Specialist insurance broker Tysers has hired Jayees Ibrahim and Elias Nohra in Dubai to expand its Property & Casualty, Construction and Engineering services to clients in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) and Asia.
Ibrahim joins Tysers from Aon Re, where he reportedly placed complex risks for clients in MEA and Asia in the Energy, Property and Construction sectors.
Tysers explained that Ibrahim also brings local market knowledge to the firm and will work with the Dubai and International teams to further strengthen its client offerings across the region.
Meanwhile, Nohra is described as a highly skilled technical expert with in-depth industry and local market knowledge.
Tysers added that Nohra has “an impressive reputation for developing innovative, comprehensive solutions for Engineering and Construction risks for clients in the Middle East.”
In the new role, Nohra will leverage the strength and international reach of the firm to access leading insurers in the Singapore, Lloyd’s and London markets when designing and placing risks.
James Cooke, Head of Property & Casualty, MEA, commented, “Jayees and Elias are outstanding brokers with extensive experience in providing clients with innovative, bespoke insurance solutions for complex risks.
“They are joining Tysers at an exciting time, and I am looking forward to working with them as we continue to expand our client offering and build on the great success we have achieved in recent years.”
Mike Emmett, CEO AUB Group and Tysers added, “I am delighted to welcome Jayees and Elias to Tysers and the wider AUB Group. The hires highlight our strategy of regional expansion and growth and reflect our ability to attract and retain exceptional talent.
“Dubai is the perfect location to build out our MEA and Asia business and capitalise on growth opportunities across the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa.”
