The Chartered Insurance Institute has appointed two new international vice-presidents. Enas Asiri and Suresh Nair (both pictured) will support the international work of the CII, strengthening the member experience of those based outside the UK, as well developing the range of products and services to build public trust in the insurance and financial planning professions.

Chartered insurer Enas Asiri joined Bahrain National Life Assurance in September 2017. She is a long-standing member of the CII and became a fellow in 2015. She also holds an MBA from Strathclyde University. Prior to joining BNL, Ms Asiri was head of life and medical operations at the Arab Insurance Group, where she initially started her career in insurance in 2007, as part of ARIG’s graduate development programme.

Suresh Nair has been in the insurance industry for over three decades. He is currently executive director at Gargash Insurance Services, based in Dubai. Mr Nair started his insurance career at the National Insurance Company in India, before moving to the Oman National Insurance Company in Muscat and then relocating to Dubai. Mr Nair is also a fellow of the CII and holds an MBA, as well as fellowship with the Insurance Institute of India.

Azlina Bulmer, executive director of membership and engagement for the CII, said: “We are delighted to welcome both Enas Asiri and Suresh Nair to the CII’s international team. They each bring a wealth of experience to role, that will be of considerable benefit to the CII and its members. The CII is dedicated to building the insurance and financial service professions across international markets and we look forward to making further progress as we move in to 2024.”

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