Nexus Insurance Brokers steps up Emirati recruitment.

Nexus's recruitment drive is being headed by Sales Manager and Emirati national Ali Fareed Lutfi. Recent statistics from the Emirates Insurance Association show that a mere six per cent of all workers in the insurance sector are UAE nationals. This compares unfavourably to other GCC countries such as Oman, which counts 50 per cent as nationals.

The United Arab Emirates Government recently called for the creation of 20,000 jobs over the next decade. According to the Federal National Council, Emirati unemployment is currently hovering around the 13 per cent mark - a situation exacerbated by the fact that less than eight per cent of workers are currently forging careers in the private sector.

A study by the Business and Economics facility of UAE University in Al Ain recently noted that wages in the private sector failed to attract Emirati nationals. Nexus Insurance Brokers is intent on upping its number of Emiratis in order to not only gain an edge over its competitors, but also help create a more balanced industry. "Nexus Insurance Brokers is an extremely attractive company to work for," said Lutfi.

"This isn't a place where you just pick up a pay-cheque and stand still, it is a dynamic, fast-moving business that provides a vital service to individuals and businesses across the GCC. Without a doubt, Nexus is a company where Emiratis can thrive, unlock their professional potential and prosper.

"The insurance sector always plays a major role in any successful economy, and we offer a great avenue for Emiratis with entrepreneurial spirit to come alive and flourish within this vital field."

Last year, Nexus grew its general insurance business by 11 per cent and its life and savings division by 20 per cent.The company is also seeking to expand its geographic footprint beyond Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Bahrain and Lebanon to include Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

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