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Indira Vergis

Nov 9, 2018

The insurance firm has hired a former Aviva Investors executive to succeed Will Chen.

Switching investment heads in Hong Kong

Asian insurance company FWD has brought in an experienced credit professional as its new chief investment officer for Hong Kong to replace Will Chen.

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Indira Vergis

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Indira Vergis

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The insurer has poached from a rival firm to fill the role in Hong Kong as it looks to reinvigorate its business under new group chairman Mark Tucker.

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