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A Long-Term Play: RB Jones’ Launch in the DIFC
Zafar Vokhidov, CEO of RB Jones DIFC Just over 20 years after the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) opened its doors, the financial hub remains resilient following recent geopolitical uncertainty and remains poised to take on a much more influential role in the global insurance market. Long positioned as a regional centre, it is becoming a base of genuine underwriting
RB Jones Global Strengthens DIFC Team with Two New Appointments
RB Jones Global is pleased to announce the appointment of two experienced insurance professionals to its team in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Bassem Mesallam joins as Chief Commercial Officer & Head of Engineering Lines, while Yousef Helal joins as Senior Energy Underwriter. Bassem brings more than 20 years of experience leading construction, engineering and energy portfolios across Canada
RB Jones Global Launches Specialist Underwriting MGA in the DIFC
RB Jones Global has expanded its international specialist underwriting offering with the launch of RB Jones DIFC in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The new MGA will provide underwriting solutions across property and construction, and renewables and power generation, for clients throughout the Middle East and South Asia. Focused on large and complex risks, the business combines local market
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RB Jones Global Announces New Independent ANPI Product and Aviation Finance Team
RB Jones Global has launched RB Jones Aviation Finance, a specialist underwriting service focused exclusively on Aircraft Non‑Payment Insurance (ANPI). ANPI is a well‑established form of credit insurance used to manage the risk of non‑payment under aircraft financing and leasing arrangements. Delivered through a Managing General Agent (MGA) structure, RB Jones Aviation Finance delivers ANPI underwriting for banks, lessors, and
Changing Demand Creates New Risk Profiles in Hospitality
While the purchase of a drink and a packet of crisps by a customer once sufficed, this is no longer enough to generate the margins required in today’s hospitality industry. A new generation of themed and experience-led bars is creating novel underwriting considerations for carriers in the sector. Destination and experience bars In 2000, there were 60,800 pubs in the
Insights for the Year Ahead
At the start of 2026, we asked some of our experts to share the key trends they see shaping the insurance market this year. Alice Boreman, Jordan Gregg, Stephen Moore and Deanne Rogers offer their predictions and perspective on what could be coming next. [bw_inline_quote author_id=\"Deanne Rogers\"