Two insurance companies have announced senior appointments as they continue expansion strategies across international and domestic markets.
MNK Group has appointed Wajahat Khawaja (pictured) as head of governance and controls, bringing more than 30 years of industry experience to the independent global insurance group. The appointment comes as the company continues its international expansion across multiple continents.
According to a news release, Khawaja’s experience includes developing frameworks and controls for major international insurance businesses, alongside broader business planning and strategy work. In his new role, he will focus on enhancing group-level policies and establishing common controls across the entire organisation.
“It feels like the perfect time to join MNK Group, given that it is still growing and expanding into new products and offerings,” Khawaja said. “I’m excited to support as we build ourselves into an organisation that cuts across the entire insurance value chain.”
The company noted that the appointment supports MNK Group’s recent rebranding effort in April, which aimed to integrate broking, MGA, and risk-taking entities more effectively. The group now operates across the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and the Far East.
Manoj Kumar, group chairman and managing director, welcomed the appointment as “an important step as we continue our rapid international expansion.”
Agria Pet Insurance (Agria) has appointed Carl Oakes as sales performance director, following the company’s recent strategic partnership with Lloyds Bank. The appointment comes during a period of significant growth for the pet insurance specialist, a news release highlighted.
Oakes brings over two decades of insurance sector leadership experience, most recently serving more than three years on the board at Source Insurance as sales and insurer director. His career includes senior positions at Gallagher, Legal & General, and Pinnacle Insurance, where he established an intermediary distribution business.
“I’m really excited to be joining Agria, an established business with a strong emphasis on consumer outcomes, animal welfare, and high-quality products and service,” Oakes said.
Vicki Wentworth, managing director at Agria Pet Insurance, highlighted the company’s impressive performance, noting 47% growth over the past 12 months in a market that reportedly grew at 11%.
