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HDI GLOBAL STRENGTHENS BUSINESS IN THE MIDDLE EAST WITH LOCAL PRESENCE IN DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE
HDI Global SE continues its international expansion receiving a regulatory licence from Dubai Financial Services Authority ( DFSA ) to open an office in Dubai . The new local presence in Dubai International Financial Centre ( DIFC ) will allow HDI Global to bring its global financial strength and technical expertise closer to clients in the Middle East . The new Dubai office Managing Director , Willem van Wyk , brings over three decades of global insurance industry experience including senior leadership roles in the Middle East market and beyond .
Currently Regional Market Manager ASEAN and Australasia , van Wyk has contributed to the significant profitable growth in the Asia Pacific portfolio working closely with teams in Australia , New Zealand , Singapore and Hong Kong branch offices since joining HDI Global in 2020 . Prior to joining the HDI Global team , he held senior positions at AGCS , Marsh and Commercial Union , including as CEO AGCS in Dubai from 2016 – 17 . This followed his previous experience in the Middle East in the insurance industry , living there from 2001 – 05 .
“ The Middle East continues to become a more important player in the global economy . The DIFC is a dynamic marketplace that provides growth opportunities for HDI now and in the future ,” said van Wyk of the HDI Global move to Dubai . “ HDI is excited to bring A-rated capacity and a strong underwriting team to support brokers and clients in the DIFC . As a Partner in Transformation , we are confident with our global capabilities and technical expertise that HDI can support our clients in their transition to the economy of the future .”
The Dubai office of HDI Global is part of a logical progression of the industrial insurer ’ s successful business development in the Asia Pacific and Middle East region . “ As part of the overall global vision and APAC growth strategy , Dubai is an exciting opportunity for us to move closer to this expanding market , strengthen our relationships with brokers and clients by providing solutions through a local team of underwriters , led by Willem van Wyk who has many years ’ experience in the market ”, said David Hullin , member of the HDI Global board of management with responsibility for the international business .
He added : “ HDI Global ’ s move demonstrates our successful business development and supports our global vision to be the Partner in Transformation for our clients . For brokers in the region , they will have local access to a long-term reliable partner with responsive claims , international programmes and risk consulting capabilities for their clients . I wish Willem and the entire team in Dubai every success .” �
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