Mr. Mohamed Seghir is the CEO of HAYAH Insurance Company P.J.S.C. Mohamed is a fully qualified actuary from the French (IA), German (DAV) and Swiss institute of actuaries (SAV). He studied at ISFA (Institut des Sciences Financières et des Assurances) and holds a MSc in Finance and Actuarial Sciences and a BSc in Finance from Université Claude Bernard (Lyon, France). Mohamed started his career in 2007 as an Actuary at FWU AG in Munich, where he was responsible for Western Europe and the Middle East, developing conventional and Takaful solutions for banks and insurance companies. In 2010, he took up the role of Manager Actuarial Services for Munich Re in charge of the Middle East before joining Swiss Re in Zurich in 2013, initially as a Senior Marketing Actuary in charge of pricing of the life & health business in MENA, Turkey and Pakistan before becoming the Head of North Africa (P&C and L&H) and Middle East (L&H). Mohamed was appointed CEO of AXA Green Crescent in the UAE in April 2018, turning around the company’s results in a record time. Following the exit of AXA from the Middle East, Mohamed spearheaded the company’s transformation and rebranded it as HAYAH with a renewed corporate identity and a new strategic direction. Beyond his executive responsibilities, Mohamed is a fervent advocate for the insurance industry. He is a regular contributor at seminars, conferences, and in publications, sharing his knowledge and insights on a range of topics including digital, artificial intelligence, bancassurance, life insurance, Takaful solutions, pensions, and wealth management. Among his notable achievements, he created Nadwa by Swiss Re, a yearly gathering of insurance experts, and Rihla by HAYAH, a comprehensive report recognized as the most advanced on Life & Health insurance in the MENA region. Mohamed’s career is a testament to his dedication and forward-thinking approach in the evolving landscape of global insurance dynamics. His leadership at HAYAH continues to propel the company forward, making significant contributions to the industry and setting new benchmarks for excellence.

Neil Arklie is a highly experienced (re)insurance professional with over 35 years in global specialty insurance, particularly in cyber, technology, and commercial lines. He has held key roles at Chubb, Swiss Re, Axis, Aviva, and as Head of Cyber Underwriting at the Corporation of Lloyd’s, where he led cyber strategy and innovation. Known for his strong technical expertise, Neil has developed and delivered tailored cyber solutions, influencing industry standards and best practices globally. He currently advises insurers and MGAs on cyber insurance, conducts underwriting audits, and trains professionals on managing the underwriting cycle through partnerships with the Chartered Insurance Institute and Singapore College of Insurance.