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40 Years in Insurance: Ayman El Hout's Lessons and Predictions
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Join us on FS Brew, the UAE's first podcast dedicated to insurance and Insurtech in the Middle East, as co-hosts Vidya Veerapandian and Ren…
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Jan. 31, 2025

40 Years in Insurance: Ayman El Hout's Lessons and Predictions

40 Years in Insurance: Ayman El Hout's Lessons and Predictions

Join us on FS Brew, the UAE's first podcast dedicated to insurance and Insurtech in the Middle East, as co-hosts Vidya Veerapandian and Renjit Philip engage in a deep conversation with Ayman El Hout, CEO of Marsh McLennan in the Middle East. With over 40 years of industry experience, Ayman provides insights into his career journey, the evolution of Marsh McLennan in the region, and the future landscape of the insurance sector. Key topics include the importance of AI, the challenges of medical inflation, climate risk, and the potential of tokenization as a future disruptor. Also, get a sneak peek into Ayman's leadership style, future plans for 2025, and some rapid-fire fun. Don't miss this episode packed with valuable lessons and forward-thinking perspectives on the insurance industry. 00:00 Welcome to FSBrew: Introduction and Hosts 00:28 Guest Introduction: Ayman Elhout, CEO of Marsh McLaren 00:49 Ayman's Journey into Insurance 02:32 Marsh McLennan's Achievements and Client Focus 04:20 Insurance Awareness and Industry Challenges 06:01 Regulatory Landscape in the Middle East 08:22 Attracting Talent and the Role of AI in Insurance 12:52 Climate Change and Renewable Energy Initiatives 16:51 Dubai Reins and Risk Mitigation 19:43 Global Risks and Misinformation 21:53 Navigating Career Challenges and Leadership Lessons 22:35 The Importance of Passion and Continuous Learning 23:58 Rising Costs in Medical Insurance and Solutions 27:31 Innovation and Insurtech in the Insurance Industry 30:09 The Future of Tokenization in Insurance 32:02 Leadership Reflections and Future Plans 33:17 Rapid Fire: Insights and Personal Preferences Renjit Philip: Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.onemorethinginai.com⁠⁠⁠ Socials: Twitter / X: @renjitphilip LinkedIn:  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/renjit-philip⁠⁠⁠ Vidya Veerapandian: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vidya-veerapandian/⁠