Everest Insurance taps Marsh executive to lead in Asia Pacific

Everest Insurance has appointed Scott Leney (pictured) as Head of Asia Pacific for its International Division, effective November 6.

Leney will be based in Sydney, Australia and will report to Adam Clifford and Jason Keen, co-heads of Everest Insurance International. Everest Insurance is a subsidiary of Bermuda-based Everest Re Holdings.

“Scott’s deep industry and regional expertise, coupled with his strong leadership uniquely positions Everest to meet our clients’ growing needs across Asia Pacific,” said Clifford. “Guided by Scott, our team of highly accomplished leaders and dedicated resources across the market will continue to expand on our best-in-class capabilities and product offerings to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.”

Leney is a highly accomplished executive and recognised client specialist with a 30-year track record leading global risk management teams across the Asia Pacific region, Everest said.

He will oversee the insurance division’s business strategy and growing portfolios both in Asia and the Pacific led by Ben Carey, Head of Asia, and Christian Colombera, Head of Pacific, respectively.

Leney joins Everest from Marsh & McLennan Companies where he was most recently Head of Risk Management for Asia & Pacific and Country Corporate Officer for Australia and a member of the Marsh Asia executive team responsible for leading its senior risk managers and developing strategic solutions for the company’s largest clients.

Prior to that, Mr Leney was CEO of Marsh Australia, where he led the expanded Australian business during the successful integration of JLT Australia. He also served as CEO of Marsh Pacific and was a member of the Pacific Executive Committee and the International Executive Committee. Leney is currently deputy president and board member of The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics from Deakin University.

“We continue to strengthen our offering with world-class talent in Asia Pacific and in key global markets where Everest is delivering top quality service and solutions required for today’s increasingly complex risk environment,” said Keen. “I look forward to partnering with Scott and our senior team as we continue to expand our international presence and capabilities.”