Pacific Prime Dubai, a leading health‑insurance and employee‑benefits brokerage, was honored with AIG’s Rising Force Award on June 9 2026. The accolade was presented by AIG’s Chief Distribution & Digital Officer Sunil Bambral during a ceremony held at Pacific Prime’s administrative office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The award recognises Pacific Prime’s “outstanding performance and impactful value” to AIG’s property‑and‑casualty partners across the Middle East, and it marks the broker’s third consecutive Rising Force Award—a milestone that underscores the depth of the partnership and the consistency of the broker’s service delivery in a highly competitive market.
AIG Honors Pacific Prime Dubai’s Regional Leadership
The ceremony brought together senior AIG representatives, including Alexandros Nezeritis (Head of Operations and Strategic Initiatives, GCC & North Africa), Lyayla Al Azkhari (Business Development Manager), Rohan Srivastava (Senior Casualty Underwriter), and Aneta Beliajeva (Head of Marketing & Communications, GCC & North Africa). Pacific Prime’s Regional CEO David Hayes and Director of General Insurance Sidharth Mohanty received the award on behalf of the firm. In his remarks, Hayes emphasized that the award “serves as a testament to the excellence we strive to achieve” and highlighted the strategic importance of the partnership with AIG, which he said “is greatly valued” and will continue to generate new opportunities for both organisations throughout the region.
Context of the Third Consecutive AIG Award
The Rising Force Award is now the third in a row that AIG has presented to Pacific Prime Dubai, making the broker the only UAE insurance intermediary to secure the same award across three successive years. AIG’s UAE subsidiary leverages a global network that serves more than 90 million customers in over 80 jurisdictions, while Pacific Prime manages over USD $1 billion in premiums and operates 15 offices worldwide, including locations in Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Thailand, Malaysia, the UAE, Indonesia, the UK, the US, Mexico, the Philippines and Australia. This repeated recognition reflects Pacific Prime’s focus on customizable property‑and‑casualty solutions, its commitment to delivering unbiased advice, and its strategy of aligning closely with leading insurers to provide the best coverage options for businesses across the Middle East and beyond.
Relevance for Financial Institutions and Insurers
For banks, insurers, and corporate‑treasury teams, the award signals that Pacific Prime has a proven capability to navigate the complex Middle‑Eastern property‑and‑casualty landscape. The broker’s partnership model—anchored by AIG’s extensive underwriting capacity and Pacific Prime’s regional expertise—offers a vetted channel for institutions seeking tailored risk‑transfer products that meet local regulatory requirements. The acknowledgment also reinforces the broker’s credibility in delivering transparent, compliant coverage, a factor that is increasingly critical for financial firms managing regulatory exposure, operational resilience, and reputational risk.
Key Takeaways
- Pacific Prime Dubai received AIG’s Rising Force Award on June 9 2026, presented by AIG’s Chief Distribution & Digital Officer Sunil Bambral.
- This is the third consecutive Rising Force Award for Pacific Prime Dubai, making it the only UAE broker to achieve the honor three years in a row.
- Pacific Prime manages over USD $1 billion in premiums and operates 15 offices globally, positioning it as a significant partner for property‑and‑casualty solutions in the Middle East.
FinanceInsyte's Take
The award highlights Pacific Prime’s sustained performance and deepening ties with AIG, which may provide financial institutions with a reliable conduit for regional insurance needs. Executives should monitor how the broker leverages this recognition to expand its product suite and whether additional collaborations with global carriers emerge, as such developments could affect sourcing strategies for risk management.
Source: Businesswire
