We could go on about what we’ve achieved, but our readers still say it best from A to Z.
REGULATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS
“During the past years, MEIR has showed a remarkable, tireless presence in the different insurance markets, shedding light on the successes and challenges of the insurance sector in a large number of jurisdictions. It has always been a pleasure to read about Lebanon and our neighbours which have been regularly featured, giving the magazine the stature of a regional platform facilitating exchange between regulators and insurance companies in various jurisdictions.
The team of the Insurance Control Commission of Lebanon joins me in congratulating MEIR and its staff for this important milestone in their achievements. We wish you all the best for the coming years.”
– Mrs Nadine El Habbal Assali, Acting Head of the Insurance Control Commission, Ministry of Economy and Trade, Insurance Control Commission, Lebanon
“I am pleased to extend my sincere congratulations to MEIR on its 10th anniversary. As you harvest the outcome of success and creativity, the General Arab Insurance Federation (GAIF) highly appreciates the magazine’s efforts in serving the Arab insurance and reinsurance sectors, and this has been translated into its popularity and widespread readership.
The magazine is one of the most important and distinguished specialised publications noted for its professionalism in all its subjects, because of the knowledge it provides and its insurance and economic updates on various Arab and international markets.
I also thank Mr Sivam and his team for addressing vital issues which highlight the importance of the insurance sector.
May all of us carry on with the hard work of strengthening the ties of cooperation between our various insurance markets. With my best heartfelt congratulations to MEIR, and wishing its team continuous success in serving our Arab insurance markets.”
– Mr Abdul Khaliq R Khalil, Secretary General, GAIF
“It is indeed a wonderful opportunity to share the joy and happiness of celebrating the 10th anniversary of the MEIR.
On behalf of FAIR and speaking for myself, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations, wishing every success and more prosperity to a great magazine with a wonderful group of people. Through your leadership and dedication, you have been able to build such a group and we are all proud of your achievements.
This is an outstanding record of growth during the past 10 years; we are impressed with the accomplishments and successful stories of the MEIR. MEIR has succeeded in responding to the challenges facing the industry, thinking outside the box which make people listen and keep supporting. With this remarkable success comes greater opportunities and challenges. Face it with the same energy; we will always support you.
Words are indeed short in expressing appreciation and gratitude to this level of cooperation and commitment MEIR is paying to FAIR. Being our media partner, we appreciate your commitment and invaluable support.
We wish you all the best in this challenging task, and many more anniversaries to come.”
– Dr Adel Mounir, Secretary General, Federation of Afro-Asian Insurers and Reinsurers (FAIR)
“Khalil Gibran said it all: ‘Work is love made visible. And if you cannot work with love but only with distaste, it is better that you should leave your work and sit at the gate of the temple and take the alms of those who work with joy. For if you bake bread with indifference, you bake a bitter bread that feeds but half a man’s hunger.’
For the last 10 years, you’ve been doing your work with love and passion, your striving to make the difference and build the bonds of trust with the insurance industry in the Middle East is not only noticeable but also admirable. I thank you for baking a bread that feeds our hunger for knowledge, openness, new ideas, transparency and most importantly, true partnerships.”
– Dr Ali Al Wazani, Chairman, Jordan Insurance Federation and CEO, First Insurance Co
“MEIR is a reliable and comprehensive source of news for the region. It has been one of the leading in this field and managed to preserve a high-level of professionalism in delivering news and presenting the industry. The magazine has done very well in promoting the industry and help spreading the awareness amongst people working in the field in MENA. Moreover, MEIR has been serving markets through the amount of analysis and research it provides. The magazine is becoming an indispensable tool for all those interested in knowing more about our markets.”
– Mr Amjad Jaddou, Secretary General, Palestinian Insurance Federation
“Please accept my warmest congratulations on celebrating the 10th Anniversary of MEIR serving the MENA insurance industry.
How quickly time flies. I still recall the early days when Sivam and I discussed bringing MEIR to the MENA region. Today, MEIR has gone on to capture and meet the information needs of the MENA insurance and takaful practitioners, which has positioned your magazine to be one of the leading publications in the region.
As MEIR has grown and developed, I commend the exemplary efforts of everyone affiliated with MEIR, and extend my appreciation for your many valuable and unstinted contributions to the MENA insurance industry, as well as your commitment to the region.
Congratulations! I wish you many more successful years and look forward to collaborate further for the benefit of the MENA insurance markets.”
– Dr Bassel Hindawi, Chairman/ CEO, DIFC Insurance Association
“It is an auspicious opportunity to congratulate MEIR on 10 years of serving the MENA insurance industry.
MEIR is not just a publication. The management and team have mutually invested in the market on a business and personal level. They cover the market with integrity and love for every aspect, everywhere, within every culture. It is a focused magazine of our time for the industry in which we have invested our lives.
Through their number of conferences, they address the multitude of issues of our modern day risks.
MEIR brought the MENA Rendezvous for the Levant market to our shores. They recognised the lack of a full marketplace venue for us to come together, as is provided for the European market.
Through their diversified MENA Insurance CEO Club, MEIR has provided a relevant opportunity for leaders in the MENA market to congregate and communicate to address emerging risks worldwide, and analyse their effects on our region.
One of the most honest and diligently organised evenings is the MEIR’s Middle East Insurance Industry Awards. With a number of prestigious regional and international judges, the awards reflect actual achievement and designation in our industry – awards that mean something!
Many are satisfied with the industry investment displayed by this publication. One can wake up in the morning in Dubai or anywhere in the world, knowing what is happening in the MENA insurance industry with the up-to-date MEIR online. I wake up in anticipation of opening the mail to see the insurance industry news.
MEIR has invested time, energy and focus to our industry. I know MEIR will continue its incredible journey, with relentless promising commitment and successful contributions to improving the industry in our region and beyond.”
– Mr Fareed Lutfi, Secretary General, Emirates Insurance Association
“In England, the 10th anniversary of a child coincides with the entrance examination to a different school.
In marriage, the 10th anniversary is known as the ‘tin’ anniversary.
Your 10th anniversary is the confirmation of your success in a difficult field. Difficult because you took the challenge of publishing an English magazine in an Arab-speaking environment.
Insurance has still a very poor image in the MENA region, and I believe, together with all my peers, that you are trying to help us improve this picture. After all, the questions to answer are: without insurance, would we have a protected economy or simply chaos? Would we have a banking system providing loans to corporate and individuals? Would we have life protection for families and pension schemes?
We are one of the three pillars of the financial system. We insurers are very high tax payers. We are also the largest clients to banks. We invest our capital, free reserves and assets in the local economies. Last but not least, we provide interesting job opportunities to a young generation.
Your magazine is promoting our business and we are very thankful for this.
Congratulations and happy anniversary.”
– Mr Max Zaccar, President, Association des Compagnies d’Assurances au Liban (ACAL)
“I’d like to offer my hearty congratulations on the 10th anniversary of MEIR. In this short period of time, MEIR has become an indispensable resource for any insurance professional involved or interested in the MENA region. The articles are concise and thoughtful, hitting both current and future key topics. This publication doesn’t just chronicle the growth of the region, it contributes to the growth of the region. I wouldn’t want to be without it.”
– Mr Michael J Morrissey, President & CEO, International Insurance Society
“The African Insurance Organisation (AIO) congratulates MEIR on this landmark celebration of its 10th anniversary. In so short a time, MEIR has become an authoritative journal on the insurance industry in the MENA region. The level of professionalism in reporting, high standards and quality of the publication are laudable. The AIO is proud to have been associated with MEIR as media partner at some of our annual events, and look forward to working with you in the years to come. May the next 10 years be even more successful than the first. Hearty congratulations!”
– Ms Prisca Soares, Secretary General, AIO
INSURANCE COMPANIES
“MEIR has become one of the references that I personally use to get updated news on the Middle East insurance and reinsurance market.
I always use news from MEIR as one of the reliable references to market information. I do share the news with the concerned staff within our organisation. This has been proven to be an added value to all of them.
Although MEIR is celebrating 10 years and this is considerably new in comparison with other publications, it has become, in a very short time, one of the sources that everyone should use to get accurate news.
I would like to seize this opportunity to congratulate all the members and staff of MEIR on their 10th anniversary, and I wish you all good luck and success for years and years to come.”
– Mr Alaa El-Zoheiry, Managing Director, Arab Misr Insurance Group (gig)
“RAK Insurance would like to congratulate MEIR as you celebrate a decade of providing valuable information and meaningful insights on the relevant issues and major developments in the insurance industry.
2016 is shaping up to be a tough and challenging year for the industry. With the political and social unease effecting many parts of the world, businesses are facing a tough economic climate.
RAK Insurance believes that building good relationships and partnerships is vitally important. It is on this premise that we are privileged to partner with MEIR to help contribute to awareness and education on how the market behaves, and inform markets of our innovative solutions that offer them value propositions for their investment.
Once again, congratulations to all the staff behind the success of your magazine, and we look forward to many more years of partnership.”
– Mr Andrew Smith, CEO, RAK Insurance
“MEIR is one of the magazines which I take time to read and pay attention to for its rich content. It is a very reliable news source and has been making impressive attempts to expand the knowledge about the region’s markets and promote the regional insurance industry. I salute the magazine’s professionalism and objectivity in publishing news, including the e-daily which has been informative and feeding our markets with data and information. Congratulations on your 10th anniversary and we hope to continue on this journey together.”
– Mr Basem Odeh, Chairman, Insurance Executive Committee Saudi Arabia and CEO, Arabian Shield Cooperative Insurance Co
“Hearty congratulations on your magazine completing 10 years. Over these 10 years, this magazine has rendered an invaluable service for our industry in the Middle East, highlighting the important issues and posing the important questions. Wishing Sivam and his team the very best for the future.”
– Mr Brian Reilly, CEO – Middle East, Zurich Insurance Company
“Warm congratulations to the MEIR team for delivering a decade of fine insurance reporting to our region. Keeping the industry abreast of all developments impacting the insurance business, the – team continues to play a key role in delivering well researched, valuable information and insights that support the decision-making process – be they regulatory reforms, country profiles, risk management issues, underwriting analytics or crucial technological advancements.
Across its well-organised event platforms, MEIR offers all insurance professionals in the region the opportunity to interact, engage and share best practices. Additionally, the exclusive MENA Insurance CEO Club is a great initiative bringing together the region’s top decision makers to stimulate dialogue and address thought-provoking questions on the industry’s challenges.
We look forward to further innovation and insights in the days ahead, and wish the MEIR team the very best in all their endeavours.”
– Mr Christos Adamantiadis, CEO, Oman Insurance Company
“For 10 consecutive years, MEIR has been closely monitoring and covering the progresses of the market and emphasising on the main aptitude of the business risk.
As a professional regional magazine targeting insurers, reinsurers, brokers, lawyers and other audiences, I would personally like to congratulate you for all the efforts done to keep the readers aware of the latest technical developments in the insurance sector and wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavours.”
– Mr Elie Nasnas, General Manager, AXA Middle East
“On behalf of AROPE Insurance, I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to MEIR on its 10th Anniversary. Since 2006, MEIR has become a reference for every insurance professional in Lebanon and the region, and a reliable source of news and knowledge to all investors, businessmen and decision makers.
I would also like to highlight the remarkable ongoing evolution of MEIR, where it has multiplied its activities throughout the years by developing essential directories, organising regional networking events, and saluting the industry with the yearly Middle East Insurance Industry Awards, adding value to the MENA insurance sector; not forgetting setting up the prestigious MENA Insurance CEO Club in 2010, which is today a hub for exchanging ideas and a solid platform for regional development.
Thanks to its unparalleled professionalism backed by a skillful editorial board, MEIR contributes to modernising insurance by making it more interesting and accessible. Happy anniversary!”
– Mr Fateh Bekdache, Vice Chairman & General Manager, AROPE Insurance
“I was surprised to be reminded that MEIR was celebrating its 10th anniversary. It felt like MEIR has always been around. When 10 years does not seem like 10 years but feels like forever, then you know how much MEIR has become part of our insurance profession. Like all things in life, media and communication are critical components in furthering the progress of a profession. MEIR has become the most significant communication platform for this region’s insurance industry. It has successfully established itself to not only become the spokesperson for the industry, but has also managed to get the profession to introspect and reflect on issues that are important for this region’s future. The initiative to form the MENA Insurance CEO Club, acknowledging high performers, and its 10th Anniversary Summit focusing on the ‘Underwriting for Profit: Myth or Reality in Today’s World’ underlines how much MEIR is part of our professional lives. Happy anniversary and keep up the great work!”
– Mr Gautam Datta, Advisor to the Board, Al Madina Takaful
“Jordan Insurance Company (JIC) would like to extend its sincerest congratulations to MEIR on the occasion of its 10-year anniversary of publication.
In the first decade of its existence, MEIR has quickly become the MENA region’s leading professional journal on matters related to insurance. In line with its mission of providing up-to-date and relevant information to its readers, MEIR strives to elevate the level of professionalism of insurance practitioners, as well as establish higher standards of conduct. MEIR responds to the needs of those within the industry by having an awards programme that recognises achievement, and by hosting multiple conferences that address the insurance industry today.
JIC believes that MEIR will continue to display excellence as it strives to become the premier source of knowledge, advice and solutions to key issues concerning the world of insurance.”
– Mr Imad Abdel Khaleq, CEO/ General Manager, JIC
“On behalf of AXA, I would like to extend my heartiest congratulations to the entire team of MEIR on its 10th anniversary. This is a momentous milestone, and I hope that as it has for the last decade, MEIR will continue to bring clarity on contemporary and upcoming trends and issues that are shaping the future of the insurance industry in the region.”
– Mr Jad Ariss, CEO, AXA Middle East & Africa
“Many congratulations on your 10th anniversary. Over the last decade, Sivam and his team have performed an invaluable service for our industry in the Middle East, highlighting important issues and posing the important questions. From boom to bust and back again, you have reported it all fairly, impartially and professionally. Good luck for the next 10 years.”
– Mr Jason Light, CEO, Emirates Insurance Company
“MetLife warmly congratulates MEIR for celebrating a decade of achievements in support of the regional insurance industry.
MEIR has played a vital role in linking insurers, reinsurers, distribution partners and the professional community of which we are all part of. It has also helped to recognise and reward industry leaders and improve standards across the sector, reflecting customer focus, innovation and professionalism.
Much has changed in the last 10 years and MEIR has provided both a voice as well as a platform for the industry to share its views on trends and best practices, and provide a basis for a rapidly maturing industry.
We commend MEIR for its initiatives and efforts to raise the industry’s profile, and congratulate the entire team.”
– Mr Julio Garcia-Villalon, Regional Head – Middle East & Africa, MetLife
“I would like to pass on my congratulations to MEIR on the occasion of their 10th year anniversary publication. MEIR has arguably being at the forefront of reporting news in the region, highlighting major trends and themes that have and continue to shape the markets – both in print and through their regional conferences. They have reinvented themselves on many occasions which is reflective of the landscape in which we operate, and I wish them continued success over the next 10 years!”
– Mr Mark Cooper, General Representative, Middle East, Lloyd’s Limited
“2016 marks the 10th anniversary for both MEIR and Daman. MEIR is a pioneer as the first insurance-focused publication in the region. It is essential for insurance executives to keep abreast of events and trends from across our quickly changing region. Each issue of MEIR has valuable insights, both from its editorial team and also from the content supplied from executives throughout the region. Daman is a regular contributor, as we value the insights, commentary, and meaningful conversation with MEIR readers. We wish MEIR many more decades of success.”
– Dr Michael Bitzer, CEO, National Health Insurance Company – Daman
“I would like to sincerely congratulate the family of MEIR on their 10th anniversary. From the time the magazine was introduced 10 years ago, it has gained the respect and admiration of the insurance industry in the Middle East. Apart from the charisma of Sivam and Sheela which has been instrumental in the success of the magazine, the articles that the magazine has focused on have certainly increased awareness and boosted professionalism in the industry.
MEIR has been very active in various areas. They have hosted more than 25 conferences in the region including the ME Healthcare Conference, ME Bancassurance Conference, ME Motor Insurance Conference, ME Life Summit, ME Political Risks Conference, ME Brokers’ Summit, MENA Rendezvous & Dubai Rendezvous. In 2010, MEIR initiated the successful MENA insurance CEO Club which includes prominent figures from the industry.
Each monthly edition covers more than news, trends and developments with insights on market developments, interviews with leaders and regulators.
We have seen a few attempts to launch many insurance magazines and publications in the past 10 years. Whilst many have been discontinued or ownership has moved frequently, MEIR has continued its march from strength to strength.
I wish MEIR many happy anniversaries to come and would like to congratulate Sivam, Sheela and their team on this happy occasion.”
– Mr Omer Hassan Elamin, President, Orient Group
“The Takaful Emarat team would like to extend hearty congratulations to the MEIR team on their 10-year anniversary. The last 10 years have witnessed tremendous growth for the publication, and it is widely recognised as the go-to publication for insurance industry news.
Being one of the most widely read magazines by insurance professionals in the region, their strong readership is a testament to their commitment to providing in-depth industry news and insights, offering their readers access to first-hand knowledge of the industry. Since our launch in 2008, we have always been well supported by their editorial team who understand both our business and strategy, and follow our success story and our exceptional growth that took place within such a short span of time. We look forward to working with the MEIR team in the years ahead and wish them continued success.”
– Mr Wael Al-Sharif, CEO, Takaful Emarat
“Reading through the daily email news from MEIR is a must and the first thing for me to do every morning. The news are short, direct, relevant and informative. MEIR shortens the distance of distant events and activities in an ever-evolving industry. It is becoming an increasingly important part of the reinsurance arena, not only in MENA but also in the wider Asian markets. I wish to extend my congratulations to MEIR in its 10th anniversary and my best wishes for many decades to come.”
– Mr Amir Almuhanna, CEO, Kuwait Reinsurance Co
“It gives me immense pleasure to write this note, as I am a regular reader of MEIR. Ten years has literally breezed past us and I can say with utmost confidence that the MEIR has positioned itself as a leader in its space. Your commitment to maintenance of the highest quality and all your efforts to bring the industry together through your regular events, despite all the challenges you face, are commendable and appreciated by the industry. Please continue to keep up this great work.
I take this opportunity on behalf of my colleagues at RGA to congratulate you on your 10th anniversary, and wish you many more years of success.”
– Mr Ashraf Al Azzouni, Managing Director, RGA Reinsurance Company Middle East Limited
“Africa Re warmly congratulates MEIR on its 10th anniversary. Your publications have tremendously contributed to shaping the insurance and reinsurance industry in the region. Keep it up! We wish you another decade of success and more positive influence in the agenda of insurance industry development.”
– Mr Corneille Karekezi, Group Managing Director/ CEO, African Reinsurance Corporation
“On behalf of Trust Re, our sincere congratulations to MEIR on the occasion of its 10th anniversary.
Since its inception, we have had much respect for the way the MEIR team has adapted to the regional culture, strengthened its commitment, and ultimately flourished.
Renowned for its high calibre of interviewees, namely regional and international leaders who have made an impact, MEIR’s interview style is notable. Their approach is humble, questions are searching and debate is encouraged.
Throughout the last decade, MEIR has shown distinctively strong support for industry conferences. We hold MEIR in particularly high regard for recognising the value of training and development, as shown by its awards for Educational & Training Initiative of the Year and Educational Service Provider of the Year at the past two Middle East Insurance Industry Awards.
For the future, we envisage further integration between Asia Insurance Review and MEIR, to increase knowledge sharing between Asia and the Middle East; this will be of mutual benefit to both regions.
The entire Trust Re team wishes MEIR all the very best.”
– Mr Fadi AbuNahl, CEO, Trust Re
“The Middle East insurance market has made strides to transform into a sophisticated and mature market. Active and responsive media is essential to keep up with the fast-paced development in the region.
Quite rapidly, MEIR has become a leading publication in the digital media sphere and an important source of credible information.
Personally, my business day starts with reading MEIR as it became an essential tool for everyone’s day to day business.
On its 10th anniversary, I would like to congratulate MEIR on a decade of excellence in sounding the industry voice.”
– Mr Fahad Al-Hesni, Managing Director/ CEO, Saudi Re
“MEIR has become a valuable source for the MENA insurance sector with its timely news and important topics since its founding. It offers an up-to-date platform where you can follow latest sector news, read in-depth market reviews supported by interviews with leading names, and follow upcoming industry events. More than just a regular magazine, MEIR is also involved in key regional events and further organises conferences on important topics for market players to discuss and review. We appreciate the determination and professionalism of the MEIR team and we trust their success will continue with their enthusiasm and dedication to the MENA region.”
– Mr Kaan Acun, Assistant General Manager, Millî Reasürans T.A.S.
“It is with a great pleasure that we extend our warmest congratulations to you for completing 10 years of performing and success.
You have achieved tremendous growth and have built eminent goodwill in the MENA insurance community. You have always tried to provide the best services to the insurance industry; your services are always marvellous and appreciated.
Congratulations on your wonderful journey of 10 years of success and we hope the same for the future also.
Hope your magazine reaches to new heights in the coming days.
We wish you all the best for your future.”
– Mrs Lamia Ben Mahmoud, Chairman & CEO, Tunis Re
“I still recall the first few issues of MEIR that attracted our attention. It has now been 10 years, and nothing has changed our positive first impression. Over the years, we have even amassed a considerable collection of the issues as they constitute a nice overview on the developments in the MENA insurance markets.
Keep up the hard work and continue being a major source of information and a promoter of insurance awareness in our region.”
– Mr Mazen Abouchakra, Managing Director, LifeHealth – Mediterranean, MENA & Cyprus, GenRe
“I am delighted to congratulate MEIR on their 10th anniversary. This is an important milestone and a sign of your maturity and consistent quality.
MEIR has been instrumental in supporting the growth of the industry by being an informative and effective media partner in many of the industry events. MEIR has also brought forth ideas and served as a platform for industry dialogue, highlighting trends and market issues.
Therefore, it is no wonder that MEIR has gained remarkable popularity in past decade and has achieved excellence in industry publications. It has come to be a ‘must have’ journal for the insurance industry.
I also believe that such success could only be achieved by the hard work and dedication. Therefore, Editor-in-Chief Sivam Subramaniam and his able team deserve big accolades.
I hope that MEIR and your other publications go from strength to strength and achieve many more fabulous milestone anniversaries.
Keep up the good work!”
– Mr Mohamed El-Dishish, CEO, Emirates Retakaful Limited
“MEIR is a publication that is at the forefront of the (re)insurance industry. With its wide coverage of key markets across the MENA region as well as Southeast Asia, it is an important platform to keep industry professionals up-to-date with significant market developments taking place in the (re)insurance and the global (re)takaful industry. I also appreciate how MEIR brings together and engages industry professionals through the various conferences that it supports. MEIR is undoubtedly instrumental in fostering a robust (re)insurance community in the region.”
– Mr Rainer Lehner, Senior Executive Officer, Dubai Branch Office, Asia Capital Re
“During these years, MEIR truly brought an added value to the Middle Eastern insurance market. You were always keen on keeping insurance players aware of the latest industry news and developments, and provided us with a wealth of valuable reports and articles. Via focused and well-organised conferences (and lately awards), MEIR has also been a player in raising awareness, encouraging best practices, and pushing for enhanced collaboration among different market actors. I also praise the exemplary efforts at forming the MENA Insurance CEO Club, a think-tank to shape and lead the future growth of the regional insurance industry.
Access to a reliable database of statistics and information about the different Middle Eastern markets may be another success to add to the current list of MEIR’s achievements.
Congratulations on your wonderful journey of 10 years of success, and I hope the same for the future, too.”
– Mr Ronald Chidiac, General Manager, Arab Reinsurance
INSURANCE & REINSURANCE BROKERS
“I would like to personally and professionally congratulate you for providing us with the right information at the right time over the last 10 years. All our team read your monthly magazine and we all receive your daily email newsletters, which are extremely useful. The content always relays the information appropriately by selecting the news for us rather than flooding us with information.
Over the last 10 years, the insurance and reinsurance world in the Middle East has changed tremendously, advancing at a fast pace, and your articles are well following the trend. The content is interesting, especially as you often present the latest technological advances with respect to risk assessments and innovations. You have successfully created the MENA Insurance CEO Club and the Middle East Insurance Industry Awards. In addition, you are constantly organising conferences dedicated to very specific topics which are always of interest to our organisation.
In conclusion, I would like to sincerely thank you all for your time and dedication to our region as well as congratulate you for successfully meeting our needs when it comes to news.”
– Mr Ahmed Rajab, CEO MENA, Aon Benfield
“When I met Mr Sivam Subramanian for the first time on 14 November 2005, he asked me if a new insurance magazine could succeed in the Middle East; my response was very positive. A few months later, when I received the first issue of MEIR, I was very happy to see a new magazine in English, tackling technical, management and strategic issues, and targeting a large audience.
Ten years later, MEIR is now part of the media landscape in our region. The number and constructive content of the articles makes MEIR a magazine of reference for all professionals. Despite the constraints, I’m confident of its future success.
I wish to see MEIR gaining more audience and continuing to spreading insurance and takaful knowledge. Good luck to the MEIR team.”
– Mr Chakib Abouzaid, Group Chief Marketing Officer – Reinsurance, GroupMed Reinsurance Brokers
“Ten years is not much in the life of a professional magazine, however, what MEIR has achieved in such a short period of time is commendable as it has taken a lead amongst its long established peers. I personally enjoy reading the variety of topics MEIR tackles in every edition. The MEIR online edition is the first thing I read every morning as it provides a useful source of information. MEIR has also been very active in supporting the industry through the various seminars that it actively supports. On its 10th anniversary, I wish MEIR and its management the best of luck and more success in the years to come.”
– Mr Nagib Bahous, President & CEO, MIG Holding
“Congratulations on your 10-year milestone.
We are proud of our association with MEIR, on which we rely for insurance market intelligence in the MENA region and beyond. MEIR’s dedication to providing in-depth analysis on an economic, financial and technical basis has proven both relevant and valuable to Fenchurch Faris Ltd, which extends its heartfelt congratulations to the MEIR team. MEIR’s attention to human resources has also been appreciated along with its standing as a primary source of insurance market developments both on a territorial, products and personnel basis.”
– Mr Rafat B Faris, Executive Director, Fenchurch Faris Ltd
“I clearly recall giving my first official interview to MEIR in the coffee shop at the Grand Hyatt in Amman, Jordan, in June 2009 during the International Insurance Society’s Annual Seminar.
It was my first opportunity to articulate the vision of Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company during my tenure as its CEO (2009-2014). Sivam’s informed and candid interview approach amplified my confidence thereafter to take my message to a global audience, and I am grateful for this.
My association with the MENA Insurance CEO Club, the brain child of MEIR, began as one of its original members in 2010. The Club continues to promote dynamic and structured cross-border exchanges among leading (re)insurance practice experts on current challenges and opportunities and future aspirations of our market. As an alumni, I hope that the Club continues to foster healthy dialogue among industry stakeholders in the years ahead.
On behalf of the entire team at Kay International, we congratulate Team MEIR for their sustainable and meaningful growth. Here’s to the next 10 years.”
– Mr Walid A Sidani, Regional Managing Director, Kay International AMEA
“I wish MEIR all success; it has been a great, well-organised and informative magazine for years. Its timely news releases are very valuable and the coverage is well spread. I consider MEIR as a main source of information. Can’t imagine the industry without it. Congratulations and I wish you great success for years to come.”
– Mr Zuhair Al Atout, CEO, APEX Insurance
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS & SERVICE PROVIDERS
“At NEXtCARE, we are committed to deliver continuous innovations and are focused on customer centricity while striving for excellence in the services we offer our stakeholders. We very selectively choose the partners we work with as we believe in long-term and collaborative work to help us achieve our mutual goals.
I would like to thank and congratulate MEIR for their thought-leading and refreshing content published over the past 10 years. The publication has had a consistent voice providing practical industry insights that has enabled in-depth dialogue and knowledge exchange among the various industry stakeholders, and has created platforms and forums empowering experts to discuss and respond creatively and innovatively to our various market challenges. I look forward to reading more of your publications.”
– Mr Christian Gregorowicz, CEO AWP MEA, NEXtCARE
“I have been an avid reader of MEIR and have been following it since its inception. I have seen this magazine move from its initial stages to the current industry leading position and believe MEIR has achieved tremendous success by providing high quality articles which make an interesting read. Apart from the publications, MEIR has gone beyond a simple magazine by holding conferences and hosting the MENA Insurance CEO Club, which has led to increased collaboration in the industry. I would like to congratulate them on their 10th anniversary and look forward to interacting with them.”
– Mr Hatim Maskawala, Managing Director, Badri Management Consultancy
“My work day starts with reading MEIR eDaily for the latest developments affecting our region and industry. MEIR is a publication that has emerged from being a news platform to a successful thought-provoking and thought-sharing platform for our industry, and I sincerely wish MEIR continued success for decades to come in partnering and serving our region and industry.”
– Mr Mohammed Ali Londe, Assistant Vice President – Analyst, EMEA Insurance, Moody’s
“Ten years in a rapidly changing marketplace, an evolving publishing sector, and a growing insurance sector is to evidentially an achievement. MEIR’s resilience and growth in these times is commendable. Providing an authoritative news and analysis service to a broad and expanding region requires commitment and ability to access to the right sources of insight. Congratulations to MEIR on flourishing through to this 10th year as a regional insurance publication that continues to serve the Middle East and its interests to the core.”
– Mr Nick Charteris-Black, Managing Director, Market Development – EMEA, A.M. Best
“I would like to extend my congratulations to MEIR in its 10 years of serving the MENA insurance sector.
Over the past 10 years, I have seen the MENA market take significant steps in transforming into a profession with increased focus not just on qualifications, but on ethical standards and continuous professional development. I foresee regulators pushing on this door soon.
I look forward to another 10 years in which your publication helps nurture the behaviours of an increasingly confident and successful profession delighting its customers.”
– Dr Sandy Scott, Former CEO, Chartered Insurance Institute
“The growth of infrastructure of this type is the hallmark of a maturing economy. MEIR has been instrumental in raising awareness and supporting the growth and accomplishment of the regional insurance industry. The BIBF congratulates them on 10 years of excellence and wishes them every success.”
– Mrs Solveig Nicklos, Director, BIBF
“Congratulations to MEIR on its 10th anniversary! Its longevity is testament to its importance in the marketplace and the hard work of all the team led by Sivam, who is tireless in his energy and enthusiasm for the industry. MEIR is always on the pulse of the industry due to the high quality of its journalism and industry knowledge. I wish MEIR every success for the future and look forward to reading the 20th anniversary edition!”
– Ms Susan Dingwall, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright