Middle East
Neil Moge to lead EMEA insurance portfolio at Goldman Sachs
Neil Moge has been hired by Goldman Sachs to lead a London-based team overseeing investments for insurers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Charles Taylor expands Middle Eastern operations
Charles Taylor has acquired a stake in Saudi Arabian loss adjuster Noble Inspection and Loss Adjustment Company.
XL Group appoints Dennerstahl to head up professional lines
XL Group has appointed Louise Dennerstahl to head up its international professional lines business, covering Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America.
Crawford hires Drew for EMEA role
Crawford & Company has recruited Simon Drew, the chief executive of injury claims mediator Inter Resolve, as its new business performance director for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific regions.
Solvency II voted biggest regulatory challenge by EMEA insurers
Over 90% of insurers in Europe, the Middle East and Asia view Solvency II as the biggest regulatory challenge facing their organisation, according to a study by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Solvency II is "biggest challenge" for 90% of EMEA insurers
Solvency II tops the list of the biggest regulatory challenge for insurers in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, according to a study by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Relocation: The ex-pat factor
Following the news Allianz Insurance chief executive Andrew Torrance is moving to the US, Post quizzed senior British insurance professionals who have moved overseas on what he can expect.
Towers Watson appoints Frederik Koencke to head crisis management for EMEA
Frederik Koencke has been appointed as the first Towers Watson crisis management group managing director for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
QBE launches aviation excess liabilities in Dubai
QBE has launched an excess of loss product for aviation liabilities in the Middle East.
No restrictions on Mecca pilgrimage despite coronavirus
The World Health Organisation is advising pilgrims to wear a mask at Mecca during Ramadan, but the Saudi Arabian government has no travel restrictions in place.
InterGlobal expands sales team
Twenty four sales staff have been appointed or promoted by international medical insurer InterGlobal.
Besso acquires Istanbul-based aviation broker
Besso Insurance Group has agreed a deal to acquire Istanbul-based insurance and reinsurance broker HSB Sigorta ve Reasurans Brokerligi.
Japan's Iran oil imports fall by 96% in April
Sanctions over Iran's nuclear threat from the US and EU have crippled Japan's oil imports from Iran. Other major customers also cut imports.
Insurance can support economic development in MENA region says Zurich
Insurance can promote economic development, create jobs and boost trade across the Middle East and North Africa region, a new report by Zurich has claimed.
Crawford hires forensic accountant to lead BI adjusting team
Claims management firm Crawford & Company has recruited forensic accountant Ian Hasson from Pricewaterhouse Coopers.
Coronavirus claims 18 lives in Saudi Arabia
The coranavirus, which is similar to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, has caused the deaths of 18 people in Saudi Arabia.
Clements creates insurance marketplace for UN staff
Clements Worldwide has launched a web-based marketplace, to provide insurance protection to the United Nations Federal Credit Union’s 100 000 members.
Marine: Tidal waves
Still reeling from recent huge losses, marine insurers cannot increase rates due to over-capacity – but is the outlook for the sector as negative as it seems?
Marsh appoints Mena business development head
Marsh has appointed Neil Irwin to lead the firm’s business development across its Middle East and North Africa region.
Marsh seeks to extend MENA operations with appointment
Marsh has appointed Neil Irwin to lead the firm’s business development across its Middle East and North Africa region as the broker plans to extend its insurance and risk management services in the region.
Opinion: White lies, black lies & statistics
Ms. Nyman’s recent piece in Insurance Insight entitled, “UAE Insurance Sector Expected to Grow in 2013” proved interesting to read for a number of reasons.
Markel International hires professional risks specialist
Markel International has appointed Bhavik Desai as an underwriter in its professional and financial risks division.
WHO issues virus warning
The World Health Organisation has said the novel coronavirus, which is similar to SARS, can pass between humans.
UAE insurance sector expected to grow in 2013
The regulatory environment for insurers in the United Arab Emirates is challenging but should not scupper growth in the short term, according to AM Best.