Karolien Gielen succeeds Filip Coremans as Managing Director Asia and takes up the role of Managing Director Asia and Business Development

Core Insights - Karolien Gielen will succeed Filip Coremans as Managing Director Asia and Business Development effective February 1, 2026, after Coremans' 23-year tenure at Ageas [1] - The combination of the roles of Managing Director Asia and Business Development aims to strengthen collaboration between the Regional Office Asia and the Corporate Centre in Brussels [2] - Filip Coremans has been pivotal in Ageas's growth, particularly in Asia, and has contributed significantly to the company's success, including the Fortis Settlement [3] Company Overview - Ageas is a Belgian-rooted international insurance group with a 200-year heritage, offering both Life and Non-Life insurance products and engaged in reinsurance activities [4] - The company operates in Europe and Asia, which are major parts of the global insurance market, with successful businesses in multiple countries including Belgium, the UK, and various Asian nations [4] - Ageas employs approximately 50,000 people and reported annual inflows of EUR 18.5 billion in 2024 [4]