London, UK, 14 August 2025 – Bridge Specialty International (BSI) has appointed Abhishek Chhajer as Chief Executive at Acorn International Network Pte and Director at Capstone Insurance Brokers, both Bridge Specialty International companies based in Singapore and Hong Kong, respectively.
Abhishek brings 25 years of experience in banking and insurance in senior management, underwriting and broking positions. Based in Singapore, he will lead the growth and development of the BSI business across the Asia region from the two existing platforms in Singapore and Hong Kong. He assumed this role on 1st August.
David Ong, a co-founder of Acorn International Network, will step down as CEO and assume the role of Chairman, remaining active in the business for the foreseeable future.
Tim Coles, CEO of BSI, said: “We are very excited to welcome Abhishek to our leadership team. His expertise and international experience will help us build our Asian presence, creating a regional hub in Singapore from which we aim to become a leading specialty and wholesale broker in the Asia region. We are very grateful to David for the passion and dedication he has invested in Acorn to date, building it into a strong local presence which provides us with an excellent base from which to grow our footprint in Asia.”
Acorn International Network, acquired by Bridge Specialty International in October 2024, is a licensed insurance broker regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Established in April 2011, Acorn provides tailored risk-management solutions and insurance brokerage services to corporates, SMEs, and high-net-worth clients. The firm works with a range of insurers and retail brokers, including Lloyd’s syndicates operating in Singapore, offering clients and retail brokers access to both general and specialized insurance solutions.
Capstone, acquired by Bridge Specialty International in April 2022, is a licensed insurance broker regulated by the Insurance Authority of Hong Kong. The firm specializes in insurances for the financial services industry including cover for digital assets as well as cover for aviation pilots.
Bridge Specialty Group is a leading global insurance wholesaler equipped with the scale and specialization required to address today’s complex risk landscape. Our international teams connect retail brokers with tailored insurance solutions by leveraging deep industry knowledge, precise placement across all lines of business, and broad access to admitted carriers, excess and surplus lines providers, as well as Lloyd’s market.
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