ACE appoints MENA underwriter from Marsh

ACE has appointed Adam Groves, formerly of Marsh, to the role of energy underwriter for ACE in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region, as it continues to strengthen it energy insurance capabilities in the region.

Based in Dubai, Groves will be responsible for further expanding ACE’s energy portfolio across MENA and for contributing to its future profitable development.

He will report to Mojgan Khosabi, energy underwriting manager for ACE in MENA.

Groves has significant experience in the MENA energy sector, having worked with a wide range of clients within the region’s energy broking sector.

He joins ACE from Marsh, where he most recently held the position of assistant vice president –energy client executive.

Khosabi said: “Having a local energy underwriting team that knows the culture, the brokers and the unique needs of our customers is essential in this ever-changing, expanding market where close relationships and a deep understanding of risk in the region are more important than ever. Adam is a great addition to our highly skilled team. As the energy sector continues to rebound in MENA he will help us capitalise on the exciting new opportunities we see across the region.”

Steve Dixon, regional director for ACE in MENA said: “Adam’s appointment underlines our commitment to MENA and its energy market. ACE is a leader in global energy markets and a well-established player in the region. I am looking forward to working with Adam as we build our capabilities and presence in the energy sector and continue to bring our global underwriting and risk management expertise to companies across MENA.”