Lioner International Group Ltd., a consortium offering insurance, trust, and family office services in Asia, has named Gary Mak (pictured) as its new general manager for Hong Kong.
The move is part of the company’s broader plan to reinforce its leadership team and support ongoing expansion efforts across the region.
Mak will be responsible for managing Lioner’s Hong Kong operations, with a focus on developing sales strategies, overseeing commercial activities, and engaging with advisors on the firm’s integrated wealth platform.
His remit also includes supporting Lioner’s efforts to broaden its footprint in Asia and to address the changing requirements of high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients.
With more than two decades of experience in the insurance and financial services sectors, Mak has held senior roles at several major organisations, including Fubon Life, ACE Life, AXA, MetLife, and New York Life. He has been involved in building distribution channels and designing wealth solutions for HNW clients.
At Fubon Life (Hong Kong), Mak served as head of brokerage and was recognised by the Hong Kong Insurance Authority (IA) as a key person in intermediary management, reflecting his experience in regulatory compliance and partner management.
Lioner’s appointment of Mak aligns with its strategy to enhance its integrated offerings in insurance, trust, and family office advisory. The company is also looking to strengthen its distribution capabilities and client service for HNW individuals.
Tony Chan, partner at Lioner, said bringing Mak on board represents a significant step for the organisation.
“His deep industry relationships, operational rigor, and understanding of HNW client priorities make him an ideal leader to accelerate our growth across Hong Kong and the broader region. His leadership will be instrumental as we continue to differentiate Lioner through our integrated platform and client-centric model,” he said.
Mak’s responsibilities will extend to overseeing the implementation of digital and AI-driven solutions within Lioner’s operations.
These initiatives are intended to improve advisor efficiency, streamline internal processes, and enhance the delivery of customised wealth management services.
“Joining Lioner at this pivotal time is an exciting opportunity," Mak said. "The firm’s integrated model is not only timely but truly differentiated – designed for the complex and intergenerational needs of today’s HNW families. I’m looking forward to building on this foundation – growing our reach, strengthening our partnerships, and delivering truly well-rounded comprehensive solutions to our clients.”
Lioner said it continues to invest in talent, technology, and local expertise in key Asian wealth centres. It is also evaluating new markets as part of its long-term plan to establish a globally connected, Asia-focused wealth platform.
Rokstone, a global specialty managing general agent (MGA), has expanded its marine insurance operations in Singapore by appointing two senior underwriters previously with QBE.
Sharon Seah has joined Rokstone as director and senior underwriter, marine. She brings more than 35 years of experience in marine underwriting and broking, having held senior positions at QBE Insurance Singapore, RSA, Tokio Marine & Fire Insurance, LCH, Sumitomo Marine & Fire Company, and Talbot Risk Services.
Hui Ling Long has also been named director and senior underwriter, marine. Long’s career includes 10 years at QBE, 13 years at HSBC Insurance (Singapore), and four years at Asia Capital Reinsurance Group, with a focus on marine hull and liabilities.
The appointments follow Rokstone’s recent establishment of a Singapore hub, led by Rama Chandran, who previously headed marine operations for QBE International in Asia.
Together, Seah, Long, and Chandran bring over 100 years of combined experience to Rokstone’s Asia-Pacific marine team.
Rokstone’s Singapore operation is supported by a multi-year, US$25 million Lloyd’s capacity agreement with Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK) – covering marine classes such as builders risk, cargo, hull, and liabilities.
“We’ve successfully assembled a powerhouse of expertise for the Asia-Pacific region," said James Potter, chairman at Rokstone. "Combined with Lloyd’s lead capacity, advanced technology and portfolio analytics, and a high-performance culture, our proposition is second to none.”
Potter added that Rokstone’s collaboration with TMK will enable the MGA to expand its reach across various marine specialties and provide reliable security and service to clients in the wholesale marine insurance space.
Alexandros Ampatzis, head of marine – Asia-Pacific at TMK, commented: “We are delighted to support Rokstone’s expansion in Asia-Pacific. The calibre of the underwriting team they have assembled in Singapore speaks for itself, and we have every confidence in their ability to build a strong, sustainable marine portfolio. Our partnership is built on shared values of technical excellence, innovation, and service, and we are excited to grow together in the region’s dynamic marine market.”
