International insurance group Ageas has announced the appointment of Karolien Gielen as Managing Director Asia and Business Development, effective 1 February 2026.
According to the announcement, Coremans will remain active within Ageas until 30 June 2026 to ensure a smooth transition.
To maintain the strong link between the Regional Office Asia and the Corporate Centre in Brussels, the insurer is combining the roles of Managing Director Asia and Business Development; a move that also intends to further strengthen Group-wide collaboration.
Hans De Cuyer, CEO Ageas, commented: “I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to Filip Coremans for his outstanding contribution to Ageas over the past 23 years. Filip has been instrumental in shaping the Group’s journey and has played a pivotal role in building Ageas into the company it is today.
“Under Filip’s leadership we successfully closed the Fortis Settlement, a historic milestone that enabled Ageas to look ahead with renewed confidence. His career, which began and will conclude in Asia, reflects also his deep commitment to the region. Filip has been central to our growth story in Asia and to building the strong partnerships we value so highly. I want to thank Filip for his unwavering commitment and dedication, for his ability to find solutions in even the most challenging circumstances, and for the passion that has always defined him.
On Gielen’s appointment, De Cuyer said: “I would like to congratulate Karolien Gielen on her expanded role. I am confident that bringing the Managing Director Asia activities alongside Business Development under Karolien’s leadership will bring new opportunities, and I look forward to what lies ahead.”
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