Gallagher Re has announced leadership changes within its analytics team in the Asia Pacific region, effective January 2025.
Hemant Nagpal will take on the role of head of analytics for Asia Pacific. In his new position, Nagpal will oversee the region’s analytics strategy, leveraging his extensive experience in catastrophe modeling and analytics.
He has been with Gallagher Re since 2021, serving as head of catastrophe analytics for Asia Pacific. Prior to that, he held senior roles at RMS, Guy Carpenter, and Aon Re Asia, building expertise in catastrophe modeling, risk assessment, and analytics across various markets.
Nagpal brings more than 20 years of experience in risk modeling and insurance analytics. He holds a bachelor of engineering in civil engineering with honors from Delhi College of Engineering and has earned multiple industry certifications, including an Associate in Reinsurance (ARe) and the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation.
In conjunction with Nagpal’s appointment, Darren Murch will become deputy head of analytics for Asia Pacific. Murch has been with Gallagher Re for over three years, most recently serving as regional director.
He has extensive experience in actuarial and analytics roles, including senior positions at Willis Re and the Prudential Regulation Authority within the Bank of England. Murch holds a master of mathematics from the University of Warwick and is a fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (FIA).
The leadership changes reflect Gallagher Re's focus on strengthening its analytics capabilities in the Asia Pacific region. Nagpal and Murch will work closely to support the team’s development and drive its strategic initiatives.
Gallagher Re emphasized the importance of these appointments in enhancing its ability to deliver data-driven insights and solutions for clients across the region.
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