International speciality re/insurance MGA Rokstone, part of the Aventum Group, has announced the appointment of Giles Hussey as SEO of its Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) operations, subject to regulatory approval.
With a 35-year career in reinsurance broking and underwriting, Hussey brings a wealth of experience to the role, having spent over two decades dedicated to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
His extensive background encompasses significant roles across prominent markets including London, Africa, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific.
Widely regarded as a leading authority in Specialty reinsurance lines within the region, Hussey will join Rokstone following his notice period at Guy Carpenter, where he served as Managing Director, Head of Facultative IMEA for the past four years.
Prior to this he founded Dubai-based Specialty MGA, Malakite, which was subsequently sold to another MGA.
The executive also spent five years at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions as Head of MENA in Dubai, and served as the CEO for Middle East & Asia and Group Head of Business Development for Lancashire Insurance Group for three years.
Hussey also served nine years as Senior Vice President at Marsh in South Africa, Dubai and Perth, following his time at the London market as an Energy broker for JLT Specialty, where he started his career.
Ian Anson, Global CEO of Rokstone, comments: “We’re excited to welcome Giles on board. The launch of our operation in Dubai has given us that all important local presence, capturing regional business in MENA and expanding our offering to its carriers.
“Our approach combining an entrepreneurial spirit with specialist knowledge, use of technology and disciplined underwriting, has been well received. With Giles at the helm we have secured an ideal partner in the region. His character and ambition reflect the Rokstone culture, and his deep expertise is ideally placed to support our growth in the region.”
Since receiving regulatory approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) in August last year, Rokstone DIFC has quickly built a reputation for being the most dynamic MGA in the region, the firm stated.
It will offer a broad range of Specialty risk solutions including Direct & Facultative Property, Construction, Aviation, Marine Cargo and Energy, supported by a strong selection of A-rated capacity from long term carrier partners.
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