One of the founders of UIB, Bassem became managing director of UIB in January 1998 and applies his wealth of experience on the intricacies of insurance broking, multi-faceted knowledge of the insurance business and negotiating skills for the benefit of clients. He maintains in-depth expertise in marine cargo, aviation, energy, liability and property insurances, including claims negotiation. He has also lectured on aspects of marine insurance, particularly on oil movements, to audiences in many countries. He was born in Dhahran and raised in Lebanon. He speaks Arabic fluently and has working knowledge of Japanese.

A former Managing Director of Willis Corroon Aerospace, Philip was appointed Chief Operating Officer of the UIB Group in January 2001. With over 25 years experience in the aviation and aerospace insurance market, he has a proven track record of innovation and strategic development, with wide experience of systems, compliance, management and product development.

Chris Bishop is a Chartered Accountant with many years involvement in the insurance industry. He is a former partner of the international accounting firm Ernst & Young. His experience included audit, mergers & acquisitions and compliance. He is Chairman of the UIB Audit Committee and has served as a Board Director since 1999.

With over 30 years experience in reinsurance, Robert supervises the UIB Treaty portfolio with particular responsibility for business from India and North East Asia. Prior to joining the UIB Group, Robert spent time at Mercantile and General and Sedgwick.

Director & Head of the Energy Division, UIB London

Gary started his insurance broking career in the London market in 1965.  Gary’s long established expertise covers all aspects of construction and engineering insurance, having been involved in the handling of multi-billion dollar projects.  Major corporate clients consult him on insurance related issues.  His knowledge and practical skills extend to the handling of complex problem-claims, policy wording and negotiation with clients, insurers/reinsurers, lenders, legal advisors and loss adjusters.

He has been intensely involved in handling energy, construction and related risks in various parts of the world including Asia, Europe, the Middle East & North Africa and Latin America. 

Gary is highly regarded by leading underwriters in the onshore construction market for his contribution to this sector over the last 40 years.

Gary has been a Board Director since 1987.

Andrew commenced his insurance career in 1979 with Sun Alliance & London Insurance Group before stepping up to the Marine Division of MMME in 1982.

A member of UIB Marine since inception, Andrew has been Head of the division since 1997, where he has particular expertise in Oil Transportation and "Project Cargo" Insurances.

David has over 20 years experience in the aviation insurance industry. His early career was spent working in the general aviation servicing and placing a wide variety of business from helicopters to hot air balloons from around the world. Prior to joing UIB, David worked as an Executive Director for Willis on the airline team for 10 years. His geographic area of responsibility stretched from Turkey to Indonesia. He has had direct involvement in the placing of the major airlines of Malaysia, India, Turkey, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and China.