Lockton, the world's largest privately held independent insurance broker, has announced its expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, further strengthening its presence across the Middle East. This move is part of Lockton's broader international strategy to ensure proximity to clients and deliver tailored insurance solutions in high-growth markets.
Mr Mohammad Al Abdul Jabbar has been appointed as CEO of Lockton's direct operations in Saudi Arabia. He brings more than two decades of experience across both insurance broking and underwriting, having held senior leadership roles at leading insurance brokers as well as local insurers.
Howden has launched its marine insurance services in Japan, marking an important step in its continued growth across Asia.
Willis, a business of WTW, has announced the establishment of a dedicated Data Centre Industry Practice for Asia, which will deliver a customer-centric proposition, bringing together expertise from all lines of business.
EDME Insurance Brokers has appointed Mr Vinod Krishnan as CEO of its treaty reinsurance vertical, upon the completion of his current stint at Gallagher.
Willis, a WTW business, has appointed Mr Vijay Nair as head of tax insurance for APAC. This newly created role is in Willis' M&A business within the financial, professional and executive risks specialty business.
Kingdom Brokerage Re (DIFC Office) has appointed Mr Bilal El Hoss as its new senior executive officer, according to the reinsurance broker's LinkedIn page.
Kenya based health benefits solutions provider Executive Healthcare Solutions (EHS) has entered into a sole distribution process with Axa Global Healthcare for all its international private medical insurance (IPMI) sold through Africa.
Marsh McLennan has appointed Mr Andrea Bono as CEO of Middle East and Africa, effective January 2026.