10 January 2016
Renewal of contract reaffirms ADNIC's position as one of the leading insurer for regional oil and gas sector

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC), one of the leading regional multi-line insurance providers for corporates and individuals, has renewed  the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Schlumberger Group, the world's leading supplier of technology, integrated project management and information solutions to the customers in the oil and gas sector worldwide.

Under the terms of the agreement, ADNIC will provide insurance and reinsurance coverage for Schlumberger's regional oil and gas operations. The MoU was signed by Adrian Latimer, Risk Manager, Schlumberger Group; Ahmad Idris, Chief Executive Officer of ADNIC; and Rory McLeay, Managing Director, JLT International Network,

Commenting on the MoU, Mr Idris said: "The renewal of this contract with Schlumberger is an acknowledgment of ADNIC's position as one of the leading insurers and reinsurers for the regional oil and gas industry. As an international leader with significant and long-term interests in the regional oil and gas sector, Schlumberger has complex risk management needs, which ADNIC is able to provide due to its operational and underwriting capabilities."

"As an Insurer, we have a prudent and selective approach towards underwriting corporate and industrial risks. The quality and nature of Schlumberger's assets in the UAE and across the region make it a strategic contributor to our regional portfolio," Mr Idris said.

Mr. Adrian Latimer, Risk Manager of Schlumberger Group, commented from his side: "We are delighted to continue our long and successful insurance relationship with ADNIC, a leading insurer in the region and a company that has supported our business for 19 years.  It is important to us to be able to access reliable and stable insurance capacity year after year, and to work with insurers who understand our business.

Schlumberger Group, having its principal offices in the USA and Europe and operating in over 85 countries worldwide, supplies the global oil and gas industry with a range of solutions including seismic acquisition and processing, formation evaluation, well testing and directional drilling.

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About Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company
Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) PJSC is a composite insurance partner with long-standing expertise in providing insurance products to individuals and corporates across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Founded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 1972, ADNIC has a wide network of branches as well as sales and service centers across the country. ADNIC is publicly owned and listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX).

For more information, please contact:
Mrs. Dana Hudairi
Corporate Marketing Senior Manager
Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company
D: +971 2 4080419
F: +971 2 4080625
Email: d.hudairi@adnic.ae
www.adnic.ae

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