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Episode-15 13 Feb 2026

Inside Manulife Global HNW, The GCC Shift and the Future of Underwriting

Inside Manulife Global HNW, The GCC Shift and the Future of Underwriting

Dollars & Dirhams, Episode 23

The GCC is becoming a base for high-net-worth wealth, and insurance is evolving with it. In this episode, Abhishek Datta (Vice President, Continental) speaks with Mark Bensman (Chief Distribution Officer, Manulife Global High Net Worth) about what is changing in how high-net-worth families think, plan, and execute.

We cover
🔹Why the GCC is now a major growth engine for high-net-worth planning
🔹What it takes to place large cover at the top end
🔹How AI is changing underwriting, and the buying experience

Notes
This episode is for general discussion and educational purposes. It is not financial advice. Product availability and terms vary by jurisdiction and underwriting.

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