NU Online News Service, March 3, 11:01 a.m. EST
As political unrest continues to roil the Middle East, Willis Re today announced the appointment of Atish Suri as Divisional Director of Dubai.
Willis Group Holdings, the parent company of Willis Re, said Mr. Suri's appointment creates an “on-the-ground” presence in the region. He will be working to service the reinsurance broker's business in Kuwait, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Oman in conjunction with the London reinsurance team.
Mr. Suri will be based in the firm's Dubai office. He will report to Ahmed Rajab, Regional Director for Willis Re's operations in the Middle East and North Africa.
Willis said Mr. Suri has been with the firm for four years, and most recently held the same position in London. Prior to Willis, he worked at BMS International and at JB Boda.
On the retail insurance side, Willis said it has been in partnership with Al Futtaim, one of the Middle East's leading business groups, for almost 35 years.
Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Rajab said, “This represents a very important step for Willis Re and reflects our wish to be even closer to our clients so we can have a better understanding of their business environment and the issues they face. Having a permanent presence in Dubai demonstrates our commitment to the region and will enhance our ability to deliver more effectively a wide range of analytical and transactional services to clients throughout the Middle East region.”
A spokesman for Willis said in an e-mail that the appointment of Mr. Suri is part of the firm's long-term development plans for the region and has nothing to do with the unrest in the Mideast.
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