Insurance & Pensions
Hussein Mohammed Al Meeza, Managing Director and CEO, AMAN Insurance Co
AMAN Insurance is one of the leading lights of Islamic insurance, growing its start capital of AED60m to AED200m in just seven years. CEO Mr Al Meeza outlines its areas of success.
May 17, 2011Related by the tag Insurance
Insurance & Pensions
Hendrisman Rahim, President Director, Asuransi Jiwasraya
With just 14 percent of Indonesia’s population insured, the challenge for the sector is showing people the benefits that comprehensive financial planning can bring to themselves and their families. Hendrisman Rahim discusses Asuransi Jiwasraya’s 150 years of experience, its comprehensive distribution networks, and the new products the company has tailored to meet the needs of a new generation.
April 16, 2012
Insurance & Pensions
Walid Sidani, Shaikh W Ahmed, and Abdulla Al Naeimi, ADNIC
Recognised for the third time in the World Finance Insurance Awards, ADNIC has developed strongly thanks to its accelerated evolution plan and strong business pillars. Its c-suite officers discuss the increasingly competitive insurance market, getting closer to customers, and engaging with Abu Dhabi’s 2030 vision for a diversified economy.
March 26, 2012
Insurance & Pensions
Yιlmaz Yιldιz, CEO, Groupama
The Turkish economy has performed impressively over the last three years, with one of the fastest growth rates after China. The pensions and insurance sector has mirrored this performance, but although growth is strong (15 percent), excessive competition and regulation hinders profitability. Yιlmaz Yιldιz discusses the way forward for the sector in a country where the premium per capita is just one sixth of the European benchmark.
February 22, 2012Related by the tag Islamic Finance
Banking
Adel Al-Majed, Chairman and Managing Director, Boubyan Bank
Adel Al-Majed’s 13 years of experience at National Bank of Kuwait were invaluable when the group gained control of Boubyan Bank, setting a clear new strategy and identifying the best people to fulfill its new mission. The new MD talks about the importance of the thriving Islamic segment, the balance sheet surgery Boubyan needed in 2009, and his ambitious goal to become the third-largest bank in Kuwait in five years.
May 4, 2012
Brokerage
Thomas Papantonious, Partner and COO, Tadawul FX
Tadawul FX is one of the world leaders in providing Sharia-compliant foreign exchange trading. Offering swap-free accounts with no hidden penalties, Tadawul delivers true transparency for the conscientious trader. COO Thomas Papantonious discusses the ongoing market turbulence and the importance of planning your trades – and trading your plan.
November 25, 2011
Banking
Abdulbasit Ahmad Al Shaibei, CEO, Qatar International Islamic Bank
QIIB has enjoyed 20 years of exceptional growth since it began trading in 1991, thanks to its highly conservative strategy. Dr Sheikhah explains the bank’s focus on tangible investments.
July 27, 2011