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Front Re elevates Rizal Zakaria to CEO

Zakaria brings extensive experience from global (re)insurers.
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January 31, 2025

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General (re)insurance broker Front Re has appointed Rizal Zakaria as its Chief Executive Officer, effective January 2025, the company announced.

Zakaria was previously Chief Operations Officer (COO) at Front Re, where he played a key role in expanding the company’s market presence across Southeast Asia, Central Asia, the UAE, the U.S., Africa, and Latin America. His efforts have been central to fostering partnerships with insurers and reinsurers in these regions, the company said.

Before joining Front Re, Zakaria held senior roles at QBE, MIRAR, Transnational Insurance Brokers, Aon, and Eaglexpress Air Charter. His broad industry experience includes insurance intermediation, risk management, and reinsurance placements.

Front operates globally under the regulation of the Labuan Financial Services Authority (LFSA).

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