Gallagher Re Added Two to Facultative Team
The reinsurance broker has appointed Madhavi Gopinathan and Joy Ramirez to its team focused on the Middle East and Africa.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in People
Gallagher Re announced the appointments of Madhavi Gopinathan and Joy Ramirez to its Facultative team. Both professionals will support clients and business growth across the Middle East and Africa region.
Why it matters
Expanding the Facultative team with experienced personnel allows the firm to enhance its client support capabilities in the MEA region. These additions reflect a targeted effort to build capacity within the company's specific regional brokerage operations.
Madhavi Gopinathan brings 13 years of market experience to the firm, while Joy Ramirez adds over eight years of expertise in technical management and support. Ramirez previously served as a Technical Reinsurance Manager and spent six years at Ed.
The players
Gallagher Re
Gallagher Re is a global reinsurance broker that provides risk management and advisory services to insurance companies.
Madhavi Gopinathan
Madhavi Gopinathan is the newly appointed Senior Broker, Fac, who brings over a decade of market experience to the firm.
Joy Ramirez
Joy Ramirez serves as the new Account Specialist, Broker Support, Fac, having previously worked at Ardonagh Specialty.
The details
Gopinathan joins the firm as a Senior Broker, Fac, while Ramirez assumes the role of Account Specialist, Broker Support, Fac. Both will focus their efforts on supporting clients and driving business development across the Middle East and Africa.
Timeline
Gallagher Re announced the new team appointments on October 12, 2026.
Market Landscape
This move aligns with the broader industry trend of bolstering regional expertise to maintain competitive positioning in emerging markets. By integrating specialized talent, the firm aims to capture increased market share in the Middle East and Africa reinsurance sector.
Clients operating in the Middle East and Africa region may notice increased capacity and support availability from the firm's Facultative team. These appointments are intended to provide more specialized technical and brokerage resources to regional partners.
The takeaway
The strategic hiring of experienced professionals into specialized regional teams is a common method for brokers to deepen client relationships. Firms often prioritize such hires when targeting specific geographical growth to ensure they have the necessary technical depth on the ground.
Further reading
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