Brokerslink restructures in EMEA region
Brokerslink, the global independent insurance broker network, has reorganised its previous Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) trading area by splitting it into two separate regions: Europe and Middle East & Africa (MEA).
It has done this to build closer relationships with local clients and tailor its service delivery to match the different needs of each region, it said.
As a result, with immediate effect, Jacqueline Legrand, chief executive officer (CEO) of MDS Portugal and previously regional director of the combined EMEA region, will focus solely on Europe.
Youness Rhallam, CEO of Alpha Assurances, one of the largest independent insurance brokers in Morocco, has also been appointed regional director of MEA.
Following the EMEA regional restructure, Brokerslink’s territories will now be managed by the following regional directors: Paul Bitner will manage the Americas, Sid Garcia will manage Asia Pacific, Jacqueline Legrand will manage Europe and Youness Rhallam will manage MEA.
Jose Manuel Fonseca, chairman of Brokerslink said: “The African continent presents enormous potential for Brokerlink, but it is a huge continent with specific and different cultures, legal systems, business and insurance practices that require dedicated leadership. By appointing Youness as our regional director for MEA we will be able to provide clients in this exciting and fast growing market with access to the highest standards of global service combined with local expertise and awareness of local cultures.”
