Two prominent insurance firms have announced key leadership appointments as they align their operations to meet shifting regulatory demands and advance their regional business strategies.
Addept Insurance Services Names Kelly Jarrett as Finance Director
Addept Insurance Services has appointed Kelly Jarrett as its new Finance Director, bringing her onto the company’s board. Jarrett joins from Arc Legal Assistance, where she served as Finance Manager. She brings a wealth of experience in financial management spanning the insurance and not-for-profit sectors.
In her new role, Jarrett will be responsible for steering Addept’s financial strategy and overseeing operational finance. The appointment comes as the firm, which launched in 2023, continues to expand its offerings, including the recent introduction of a suite of legal expenses insurance products. Additional product launches are planned for 2025.
Price Forbes Appoints David Howells as Senior Executive Officer in Dubai
Price Forbes has announced the appointment of David Howells as Senior Executive Officer (SEO) for its Dubai operations, subject to approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).
Howells brings extensive leadership experience to the role, having held senior positions at Roanoke International Brokers and Besso Re, where he was Managing Director and SEO for the MENA region. In his new capacity, he will lead the firm’s strategic direction in the Middle East, working closely with global business units to navigate the region’s evolving insurance landscape, including the expansion of mandatory coverage requirements.
As part of the leadership transition, current SEO Tony Saada will assume the role of Chairman of Price Forbes Dubai.
