Abu Dhabi insurance company Daman appoints new CEO

Abu Dhabi-based National Health Insurance Company – Daman has appointed Hamad Al Mehyas as the company’s new CEO, it announced on Sunday.

Al Mehyas has been leading the company following a major reorganisation last year when he was promoted from CCO – Abu Dhabi to deputy CEO.

He first joined the UAE’s largest health insurer in 2014 as chief process officer to improve Daman’s operational processes including claims management, after-sales operations and the 24-hours customer care call centre. He later held the position of chief commercial officer – Abu Dhabi where he oversaw the management of Daman’s portfolio of clients in the emirate.

Tareq Abdulraheem Al Hosani, Daman’s chairman said: “It was important to select someone who knows Daman well, appreciates the nature of its work, understands its impact on millions of individuals and its value to the economy. In this appointment, we reaffirm our commitment towards investing in Emirati talents and increase their presence and contributions in leadership positions across the sector.”

Al Mehyas is also the general manager of Daman Healthcare Solutions and sits on the board of Independent Health Information Technology Services (inHealth). He also serves as vice chairman of Emirates Insurance Association board, chairman of the Supreme Technical committee and chairman of Life and Health Insurance Technical subcommittee.

Daman, 80 per cent by Abu Dhabi holding company ADQ, currently offers health insurance solutions to 2.5 million members in the UAE.