Swiss Re has announced the appointment of Mr Damien Bartlett as Head of Market Unit Life and Health for Middle East and Africa, effective 1 November 2026; and the promotion of Ms Karen Tan to the role of CUO for L&H Re, effective 1 October 2026.
Gallagher has promoted Mr Andy Winwood to the role of Senior Executive Officer for the Middle East and Africa, subject to regulatory approval.
MNK International has appointed Mr William Wakeham as Managing Director of its new international energy division. The new division will focus on selected markets across Africa and the Middle East, alongside other territories, and work with insureds, local brokers and cedants.
Liberty Mutual Insurance has promoted Mr Gareth Rees to the role of Global Lines Leader for its Global Transaction Solutions (GTS) business.
Allianz Partners has promoted Mr Carsten Staat to the role of Regional Managing Director for MEA, effective 1 August 2026.
Aon has appointed Mr Mike Reid as EMEA CEO of Facultative Reinsurance, effective 1 July 2026.
Aon has announced the appointment of Mr José María Navas as Chief Claims Officer for EMEA.
New estimates by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) suggest the military escalation in the Middle East may cost economies in the region from 3.7 to 6.0 % of their collective Gross Domestic Product.
Lloyd's has promoted Ms Emma Loynes to CEO of APAC and MEA (APMEA). She will retain her current position of Singapore country manager and CEO at Lloyd's of London Asia.
Munich Re has appointed Mr Walter Voigts-von Forster as CEO of its Africa branch, effective 1 February 2026 and subject to regulatory approval. He will continue to be head of non-life for Munich Re Africa in addition to his new responsibilities.