Ace appoints head of property for Asia

ACE Group has appointed Jason Keen as the new head of property in Asia with immediate effect. Keen will be responsbible for the growth and performance of ACE's property insurance portfolios on the continent and will report to regional head of peroperty & casualty, Paul McNamee.

Keen joined ACE in 2010 as regional property underwriter with oversight of the sabotage, terrorism and political violence portfolio for ACE's offices in Asia Pacific. He assumed the role of head of property and casualty in Singapore in 2011, where he spearheaded business development initiatives and helped drive the effective implementation of strategies for property, marine, casualty and financial lines.

Prior to joining ACE, Keen worked as a Lloyd's underwriter as well as in Houston, Chicago and Singapore.

Paul McNamee commented: “Jason’s promotion is testament to the depth of talent we have within our property & casualty team. He has built a reputation as a growth leader with strong underwriting and business acumen. As we expand our product and distribution capabilities, I’m confident of Jason’s ability to sustain ACE’s position as a market leader.”