Thursday 30 April 2026
The Ardonagh Group today announces the appointment of Andrew Minnitt as CEO of its Asia business.
In this role, Minnitt will spearhead the Company’s business across Asia, working with teams on the ground to deepen Ardonagh’s presence in key hub-markets Singapore and Hong Kong and continue to drive growth across the broader region. Subject to regulatory approvals, Minnitt will also take on the role of CEO of Price Forbes Singapore reporting to Philip Johnson, CCO of Price Forbes and Investor Director for Ardonagh in Asia.
Minnitt brings 35 years of insurance experience, 22 spent in the Asian market. He is a seasoned executive in the sector, most recently serving as CEO of Aon Singapore and Head of Southeast Asia.
Commenting on the appointment, Ardonagh Group’s Chief Commercial Officer, Des O’Connor, said:
“Asia is one of the most dynamic and competitive insurance markets globally, with rapid economic growth, rising asset values and both increasing insurance penetration and risk exposures. Andrew Minnitt is one of Asia’s leading business leaders and his experience across complex, high-growth markets, makes him ideally placed accelerate our growth in the region. We see significant opportunity to deepen our presence across Asia’s key insurance hubs and emerging markets, and I look forward to working with Andrew to build on the strong foundations already in place and unlock the next phase of growth.”
Philip Johnson added:
“I am delighted to be handing over the reins to Andrew Minnitt, who will lead the business through its next phase of accelerated growth. As we continue to challenge the status quo, our focus remains on building the leading specialist broker in Asia—an ambition Andrew is uniquely well placed to deliver, drawing on his experience across both fiercely independent and global broking organisations to bring clients greater choice and an enhanced level of service.”
ENDS
For more information, please contact Ardonagh@mhpgroup.com
THE ARDONAGH GROUP
The Ardonagh Group is one of the world’s largest independent insurance distribution platforms and a top 15 global broker. We are a collection of best-in-class entrepreneurial and specialist brands with a combined workforce of over 12,000 colleagues and a network spanning 250+ locations in more than 30 countries. Across our portfolio, we offer a highly diversified range of insurance-related products and services across the full insurance value chain globally. From complex multinational corporations to individuals purchasing personal insurance policies, our understanding of the communities we serve, together with our scale and breadth, allows us to work with our insurer partners to deliver a broad range of product and risk solutions that meet customer needs.