Clearwater Analytics, a global leader in investment management, accounting, reporting, and analytics solutions, has appointed George Hindmarsh as Head of Sales and Business Development for the Asia-Pacific region. Additionally, Clearwater has been recognized as Technology Provider of the Year at the InsuranceAsia News Excellence Awards for the third consecutive year, highlighting its continued growth and innovation in the region. The awards honor top firms in the Asia Pacific (re)insurance market for their groundbreaking efforts and commitment.
George joins Clearwater from Citigroup, where he held senior roles in securities services across London, Edinburgh, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Most recently, he was responsible for Japan, Asia North and Australia strategic client sales, focusing on custody, middle office, fund accounting, and execution services. He brings 25 years of experience to Clearwater, including senior positions at Northern Trust and HSBC.
"George joins us at a pivotal moment as we accelerate our growth in Asia-Pacific," said Shane Akeroyd, Chief Strategy Officer and President of Asia-Pacific at Clearwater Analytics. "George brings a wealth of experience servicing insurance clients in the region as we expand our team in Hong Kong and partner with some of the region’s largest insurers to help simplify complex data management, accounting and regulatory reporting requirements. Being recognized again by InsuranceAsia News highlights the measurable impact of our solutions in the region".
Clearwater’s win at the InsuranceAsia News Excellence Awards celebrates its innovative technology and commitment to customer success. The awards honor the best firms in the Asia-Pacific (re)insurance market, recognizing them for exceptional solutions, innovation, and dedication to their customers.
Clearwater’s recent investments in Asia-Pacific include opening a new office in Hong Kong to complement its presence in Singapore, expanding its local team and onboarding several of the region’s leading insurance companies.
"I am thrilled to join Clearwater Analytics at this exciting stage of its growth in Asia-Pacific", said George Hindmarsh. "The company’s innovative solutions are uniquely positioned to transform how insurers manage their investment data and meet the region’s complex regulatory and reporting demands. I look forward to working with our talented team to deliver value to clients and drive expansion in the region".
In 2024, Clearwater announced that MSIG Singapore, a leading general insurer and part of the MS&AD Insurance Group, had chosen Clearwater Analytics to enhance its investment data management, portfolio analytics, and reporting functions. By utilizing Clearwater’s platform for comprehensive portfolio reporting and analytics, MSIG Singapore is able to meet international reporting standards like IFRS 9, cut costs, and focus on more strategic, high-value activities.