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London heads to Dubai for inaugural Islamic Insurance conference
The Islamic Insurance Association of London (IIAL) will hold its first conference with the Islamic insurance and risk community in Dubai next Sunday (8 November) to see how the sector can move to the next level.
Lloyd's appoints Mark Cooper as first Dubai country manager
Lloyd's has appointed Mark Cooper to lead the market's new operation in the Dubai International Financial Centre effective February 2015.
Markel applies for trade credit license in Dubai
Specialist insurer Markel is hoping to receive a license to offer trade credit insurance in Dubai by the end of 2014.
Makhoul appointed as executive chairman for Marsh MENA
Marsh has appointed Robert Makhoul as executive chairman for Marsh Middle East and North Africa.
Catlin receives Lloyd's license from Dubai
Specialist insurer and reinsurer Catlin has established a presence in the Middle East through an office in Dubai.
Markel welcomes Lloyd's Dubai plans
Markel has welcomed the proposed Dubai branch of Lloyd’s acknowledging the market cannot wait for business to come to London.
Dubai expats warned of mandatory health insurance implications
Expatriates in Dubai have been urged to ensure they have the correct level of health insurance in place following a ruling by the Dubai healthcare authority.
JLT expands reach with Dutch and Middle East acquisitions
JLT has acquired a marine specialty broker based in the Netherlands and invested in a Dubai-based broker in a bid to expand its international reach.
JLT expands specialty international reach
JLT has acquired a marine specialty broker based in the Netherlands and invested in a Dubai-based broker,in a bid to expand its international reach.
Moody's unveils Dubai insurance team
Rating agency Moody’s has launched a dedicated insurance analytics team in the United Arab Emirates, centred in Dubai.
Clements Worldwide launches Dubai operation
US insurer Clements Worldwide has followed the 2009 launch of its London office with an expansion in Dubai.
Kennedys hires Clyde & Co energy and construction partner
Kennedys has grown its international energy team with the hire of Graeme Baird from Clyde & Co.
Guy Carpenter launches in Dubai
Guy Carpenter & Company has opened its first office in the Middle East and has received a licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to operate as an insurance intermediary in the Dubai International Financial Centre.
RSA opens Dubai office
RSA has been granted permission to operate in the Dubai International Financial Centre, starting on 18 November.
US Risk plans Dubai launch
US Risk is seeking to establish broking operations in Dubai.
Psychopathy versus governance
Having recently relocated from Qatar back to Dubai I had the unenviable task of sorting through the various insurance and risk related books and papers I accumulated over the years.
William Russell re-brands and launches new website to 'remain competitive'
Expatriate insurance specialist William Russell is launching a major re-brand to coincide with its 20th anniversary in the industry.
Q&A with Allianz Worldwide Care's Andrew Seale
As the expat market continues to thrive in the Middle East, Stephanie Denton spoke to Andrew Seale, regional manager for the UK, Middle East and Italy at Allianz Worldwide Care, about the challenges this transient population brings to the private medical…
Atradius appoints D'Souza as Dubai country manager
Credit insurer Atradius has appointed Schuyler D'Souza as country manager for Dubai to support the company's growing business in the Middle East through regional partner Arab Orient.
Certificate aims to reduce premiums for Dubai's safe drivers
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority is introducing a driver certificate designed to allow safe motorists to reduce their premiums.
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The top 10 most popular articles published on insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
Globaleye recruits new MD from Noor Takaful
International wealth management company Globaleye has appointed Jawaid Tabassum as general manager for its general insurance and employee benefits department in the United Arab Emirates.
Zurich relocates Dubai office
Zurich Insurance Group has relocated its Dubai General Insurance offices to accommodate growing operations in the United Arab Emirates and increase convenience for customers and partners.
Middle East guest blog: A silver lining?
The United Arab Emirates insurance industry went from denial of the financial crisis in 2008 to a rude awakening.