Meet our team

At Aegist Specialty, we believe that our greatest strength lies in the people who make up our team. We are a diverse group of passionate individuals united by a shared vision: to innovate, inspire, and deliver exceptional results for our clients and community.  

Samir Hemsi

Chief Executive Officer


20+ years of insurance and Reinsurance experience. Successfully launched a DIFC-based Lloyd’s Syndicate. Former CUO and Charmain at Argo Global and Westfield Syndicate.

Hamza Bellal

President (Europe)


18+ years of global insurance and Reinsurance experience. Expert in Pricing, Capital molding & Treaty underwriting. Recognized leader across Europe, MENA, Asia and Latin America.

Karim Jarrar

Head of Casualty and Professional Lines


15+ years’ insurance and reinsurance experience across MENA. Specialist in Casualty and Financial Lines. Background spanning Lloyd’s syndicates and regional insurers.

Marvin Lorenzo

Senior Manager - Casualty and Professional Lines


20+ years’ insurance underwriting experience across MENA. Specialist in Casualty and Professional Lines. Background spanning Lloyd’s syndicates and regional insurers.

Sunitha Thomas

Senior Manager - Construction and Political Violence


20+ years of insurance experience in the UAE. Specialist in Construction and Political Violence risks, with a strong track record in corporate programs and major projects.

Aida Abi Aad

Senior Manager - Portfolio Solutions & Performance


12+ years of specialty insurance experience across Lloyd’s Syndicate and international markets. Expertise in portfolio management, underwriting operations, and governance. Responsible for portfolio oversight and underwriting performance at Aegist Specialty.

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+33 1 85 09 65 42

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32 Avenue Kleber 75116 Paris, France.