Trevor Bull appointed CEO for Zurich Insurance Malaysia Berhad
– Zurich today announced the appointment of Trevor Bull (54, British citizen) to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Zurich Insurance Malaysia Berhad effective from June 10, 2013.
In this role, Trevor Bull will succeed Chee Cheong, who retired from the business in May. Trevor Bull will be responsible for further strengthening Zurich’s Global Life and General Insurance Businesses in Malaysia and will play a key role in achieving Zurich’s goals in terms of growth. He will report to Mark Hartigan, CEO of Zurich’s Global Life Asia Pacific & Middle East business.
Trevor Bull joined Zurich in January 2013 as Chief Operating Officer - Life for Zurich Insurance Malaysia, responsible for developing and implementing a Global Life strategy in Malaysia as well as enhancing our operational capabilities.
In announcing the appointment Mark Hartigan noted: “With more than 35 years experience in the insurance industry in the UK and across Asia, Trevor brings extensive knowledge and leadership skills to the team that will help lead the business to even greater success.”
Additional biographical information:
Prior to joining Zurich in January 2013, Trevor Bull spent 15 years with American International Group Inc. (AIG) as well as AIA Group Ltd. (AIA) where he held CEO roles in the Philippines, India and Korea in which he was responsible for driving all business and market development activities. Trevor Bull also served as Chief Operating Officer and Vice President for American Life Insurance Company (ALICO) in Japan and simultaneously as Regional Vice President for AIG Life Korea and AIG Star, Japan.
Trevor Bull’s insurance career began in 1977 with Mercantile & General Reinsurance Co. in London followed by NM Financial Management Ltd., where he had taken on numerous senior positions within the company. He later joined Lloyd’s of London and later took on the role of Managing Director at its servicing company, Lutine Assurance Services Limited in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
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Zurich Insurance Group
Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets. With about 55,000 employees, it provides a wide range of property and casualty, and life insurance products and services in more than 215 countries and territories. Zurich's customers include individuals, small businesses, and mid-sized and large companies, as well as multinational corporations. The Group is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, where it was founded in 1872. The holding company, Zurich Insurance Group Ltd (ZURN), is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and has a level I American Depositary Receipt (ZURVY) program, which is traded over-the-counter on OTCQX. Further information about Zurich is available at www.zurich.com
Zurich Insurance Malaysia Berhad
Zurich Insurance Malaysia Berhad (ZIMB), as part of Zurich Insurance Group, is an established composite insurer headquartered in Kuala Lumpur with a nationwide presence of approximately 40 branches throughout Malaysia. ZIMB caters to the protection, savings and investment needs of Malaysians by offering a wide range of general and life insurance solutions through its diverse distribution channels. With more than 1,000 dedicated employees supported by a wide network of Life and General Insurance agents, ZIMB is committed in helping customers and other stakeholders understand and protect themselves from risk. Zurich is uniquely positioned within the Malaysian insurance market where it offers a full range of insurance solutions also covering Shariah-compliant products of Family Takaful as well as General Takaful through its sister company, Zurich Takaful Malaysia Berhad. Further information about Zurich in Malaysia, please visit www.zurich.com.my