Ed has named Assad Ulhaq (pictured) as senior broker and producer, focusing on international property facultative reinsurance, primarily in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The appointment is effective immediately.
According to a statement from the global reinsurance, wholesale and specialty brokerage, Ulhaq brings 10 years of industry experience, having most recently worked at RFIB where he was responsible for the placement of heavy industrial risks in the Middle East. He began his insurance career at Aon, following a decade working in the airline industry, where he went on to specialise in property and special industrial risks in Australia, New Zealand, the Nordics, Benelux and South Africa. During his time in Aon’s Dubai office, Assad worked on regional property business.
“As we expand our international property FAC capabilities and respond to the ever-evolving marketplace, it is vital that we continue to attract top industry talent,” said Jennifer D’Arcy, head of facultative reinsurance at Ed. “Assad brings to the team a wealth of knowledge and global experience in the reinsurance market and his proven ability to build key market relationships will be pivotal in sourcing new business opportunities and providing clients with the best tailored solutions. I am very pleased to welcome him to the team.”