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RSA expands team in Bahrain
1/26/2009 - RSA expands its Head Office Team
RSA, a world leading insurance group and one of the largest insurers in the region, has announced three new additions to its expanding team in Bahrain, through the appointment of Absar Mirza as Manager Risk and Compliance, Umar Khan as Senior Internal Auditor; and Andrew Mathieson as Sales Development Manager. These appointments illustrate RSA’s continuing commitment to Bahrain
In his capacity, Mirza, who has extensive experience in the financial services industry, will be responsible for managing the Regional Risk and Compliance Function and assisting local operations in working proactively with the regulator, CBB.
Mathieson will be responsible for driving the ambitious growth plans of the operation. Prior to joining RSA, Mathieson held the position of Director at Smart and Cook Insurance Brokers, where he was responsible for running the company’s Edinburgh Branch in the UK.
Finally, Khan will be responsible for setting up the appropriate internal control mechanisms and appropriate corporate governance frameworks as well as supporting the wider Middle East region. He joins RSA from PricewaterhouseCoopers in Pakistan where he held the role of Audit Manager.
Commenting on these appointments, Mark Cooper, CEO for RSA Bahrain and KSA said: “Bahrain and Saudi Arabia both represent significant growth areas for RSA in the Middle East. Strengthening our senior teams reinforces our commitment to driving performance in a controlled and regulated environment and delivering outstanding business results. The appointment of these talented and experienced professionals is part of our ongoing plans both in Bahrain and the wider Middle East region
Following its re-branding strategy in April 2008, RSA has shown commitment to building a strong regional team for its emerging markets in Asia and the Middle East, and thus strengthening its position as the preferred insurer among both individual and commercial customers.