Mr Kevin Rethual has been appointed CEO of Munich Re Retakaful, effective 1 June 2026. He will be based in Malaysia and report to Owais Ansari, Head of Regional Market Reinsurance MEA Munich Re.
Emirates Insurance Company has announced the appointment of Mr Jean Claus as CFO, effective 1 May 2026. His appointment followed the retirement of Mr Aart Lehmkuhl on 30 April 2026.
International reinsurance broker Willis Re has announced that Mr Richard Jones will be joining the company, effective October 2026, subject to all regulatory approvals.
The Ardonagh Group has appointed Mr Andrew Minnitt as CEO of its Asia business, subject to regulatory approval.
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is not merely a geopolitical development but a structural stress test for India's risk management architecture. India's dependence on global energy markets, trade networks and financial systems has far-reaching implications. Asia Insurance Review spoke with Dr Sonjai Kumar, an Indian risk management professional.
Misr Life Insurance, the state-owned life insurer in Egypt, has appointed Mr Saleh Imam as Vice President.
Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance has announced the appointment of Mr Tareq Fahad Bouresly as Managing Director of the company for a six-month period.
Lockton has secured its reinsurance licence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and has announced that Mr Mohammed Al Rowais will lead the business.
Apollo, a Skyward Group Company, has launched its new international casualty reinsurance class of business, with Mr Tim Mackenzie slated to lead the class when he joins the company in October 2026.