The reinsurance arm of Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, AXIS Re, has appointed Emilie Hungenberg as a senior underwriter, property, EMEA and Latin America. In her new role, Hungenberg takes on responsibility for underwriting a property treaty portfolio for France, Benelux, Iberia, and Africa. She will work alongside the underwriting...
QIC Global, has appointed Mark Graham as CEO of Antares Managing Agency Ltd, subject to regulatory approval. Graham will report to Michael van der Straaten, CEO at QIC Global. Alexander Craggs, who was acting CEO of Antares since the summer, will be taking the permanent role of deputy CEO of...
Bryan Stirewalt, the chief executive (CE) of the Dubai Financial Services Authority has announced his retirement from the DFSA by the end of his term in September 2021. Saeb Eigner, the DFSA’s chair, said: “On behalf of the DFSA Board I sincerely thank Bryan for his dedication, loyalty and leadership...
The Mediterranean and Gulf Insurance and Reinsurance Co.’s (MEDGULF) board of directors has recently approved the resignation of its chief executive officer (CEO), Tariq bin Abdullah Al-Naim. Al-Naim stepped down citing personal reasons, the company said in a bourse filing. The board has appointed the chief operating officer (COO), Omar...
Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has announced the promotion of Shazia Aslam Rafique to the newly created role of regional product line manager – downstream energy for London, Europe and Dubai. Rafique reports to Michael Gosselin, chief underwriting officer, specialty in her London and Europe...
Oman Qatar Insurance Company (OQIC), a subsidiary of Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), has announced the appointment of Hasan Al-Lawati as the new CEO of the company. Lawati will drive forward the company’s strategic goals to facilitate further growth and development of OQIC in the Sultanate of Oman. In his 12...
Cigna Corporation has expanded the remit of Jerome Droesch, chief executive officer for the Middle East and Africa region to include all markets across South East Asia (SEA) as well as the regional health solutions portfolio. Droesch has successfully led Cigna’s Middle East business and strengthened the company’s standing as...
Guy Carpenter has appointed Andrea Piatti as a managing director within its Global Risk Solutions unit. Piatti will be based in Zurich and work closely with Guy Carpenter’s broking and analytics teams across the Europe and MENA region. He will report to Frank Achtert, head of Strategic Advisory, EMEA, and Ronnie Carroll,...
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has added Luke Baker as its new regional head of liability for regional unit London and Nordics. Baker will join AGCS in 2021 to lead its liability business across the UK, Ireland, Nordics and the Middle East with responsibility for the profitability of the portfolio....
Chubb has announced the appointment of Konstantin Tretiakov as regional casualty manager for the Middle East and North Africa region. In his new role Tretiakov will be responsible for growing and managing Chubb’s casualty portfolio for MENA by developing its reinsurance proposition in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Tunisia and offering extensive...
