Gallagher has promoted Mr Andy Winwood to the role of Senior Executive Officer for the Middle East and Africa, subject to regulatory approval.
Abundant insurance capacity and strong competition continue to create favourable conditions for commercial insurance buyers across most major lines of business, according to global insurance broker Aon in its Q2 2026 Global Insurance Market Insights report.
Crescent Egypt Insurance Brokers has welcomed Dr Mahmoud Ahmed El-Sherif as Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer.
MSIG Asia has appointed Mr Ronak Shah as Regional CEO, effective 1 October 2026. In addition to leading the insurer's operations across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, India and Oceania, Mr Shah will assume regional leadership responsibility for Mainland China, Taiwan and Korea.
Syrian Airlines Holding Company has signed its first reinsurance contract with international reinsurers with high credit ratings in the Lloyd's market, the world's biggest specialist insurance marketplace.
The news that a Memorandum of Understanding on a peace deal has been signed between the US and Iran could be a positive step toward easing geopolitical tensions in the region.
The peace deal between the US and Iran to end the three-and-a-half-month-long conflict in the Middle East is likely to have a major impact on the insurance and reinsurance markets worldwide.
Al Ain Ahlia Insurance Company (Al Ain Ahlia) has announced the conclusion of Mr Mohd Mazhar Hamadeh's tenure as CEO, effective 11 June 2026. The announcement was made in a company statement disclosed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX).
Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) has announced the appointment of Mr Jugal Madaan as Acting CEO.
Multi-class specialty MGA, HIVE Underwriting, has appointed Mr James Lee as Non-Executive Director.