held leadership roles in both underwriting and broking, having worked for Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Asian Reinsurance Corporation, and is experienced in multiple classes including property, engineering, motor, casualty and marine & energy.
Coates said: “I’m delighted to welcome Suvi to the team, whose appointment reflects our continued investment in high-calibre talent. With proven leadership ability, strong technical expertise and deep relationships across the region, Suvi will be a tremendous asset to Price Forbes and our clients.”
Suvimol added: “I’m genuinely excited to join Price Forbes, which has expanded considerably recently, attracting some impressive talent and gaining momentum as a growing presence in Singapore. I look forward to working with Julian and the property team to further develop our proposition and expand the choice we offer to our clients in this important segment.”