Virtual Event - Insurance Unlocked: Kuwait
Ratings, Resilience, Readiness
Originally planned as an in‑person event, Insurance Unlocked: Kuwait will be hosted virtually to ensure continuity of dialogue amid the current regional situation. The discussion will focus on recent regulatory developments shaping Kuwait’s insurance sector, the growing importance of financial stability and governance, and the factors distinguishing higher‑rated insurers from their peers.
The session will offer direct interaction with Moody’s analysts and industry leaders, including opportunities for Q&A. Register now and join the conversation.
Topics discussed:
- How is insurance emerging as a strategic pillar of economic growth in Kuwait and the region?
- Why is there an increasing need for stronger financial stability among insurers, and how is this changing over time?
- Why does governance matter for insurers, and how does it impact financial strength and resilience?
- How do the business and financial profiles of higher‑rated insurers differ from those of lower‑rated entities?
Agenda
Fireside chat: How are Kuwaiti insurers navigating conflict, credit and regulatory change?
- Impact of the current conflict on Kuwait’s market and resilience outlook
- Positioning of Kuwaiti insurers to support economic growth
- Key credit and regulatory themes shaping Kuwaiti insurers in the next 12 months
Q&A | Event close
Speakers
Ali Al-Hendal
Chief Executive Officer
Gulf Insurance Group
Salman Siddiqui
Associate Managing Director, Financial Institutions
Moody's Ratings
Jihad AlToukhi
Senior Vice President-Relationship Manager, Country Manager - Saudi Arabia
Moody's Ratings
Mohammed Ali Londe
Vice President - Senior Analyst, Financial Institutions
Moody's Ratings
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Jihad Al-Toukhi is Senior Vice President - Relationship Manager & Country Manager for Moody’s Investors Service, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this dual role, Jihad manages key MIS relationships in the region, with a mandate to consolidate and grow our business and relevance in KSA and the broader GCC region.Jihad has more than 17 years of experience working in several prominent organizations, including the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority and Middle East Financial Investment Company. Jihad has also founded businesses in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.During his career, Jihad has developed a range of skills in the fields of marketing, customer relationship management and communication. Jihad holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of San Diego, California
Mohammed Ali Londe is an Vice President – Senior Analyst within Moody’s Insurance Group, based in Dubai. He is responsible for Moody’s insurance ratings in the Middle East. Prior to joining Moody’s in 2013, Mohammed worked in the Planning and Performance Management department of Zurich International Middle East. Mohammed’s past experience also includes working with Chartis Middle East (AIG) and as an auditor, within the insurance department of Deloitte Bermuda where along with performing numerous insurance and reinsurance audits, he was seconded to work with Endurance Specialty Insurance Ltd.Mohammed Ali holds a BSc from Oxford Brookes University, UK.
Salman Siddiqui is an Associate Managing Director, leading teams responsible for credit ratings of insurance companies across the EMEA region at Moody’s Ratings.
With an extensive background in the insurance industry, Salman previously lead initiatives in Moody’s Insurance Solutions business, focusing on IFRS 17, climate and sustainability, and casualty underwriting.
Before joining Moody’s, Salman held a leadership role at AM Best Europe, overseeing teams responsible for credit ratings on insurance companies in the UK, Switzerland and the Middle East.
Earlier in his career, Salman was part of KPMG UK, where he was involved in audit and advisory engagements for insurance companies.
Salman is a graduate from the University of Essex, with a degree in finance and accounting, and is also a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) from ICAEW.
Ali Al-Hendal is the Chief Executive Officer & Board Member at Gulf Insurance Group-Kuwait (GIG-Kuwait), he joined GIG in 2005 , before that he was deputy CEO Operation responsible to lead the technical affairs in gig Kuwait.
Between 2013& 2016, he holds a position of Assistant General Manager, responsible to lead the two divisions of life and health insurance and to develop short and long- term plans. In addition to his current Executive rule, he is also Board member in different GIG subsidiaries since 2013.
Ali Al-Hendal holding bachelor’s in information technology, 2005 - University of Philadelphia, Amman, Jordan, he earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2016 Maastricht School of Management, Maastricht, Netherland.
Graduate of the second intake of the Management Development Program's Gulf Insurance group, which aims to develop the next generation of the top management, and holding Advanced Diploma in Insurance (ACII)Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), London, England
Mohammed Ali Londe is an Vice President – Senior Analyst within Moody’s Insurance Group, based in Dubai. He is responsible for Moody’s insurance ratings in the Middle East. Prior to joining Moody’s in 2013, Mohammed worked in the Planning and Performance Management department of Zurich International Middle East. Mohammed’s past experience also includes working with Chartis Middle East (AIG) and as an auditor, within the insurance department of Deloitte Bermuda where along with performing numerous insurance and reinsurance audits, he was seconded to work with Endurance Specialty Insurance Ltd.Mohammed Ali holds a BSc from Oxford Brookes University, UK.
Ali Al-Hendal is the Chief Executive Officer & Board Member at Gulf Insurance Group-Kuwait (GIG-Kuwait), he joined GIG in 2005 , before that he was deputy CEO Operation responsible to lead the technical affairs in gig Kuwait.
Between 2013& 2016, he holds a position of Assistant General Manager, responsible to lead the two divisions of life and health insurance and to develop short and long- term plans. In addition to his current Executive rule, he is also Board member in different GIG subsidiaries since 2013.
Ali Al-Hendal holding bachelor’s in information technology, 2005 - University of Philadelphia, Amman, Jordan, he earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2016 Maastricht School of Management, Maastricht, Netherland.
Graduate of the second intake of the Management Development Program's Gulf Insurance group, which aims to develop the next generation of the top management, and holding Advanced Diploma in Insurance (ACII)Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), London, England
Salman Siddiqui is an Associate Managing Director, leading teams responsible for credit ratings of insurance companies across the EMEA region at Moody’s Ratings.
With an extensive background in the insurance industry, Salman previously lead initiatives in Moody’s Insurance Solutions business, focusing on IFRS 17, climate and sustainability, and casualty underwriting.
Before joining Moody’s, Salman held a leadership role at AM Best Europe, overseeing teams responsible for credit ratings on insurance companies in the UK, Switzerland and the Middle East.
Earlier in his career, Salman was part of KPMG UK, where he was involved in audit and advisory engagements for insurance companies.
Salman is a graduate from the University of Essex, with a degree in finance and accounting, and is also a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) from ICAEW.
Jihad Al-Toukhi is Senior Vice President - Relationship Manager & Country Manager for Moody’s Investors Service, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this dual role, Jihad manages key MIS relationships in the region, with a mandate to consolidate and grow our business and relevance in KSA and the broader GCC region.Jihad has more than 17 years of experience working in several prominent organizations, including the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority and Middle East Financial Investment Company. Jihad has also founded businesses in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.During his career, Jihad has developed a range of skills in the fields of marketing, customer relationship management and communication. Jihad holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of San Diego, California
Mohammed Ali Londe is an Vice President – Senior Analyst within Moody’s Insurance Group, based in Dubai. He is responsible for Moody’s insurance ratings in the Middle East. Prior to joining Moody’s in 2013, Mohammed worked in the Planning and Performance Management department of Zurich International Middle East. Mohammed’s past experience also includes working with Chartis Middle East (AIG) and as an auditor, within the insurance department of Deloitte Bermuda where along with performing numerous insurance and reinsurance audits, he was seconded to work with Endurance Specialty Insurance Ltd.Mohammed Ali holds a BSc from Oxford Brookes University, UK.