Miller expands sports and entertainment division

Independent specialist re/insurance broker Miller has announced the appointment of Siva Krishnan (pictured above) as head of sports and entertainment for Asia.

Krishnan, who has spent the past three years working as an independent sports business consultant, has over 25 years of experience in the sports industry.

His background includes roles in Sports Business and Events Management, where he was involved in insurance procurement and the inclusion of insurance clauses in event contracts. His previous positions included roles at the Singapore Sports Council and ESPN STAR Sports.

Krishnan’s appointment aligns with Miller’s strategy to expand its sports and entertainment team into new geographies. The broker said that the focus for the Asia-Pacific region will be on live events, sporting events and tours, sports associations, and film and television.

This appointment follows a series of senior hires by Miller in the region, including the recent appointment of Edward Cheak as head of credit and political risk insurance for Asia.

Tim Nagle, head of sports and entertainment at Miller, stated that Krishnan’s appointment represents a significant step in the company’s expansion efforts.

He noted that Miller now has a fully developed solution in the UK, Europe, and Asia, which reflects the company’s commitment to get closer to customers.

Ron White, head of Asia at Miller, added that Krishnan’s appointment further solidifies the company’s growth trajectory in Asia. He expressed excitement at welcoming Krishnan to the team.

Krishnan’s appointment for the sports and entertainment division comes shortly after Miller added Cedric Thevenot as an account executive for the practice.

Thevenot brings over 30 years of industry experience to his new role, having most recently worked at Verspieren, an independent French brokerage. He has also held senior positions at Gras Savoye and AXA, with a focus on the sports and entertainment sector.

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