(Chief Executive Officer, Alinma Tokio Marine, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) A thought-leader of takaful, its practitioner and promoter for more than 23 years. Pioneered early research work in takaful in the 90’s, leading to its progress and growth in key markets of Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Currently Chief Executive Officer of Alinma Tokio Marine insurance company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and previously worked as President and CEO of Tokio Marine Middle East, Dubai, Global Head of Takaful at HSBC, CEO of Takaful International Bahrain and served in senior positions at Arab Insurance Group Bahrain and Old Mutual, London, UK. An actuary by profession, has represented the Society of Actuaries USA and the Institute of Actuaries UK in the Middle East. Advisor to Islamic Banking and Insurance Institute in London and a member of working groups of Islamic Financial Services Board. Also worked with Accounting & Auditing Organisation of Islamic Financial Institutions and supported the development of promotion programmes in takaful through a joint committee of Bank Negara Malaysia and Islamic Development Bank. A frequent speaker at international takaful conferences, a moderator to the Finance Accreditation Agency Malaysia on setting learning and qualification standards in insurance and takaful and a member of Actuaries Without Borders with keen interest in micro-takaful supporting its development around the world.
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