Mr. Anwar Shanti
Chairman of the Board of Directors – PIF, CEO – Trust International Insurance Group.
Mr. Anwar Al-Shanti has been serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Trust International Insurance Group – Palestine since 2010, and is also a member of its Board of Directors.
A prominent figure in the insurance industry, Mr. Al-Shanti brings over three decades of extensive experience. He was born in the city of Qalqilya in 1960 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Jordan in 1985. He also completed specialized insurance training through the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) in the United Kingdom.
As CEO, Mr. Al-Shanti oversees the strategic and operational direction of Trust Insurance – Palestine, strengthening its leadership position in the Palestinian market. He also heads the group’s affiliated companies, which include:
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Takaful Insurance Company
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Trust Travel and Tourism
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Trust Real Estate
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Smart Health – Health Insurance Services
Mr. Al-Shanti represents the Palestinian insurance market in the General Arab Insurance Federation (GAIF) and is an active board member of both the Palestinian Insurance Federation and the Palestinian Businessmen Association. He is a former Chairman of the Palestinian Insurance Federation, where he played a vital role in advancing the sector at the regional level.
His professional career includes several leadership roles, such as:
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Board Member – Palestinian Private Sector Coordinating Council
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Board Member – General Arab Insurance Federation
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Executive Committee Member – GAIF
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Former Board Member – MENA Geothermal
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Former Board Member – Takaful Insurance Company
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Former Board Member – Jericho Mineral Water Company
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Former General Manager – Palestinian Road Accident Victims Compensation Fund
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Former Board Member – Compensation Fund
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Former Regional Manager – Qatar General Insurance & Reinsurance Company – UAE
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Former Assistant General Manager – Al Ahliya Insurance Group
Mr. Al-Shanti’s career demonstrates a long-standing commitment to the development of the insurance sector in Palestine and his effective contribution to its growth both locally and regionally.