Arab Finance: Sarwa Insurance, the insurance arm of Contact Financial Holding, has appointed Mohamed Hassan Abdelaziz as Managing Director, effective January 2027, as per an emailed press release.

The appointment forms part of Contact Financial Holding’s corporate transformation strategy, which aims to strengthen integration among its companies and develop an integrated digital financial ecosystem.

John Saad, Group CEO and Managing Director of Contact Financial Holding, said: "We are confident that Mohamed Hassan Abdelaziz, with his clear vision, proven track record, and deep understanding of our team and core strengths, is well positioned to lead a new phase of growth and translate our ambitions into tangible results."

"Under his leadership at Sarwa Insurance, we look forward to accelerating the transformation toward a customer-centric digital insurance model that drives business growth and enhances profitability by leveraging technology to streamline and expedite processes and deliver tailored solutions that meet customer needs, further strengthening Sarwa's position and its role in executing the Group's strategy," Saad added.

Abdelaziz returns to Sarwa after serving as Executive Director of Strategic Planning and Growth from 2020 to 2023. The company expects his familiarity with its operations and team, combined with his leadership experience, to support stronger performance, advance digital transformation and help the business respond to industry developments.

His career spans more than 30 years across the Egyptian and Saudi insurance markets, covering general, motor and medical insurance, as well as reinsurance and sales. His experience also includes improving technical profitability, strengthening underwriting governance, and directing strategic growth.

He has worked with Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co., Alamiya Cooperative Insurance Co. of RSA Group, Al Ahlia Insurance Co., Misr Insurance, and Marsh Risk Egypt Insurance Brokers.

Abdelaziz holds a Diploma in Insurance (DIP.CII) from the Chartered Insurance Institute in London.