Generali Global Corporate and Commercial (GC&C) appointed Zaid Alami as head of financial lines underwriting Asia. Based in the regional hub in Hong Kong, Zaid is responsible for leading the financial lines business across the region. Alami brings with him nearly a decade of underwriting experience, particularly in financial lines and liability. Before joining Generali GC&C Asia, he was the assistant vice-president at Liberty Specialty Markets Middle East and North Africa (MENA), heading up financial lines and responsible for the portfolio across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa. Axel Roesner, head of Generali GC&C commercial Asia, said: “We are delighted to welcome Zaid Alami to our team, taking over the Head of Financial lines position from Brendan McDonald who was recently promoted to head of underwriting Asia.” Roesner continued: “Alami’s appointment reflects our dedication to further accelerate profitable growth in the Asian market and to provide high-quality underwriting expertise to clients and brokers. I am sure that Alami will strongly contribute to supporting our clients on the changes they are currently facing in the new environment and helping their business succeed.” Commenting on his appointment, Alami said: “I am thrilled to be part of the Generali GC&C commercial team and to join the expanding financial lines business in such an exciting and dynamic region. With the team’s extensive experience and underwriting expertise, I am confident that we are well equipped to support our clients and brokers during these difficult times.”
