Miller strengthens Sports and Entertainment business presence in Asia with key appointment – Reinsurance News

Miller, an independent specialist in (re)insurance broking has appointed Siva Krishnan as Head of Sports and Entertainment, Asia, as the firm expands its Sports and Entertainment business into the Asia-Pacific region.

With over 25 years of experience in the sports industry, Siva has spent the last three years as an independent sports business consultant.

His extensive background includes roles in Sports Business and Events Management, where he managed insurance procurement and integrated insurance clauses into event contracts.

His previous positions include roles at the Singapore Sports Council and ESPN STAR Sports.

Siva’s appointment aligns with Miller’s strategy to grow its Sports and Entertainment team by extending its specialised services into new regions.

Tim Nagle, Head of Sports and Entertainment, commented: “This marks an exciting step forward for both Miller and our Sports and Entertainment offering.

“Through Siva’s appointment, we now have a fully developed solution in the UK, Europe and Asia, demonstrating our commitment to specialty risk and underscoring our strategy to get even closer to customers and offer the best products and services to them.”

In the APAC region, the focus will be on Live Events, Sporting Events and Tours, Sports Associations, and Film & TV.

This appointment follows a series of senior hires by Miller in Asia, including Edward Cheak’s recent appointment as Head of Credit and Political Risk Insurance, Asia.

Ron White, Head of Asia, added: “Siva’s appointment further demonstrates the strong trajectory we are on as we continue to expand our presence in Asia. This marks the latest step in elevating our offering to clients in the region, and I greatly look forward to welcoming him to the team.”