Tysers Insurance Brokers has appointed Amin Basbous (pictured) as senior executive officer (SEO) for its Dubai office, a move intended to support the company’s ongoing growth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Basbous, who has been with Tysers for over a decade, will report directly to Tom Wilson, CEO of Tysers.
Basbous began his career at Tysers in a broking capacity and has held several positions of increasing responsibility. In 2021, he was named director of marine & aviation, where he contributed to the firm’s expansion in the region.
In his new role as SEO, Basbous will oversee the Dubai office’s operations and lead efforts to further develop Tysers’ presence in key regional markets.
Wilson said Basbous has played an important role in the MENA team since becoming director in 2021.
“I know he will continue to go from strength to strength as SEO, applying his deep market knowledge, entrepreneurial flair, and leadership skills to his new role,” he said. “I am extremely pleased that we continue to attract and retain such talented and committed employees and that we can recognise and reward them with career progression.”
Basbous acknowledged the company’s commitment to the MENA region. “I am very excited to have the opportunity to lead such an outstanding, client-focused team as we continue to invest and strengthen our activities across this very important region,” he said.
The Dubai office, located in the Dubai International Financial Centre, serves as a central point for Tysers’ insurance and reinsurance services in the region.
The office handles a range of client needs, including marine, non-marine, financial, and professional risks.
This leadership transition comes as the insurance sector contends with a set of complex, interrelated trends.
According to Aon plc’s Client Trends 2025 report, four major forces – trade, technology, climate, and workforce dynamics – are shaping both risk profiles and organisational responses.
The report, which draws on research from Aon’s Risk Capital and Human Capital divisions, highlighted how these trends are increasingly linked and require integrated approaches to risk management.
“The interconnectedness of these trends means that leaders need access to integrated data and analytics, capabilities, and expertise to effectively respond to increasingly linked risk and people issues," said Aon CEO Greg Case.
