Tysers looks to Lockton/Marsh JLT/Chubb to tap developing financial hub

Lloyd’s broker  Tysers has hired Lockton, Marsh JLT and Chubb executives to expand its presence in the Middle East, which is developing into an important financial hub. The move is a part of its strategy to seize growth opportunities in international markets, utilising local expertise to target underserved market segments.

Based in Dubai, Arjun Venugopal, associate director; Jack Plom, broker; and Adrian Briffa, broker, will join Tysers later this year to help expand its marine, construction, and casualty offerings to Middle Eastern clients.

Since its launch in 2006, Tysers’ Dubai office has developed into a regional hub handling clients’ re/insurance requirements in the marine, non-marine, financial, and professional risks sectors.

Anthony Harris, senior executive officer of Tysers Dubai, said: “Our hires in Dubai and expansion into new business lines reflect Tysers’ strong commitment to the Middle East and our ability to proactively respond to the needs of our clients.

"Dubai is the perfect location to build out our business in the region and capitalise on growth opportunities across the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa as economies start to pick up.”

James Cooke, deputy senior executive officer of Tysers Dubai, added: “The Middle East is developing into an important financial hub. Local government initiatives have resulted in billions of dollars being invested in new construction projects around the Gulf. The UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have significant development plans, including the Saudi Vision 2030, the Qatar World Cup and the UAE’s programme of 50 Projects for 50 Years of the UAE which is backed by an initial fund of US$1.36bn. By expanding our marine, construction and casualty capabilities in Dubai, we are in an excellent position to support the local market and our clients as the region enters an exciting new stage of growth.”

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