Chubb Appoints Akmal Saleem as Asia Pacific Operations Lead

Akmal Saleem Appointed as Commercial Operations Lead, Asia Pacific at Chubb Akmal Saleem has been appointed as Commercial Operations Lead, Asia Pacific, at Chubb, bringing more than 25 years of professional experience across the insurance industry, commercial claims, operational management and business transformation. Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, he will spearhead the strategic transformation of Chubb's Commercial Operations across the Asia-Pacific region, supporting its Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia businesses. In his new position, Saleem will lead a complex, multi-market operational transition, including the migration of core functions from the Philippines to Kuala Lumpur. His responsibilities encompass operational excellence, business continuity, regulatory compliance, workforce planning, stakeholder management and the development of scalable operational frameworks. He will also oversee cross-border teams, strengthen governance and risk management, and ensure seamless service delivery throughout the transition. Before joining Chubb in September 2026, Saleem was associated with Mayday Resources, where he served as Director from April 2024 to June 2026, leading a nationwide building repair network supporting insurers across the United Kingdom. He also worked closely with Williams Pitt, contributing to end-to-end property and commercial claims solutions. Earlier, he spent nearly five years with Read Hunt Corporate Insurance Brokers, where he helped establish and develop its commercial claims function. His extensive career also includes associations with W. Denis (Insurance Brokers), Markel UK Limited, Congregational & General Insurance, Integra Insurance Solutions Ltd., Direct Group Limited, Asprea, Norwich Union and Aviva. Across these organisations, he developed substantial expertise in commercial property claims, liability insurance, subrogation, insurance recoveries, client relationships and operational leadership. With his extensive background spanning insurance operations, claims management and commercial transformation, Saleem's appointment adds significant industry experience to Chubb's Asia-Pacific leadership team as the company continues to strengthen its regional operational capabilities.