PRESSR: Al Wathba National Insurance Company (AWNIC) announces the appointment of a new CEO
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Al Wathba National Insurance Company (AWNIC) announced a major shift in its executive leadership by appointing Mr. Fredrik Bisbjerg as the company’s new CEO, effective November 13, 2023, succeeding Mr. Bassam Gilmirand, who efficiently led the company for more than two decades. For a period of time, he is scheduled to hold a strategic advisory role for the Board of Directors.
Mr. Bisbjerg is a distinguished and well-known figure in the insurance sector with a proven track record of experience and leadership in the field of digital transformation - his appointment fits perfectly with AWNIC’s strong growth strategy, which was unanimously supported and approved by the Board of Directors.
The appointment of Mr. Bisbjerg reflects Al Wathba’s continued commitment to leadership in the sector and innovation, and the company looks forward to strengthening its mission under his leadership and setting new standards for the insurance sector.
Commenting on his new position, Mr. Bisbjerg said: “Al Wathba National Insurance Company is a very successful and strong company with tremendous potential to grow and bring about effective change in the insurance sector in the United Arab Emirates. I look forward to cooperating with my colleagues and the entire sector to shape the future of the sector.” Insurance together.
Frederik Bisbjerg, born in Denmark, has extensive experience in the field of digital transformation and business model innovation in the insurance sector. Frederik also embodies dynamic leadership and strategic vision through his career, which began in the Middle East in 2013.
Before joining AWNIC, Mr. Bisbjerg held important positions in major organizations such as “AXA”, “Global Healthcare” and Digital Insurance (TDI), as head of the Middle East and North Africa division, specializing in digital transformation in digital insurance. Bisbjerg was a founding member. The world's first mini-Master's program in Business Administration in the field of digital insurance. He also served as Senior Vice President for Digital Transformation and Innovation at Daman National Health Insurance Company (Daman), where he led digital transformation initiatives and was able to create a flexible insurance company focused on transformation. Digital.
He also served as Executive Vice President of Qatar Insurance Group (QIC), the largest insurance company in the Middle East and North Africa region and one of the largest insurance companies in Asia.
Mr. Bisbjerg is a recognized and popular speaker, particularly in the areas of the future of insurance, business innovation and digital transformation. He is also the author of “Insurance_Next”, a practical guide to post-Covid-19 insurance industry transformation.
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About Al Wathba National Insurance Company PJSC (AWNIC):
Al Wathba National Insurance Company is headquartered in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and has a rich heritage spanning more than 25 years in serving the insurance market in the United Arab Emirates, supported by a strong alliance that includes world-class international reinsurance companies, ensuring financial stability and flexibility. .
Al Wathba National Insurance Company received appreciation from the UAE Central Bank for its excellence in digital transformation and smart services in 2018 and 2019. Al Wathba Insurance, which assumed a leading position in the region, is one of the first companies to publish a report on environmental and societal practices and governance-related practices, which... It confirms its dedication to implementing sustainable business practices.
The company was also ranked by Forbes Middle East as one of the most valuable companies in the Middle East for the year 2020, and also won the prestigious Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award in the silver category for its unwavering commitment to quality, operational excellence, digital transformation, and outstanding customer service.
With Al Wathba National Insurance Company obtaining a financial strength rating of (BBB-) by Standard & Poor’s for the year 2023, the company reaffirms its position as a reliable and trustworthy insurance provider on a global scale, as reflected in the numerous (ISO) certificates that The company was awarded for its commitment to the highest standards in information security, environmental responsibility, and quality management, as it continues to contribute to setting industry standards, deliver innovative solutions and exceed expectations.
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