Miller, the independent specialist reinsurance broker, has appointed Kazuhiko Shinkai as head of Miller’s non-marine strategy in Japan, continuing its expansion into the Japanese market through Lead Insurance Services Limited.

Shinkai will oversee the operational management of Miller’s business in Japan and lead the expansion of its non-marine operations domestically.

Shinkai has more than 35 years of experience, most recently at Itochu Corporation, where he held various management positions. He is a graduate of the INSEAD International Executive Program and previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Liberty Mutual.

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Miller noted that the country is a major growth market for the company, which acquired LED in 2022 after a 25-year relationship between the two companies.

“With more than 35 years in the Japanese insurance market, we are thrilled to have Shinkai-san join us,” said Ron White, President of Miller’s Asia Division. “He is well-respected in the industry and brings with him deep knowledge and experience that will be of great importance as we seek to expand our business and enhance our capabilities in Japan. We remain excited about the opportunities and potential we see for Miller in both Japan and Asia.”

In June, Tokinori Kono joined Miller as head of non-offshore brokerage, strengthening the company’s product capabilities in Japan. Kono previously served as Managing Director at I&T Risk Solutions (now Comos Risk Solutions) for seven years and spent four years at Aon.

Meanwhile, in Europe, Miller also expanded through the acquisition of Bruzon Correduría de Seguros y Reaseguros SA and Bruzon Services SA (Bruzon), a commercial insurance and reinsurance brokerage based in Madrid.

“This is an exciting time for Miller as we continue to expand our presence across the UK, Europe and Asia. Bruzon has an outstanding reputation in Spain and shares our vision of creating the broker of choice for clients with complex risk transfer needs and for talented brokers to pursue their passion,” said CEO James Hands.

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