Miller Insurance has appointed Nigel Cross as head of facultative reinsurance in Asia. Cross will also assume responsibility for leading Miller’s underwriting market engagement strategy in Singapore and the wider region. Matthew Hooker will take on an expanded role leading Miller’s client engagement strategy, following his appointment as head of energy and marine in Asia Pacific. Hooker will work closely with Nick King, head of Miller’s direct marine in Asia Pacific. Both Cross and Hooker have more than 20 years’ experience driving client and market engagement in Asia. This follows a number of senior hires in Asia over the past 18 months.” Commenting on the new hires, Ron Whyte, head of Miller Asia, says: “Asia forms an important part of Miller’s international growth strategy and these new appointments provide us with greater focus as we continue to expand in the region.”