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THE SYNDICATE RATING

FAIR Oil & Energy Insurance Syndicate is proud to be the first entity of its kind to be rated by a reputable international rating agency.

A.M. Best has affirmed the following ratings for the Syndicate:

Financial Strength Rating (FSR) B+ (Good) with stable outlook.
Issuer Credit Rating (ICR) bbb- with stable outlook.

A.M. Best Ratings: FAIR Oil & Energy Insurance Syndicate (FOEIS)

“The ratings reflect the Syndicate’s balance sheet strength, which A.M.Best assesses as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.”A.M. Best

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Manama, Thursday January 12, 2023

Announcement:
Arrangement of an A- Reinsurance Security.

Dear Business Partners,

Since its establishment in 1999, FAIR Oil & Energy Insurance Syndicate has gained a recognizable position in the MENA and the Afro-Asian markets as a reliable reinsurance security through its continued commitments and professional services.

Throughout its twenty-two years of operations, the Syndicate provided protection for 4115 Risks in 82 countries valued in total of above US$ 54 Billion.

The total premium booked by the Syndicate during these years of operations totaled more than US$ 330 Million, and the total paid claims is US$ 182 Million, whilst the Loss Ratio & Combined Ratio averaged: 55.79% and 66.59% respectively

The Syndicate is proud to be the first entity of its kind to be rated by the reputable international rating agency A.M. Best, with Financial Strength Rating (FSR) B+ (Good) and Issuer Credit Rating (ICR) bbb- both ratings with stable outlook.

Nevertheless, if a risk requires higher security rating, the Syndicate is pleased to announce that an arrangement has been made with a reputable and highly recognized partner to back up the Syndicate with an A- rating by A.M. Best that can be used if needed.

The Syndicate provides reinsurance capacity of US$25M on Facultative basis for Oil & Energy related businesses in the MENA region and Afro-Asian markets as follows:

In addition, the Syndicate provides reinsurance capacity of US$14M on Facultative basis for Nuclear Energy in the MENA region, Afro-Asian, and Europe.

Offers are accepted from all insurance companies, Brokers and producers handling Afro-Asian Oil & Energy Business and Nuclear Energy business.

We count on your continuous support and look forward to receiving your oil & Energy related businesses and Nuclear Energy inquiries.

For more information, please visit our website: www.foeis@foeis.com

If you have any question, do not hesitate to email the following persons:

Nabil Hajjar: Managing Director, foeis@foeis.com
Ahmed Almahmeed: Operations Manager, underwriting@foeis.com

THE SYNDICATE RATING

FAIR Oil & Energy Insurance Syndicate is proud to be the first entity of its kind to be rated by a reputable international rating agency.

A.M. Best has affirmed the following ratings for the Syndicate:

Financial Strength Rating (FSR) B+ (Good) with stable outlook.
Issuer Credit Rating (ICR) bbb- with stable outlook.

A.M. Best Ratings: FAIR Oil & Energy Insurance Syndicate (FOEIS)

“The ratings reflect the Syndicate’s balance sheet strength, which A.M. Best categorizes as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.”   A.M. Best

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FAIR Oil & Energy Insurance Syndicate held its 23^rd General Assembly on Tuesday September 21, 2021 during the 3^rdSharm Rendezvous and the Federation of Afro-Asian Insurers & Reinsurers (FAIR) 27^th General Conference and was attended physically and virtually, under the Chairmanship of M. Mazhar Hamadeh.

Members representing 79% of the votes attended the meeting together with the Syndicate auditors.

The main item on the Agenda was the approval of the Financial Statements for the year ended 31/12/2020 which showed that the premium written by the Syndicate totaled US$25.5M compared to US$29.8M in 2019 and the net profit realized from the operation was US$1.3M compared to a loss of US$3.9M in 2019, while the Loss Ratio averaged 66.61% during all the years of operation.

The annual report indicated that decrease in premium is due to the change in the underwriting policy to conform with the market trend, which in turn resulted in returning to profitability in 2020 after a first time ever loss experienced in 2019.

The entire surplus of US$1.3M was transferred to the General Reserves where the Members Equity increased to US$27.6M at 31.12.2020

It is worth mentioning that; with the close of the financial year 2020, the premium written by the Syndicate during its 21 years of operation totaled US$302M and the total distributed surplus is US$29.3M.

The General Assembly, also discharged the Technical Board and the Managers from Liability for the year ended 31/12/2020 and appointed PKF Savvides & Co., Ltd. To audit the Syndicate books in 2022

Furthermore, the General Assembly elected a new Technical Board for a further period of 4 years with effect from 1/1/2022 as follows:

 

1-	Al Ain Ahlia Ins. Co.,	– UAE	Mr. Mohd. Mazhar Hamadeh
2-	Anadolu Sigorta	– Turkey	Mr. Erdinc Gokalp
3-	Misr Insurance Co.,	– Egypt	Mr. Omar Gouda
4-	Gulf Insurance (gig)	– Kuwait	Mr. Sundaresan Sridharan
5-	Oman Re	– Oman	Mr. Roumel Tabaja
6-	GIC Re	– India	Mr. Devesh Srivastava
7-	CCR Re	– Algeria	Mr. Hadj Mohamed Seba
8-	Malaysian Re	– Malaysia	Mr. Zainudin Ishak

In addition to the Managers of the Syndicate “Trust Re” represented by the Syndicate Managing Director: Nabil Hajjar, and the Secretary General of the FAIR Organization as Ex-Officio.

The Technical Board elected Mohd. Mazhar Hamadeh to be the Chairman of the Board and elected the following Members for the Risk Committee:

Omar Gouda	– Egypt	– Member Elect.
Zainudin Ishak	– Malaysia	– Member Elect.
Romel Tabaja	– Oman	– Member Elect
Hadj Mohamed Seba	– Algeria	– Member Elect
Sundaresan Sridharan	– Kuwait	– Member Elect
Nabil Hajjar	– Syndicate Managers	– Secretary/MD

The Risk Committee Elect, held its meeting following the Technical Board meeting and elected Omar Gouda as the Chairman of the Committee.

 

THE SYNDICATE RATING

FAIR Oil & Energy Insurance Syndicate is proud to be the first entity of its kind to be rated by a reputable international rating agency.

A.M. Best has affirmed the following ratings for the Syndicate:

Financial Strength Rating (FSR) B+ (Good) with stable outlook.
Issuer Credit Rating (ICR) bbb- with stable outlook.

A.M. Best Ratings: FAIR Oil & Energy Insurance Syndicate (FOEIS)

“The ratings reflect the Syndicate’s balance sheet strength, which A.M. Best categorizes as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.”   A.M. Best

To Download a copy in PDF, CLICK HERE…<<..   

THE SYNDICATE RATING

FAIR Oil & Energy Insurance Syndicate is proud to be the first entity of its kind to be rated by a reputable international rating agency.

A.M. Best has affirmed the following ratings for the Syndicate:

Financial Strength Rating (FSR) B+ (Good) with stable outlook.
Issuer Credit Rating (ICR) bbb- with stable outlook.

A.M. Best Ratings: FAIR Oil & Energy Insurance Syndicate (FOEIS)

“The ratings reflect the Syndicate’s balance sheet strength, which A.M. Best categorizes as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.”   A.M. Best

To Download a copy in PDF, CLICK HERE…<<..   

The Syndicate, Platinum sponsor of 5th Lebanon International Oil & Gas Summit

Under the patronage of Lebanon’s Ministry of Energy and Water, the 5^th Lebanon International Oil & Gas Summit (LIOG), took place between 2^nd and 4^th April 2019 in Beirut. The FAIR Oil & Energy Insurance Syndicate, managed by Trust Re, was platinum sponsor of this successful event, which was organised around the slogan ‘A full stream of insights and opportunities’. Over 550 participants from 28 countries around the world, including top public and private sector officials, attended.

Participants benefited from insightful information and debate as well as dedicated networking opportunities. On the second day of the conference, Nabil Hajjar Managing Director – FAIR Oil & Energy Insurance Syndicate and Senior Advisor to the Management of Trust Re chaired the session “Risk Mitigation & the Role of the Insurance & Reinsurance Industry”. The session focused on the inherent operational risks and challenges in the oil and gas industry and the vital role of the insurance sector in the transfer and mitigation of these risks.

Mr. Hajjar discussed “The importance of creating local capacities through Syndicates and Pools”. Contributing to the fruitful discussion were Nadjib Bouzeboudjen,  Head of Energy & Engineering Trust Re who presented the topic “The Role of insurance & Reinsurance in the Energy Industry” and guest speaker Mr. George Kabban, CEO of UIB, whose topic was “A blueprint for Insuring Lebanon’s Hydrocarbon Future”. Ahmed Al Mahmeed, Underwriting Manager, FAIR Oil & Energy Insurance Syndicate, participated in the summit as a delegate.

In addition to the conference-registered participants, 50 Lebanese VIP insurance personalities were invited by the Syndicate/Trust Re to attend the session. The VIPs were granted full day passes to the sessions and were invited for lunch, which was sponsored by the Syndicate.

THE SYNDICATE RATING

FAIR Oil & Energy Insurance Syndicate is proud to be the first entity of its kind to be rated by a reputable international rating agency.

A.M. Best has affirmed the following ratings for the Syndicate:

Financial Strength Rating (FSR) B+ (Good) with stable outlook.
Issuer Credit Rating (ICR) bbb- with stable outlook.

A.M. Best Ratings: FAIR Oil & Energy Insurance Syndicate (FOEIS)

“The ratings reflect the Syndicate’s balance sheet strength, which A.M. Best categorizes as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.”   A.M. Best

To Download a copy in PDF, CLICK HERE…<<..   

THE SYNDICATE RATING

FAIR Oil & Energy Insurance Syndicate is proud to be the first entity of its kind to be rated by a reputable international rating agency.

A.M. Best has assigned the Syndicate the following upgraded ratings:

Financial Strength Rating (FSR) B+ (Good) with stable outlook.
Issuer Credit Rating (ICR) bbb- with stable outlook.

A.M. Best Ratings: FAIR Oil & Energy Insurance Syndicate (FOEIS)

“The ratings reflect the Syndicate’s balance sheet strength, which A.M. Best categorizes as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management”.

A.M. Best

To Download a copy in PDF, CLICK HERE…<<..   

The Managers’ Annual Business Partners Seminar.
June 15 to 19, 2014
Langkawi – MALAYSIA

The Managers; Trust Re, held its annual “Business Partners Seminar” in Langkawi – Malaysia from June 15, to June 19, 2012 during which the Managing  Director of the Syndicate; Nabil Hajjar, made a presentation about the Syndicate to the participants of the seminar.

The participants showed interest in the Syndicate and the offered capacity, evident by the number of questions and inquiries made during the session.

23 participants, mostly senior officers from various Asian companies attended the Seminar.