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Development and Sustainability of Emerging Health Insurance Markets: Evidence from Microinsurance in Pakistan

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Tony Cabot

Director Product Development for Europe and Asia – Argo Group

Senior Executive Officer – Argo Re (DIFC) Ltd.

Tony’s responsibilities also include the role Director of Product Development for Europe and Asia. Providing a fluent and comprehensive system of Product Development that

ensures that good ideas get to market in a controlled and consistent manner with minimal delay. Responsibilities have included guiding and supporting the New Product Sponsor through the Product development platform. He has led efforts for research and development of new ideas and initiatives that have the potential to convert to products as well as promote a cultural swing toward innovative thinking throughout the Argo Group.

As Senior Executive Officer of Argo Re DIFC Ltd. in Dubai, UAE Tony is responsible for setting the strategic direction of this subsidiary in alignment with the Argo group strategy. He has led the business planning efforts with a view to expanding proposed operations and profitability. Reporting to the group board on operational progress and presenting plans for future endeavors as well as motivating staff. Remaining abreast of compliance with the relevant regulatory requirements and providing the point of contact for external parties, including regulators, press, potential clients, etc. are also key elements of the SEO role in Dubai.

Tony is a member of the CPCU Society’s Board of Governors, International Insurance Interest Group and a founding member of the CPCU Society’s Europe Chapter.

He has been as active member of the Italian Academic Risk Management Association and a regular guest lecturer at the University of Verona’s Masters in Risk Management program.

He also represents the Argo Group within the UNEP FI Insurance Commission and is Chairman of the drafting committee for the initiative “Principles for Sustainable Insurance”.

His prior experience includes:

Director of Global Programs and Product Development Manager for Continental Europe and Asia for XL Insurance where he was responsible for driving global consistency across all product lines in respect to regulatory, tax and legal compliance issues. He was also responsible for directing Underwriters and the administration activities to ensure the high quality of program management and service.

Other positions held within the XL Insurance Group include Country Manager Italy, Sales and Marketing Manager, West Coast, opening of the Los Angeles Branch office and Client Relationship Manager – East Coast (New York City office) and Milan, Italy.

Prior to his years with XL Insurance Tony held Business Development positions with Marsh & McLennan and Richard Mills Insurance Brokers. He has experience in risk management consulting with L.E. Ziminsky & Associates and held the position of Risk Manager for Owl Constructors in the United States.

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