Liberty creates new downstream energy role for London, Europe & Dubai

Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has promoted Shazia Aslam Rafique to the newly created role of regional product line manager – downstream energy for London, Europe and Dubai.

Rafique will be responsible for the profitability and oversight of the combined downstream energy portfolio across the region.

Based in Dubai, she will report to Michael Gosselin, chief underwriting officer, specialty in her London and Europe role and Elie Bouchaaya, president of LSM MENA in her Dubai role.

Rafique has over 21 years’ experience in the industry, having joined Liberty in 2003.

Gosselin said: “I am delighted that we were able to promote talent from within the company to this newly created role. It was designed to provide brokers and clients with a consistent approach to products and service across London, Europe and Dubai.

"Shazia has been instrumental in building our downstream energy portfolio in the MENA region. Her extensive experience in the energy market is an asset to the business.”