AI12 Limited has appointed Jamie Eaton as Head of Financial Lines. The move strengthens its specialty platform in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
The appointment follows the firm’s authorisation by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). As a result, AI12 is now accelerating its expansion across Financial Lines and Cyber risk solutions.
Financial Lines becomes a key growth focus
AI12 has built a strong reputation in aviation and complex risk placements. Now, however, it is expanding into broader specialty lines.
Jamie Eaton will lead the Financial Lines practice. He will focus on management liability, professional indemnity and Cyber insurance. In addition, he will strengthen insurer relationships and market positioning across the UAE and international markets.
Anvar Mullabekov, Founder and CEO of AI12, said Financial Lines is central to the firm’s long-term strategy. He added that Eaton brings the leadership and technical depth required to scale the business responsibly.
Experience across London and the Middle East
Eaton brings nearly 20 years of experience in the insurance sector. Most recently, he served as Regional Director at Howden Insurance Brokers in Dubai.
Earlier, he held senior roles at JLT Group, where he led Financial Lines and portfolio management across MENA. Before that, he worked in the London market with Bluefin, part of AXA Group.
Therefore, he combines London market expertise with regional knowledge. This blend supports AI12’s ambition to build a boutique, specialist-led platform.
Rising demand for Cyber and board-level advisory
Financial Lines and Cyber risks have become board-level concerns. Regulatory pressure, digital exposure and economic shifts are reshaping risk conversations.
Consequently, clients now expect more than transactional placements. They seek advisory-led solutions that anticipate future risks.
Eaton said AI12 aims to deliver structured, resilient programmes that respond to changing risk profiles. He emphasised that Cyber insurance is increasingly central to strategic risk planning.
Strengthening DIFC-regulated credibility
With this appointment, AI12 continues to build its senior leadership bench. At the same time, it reinforces its DIFC-regulated credibility and global ambitions.
The firm aims to position itself as a specialist broker known for technical expertise, agility and close client engagement.
