Three Generations Strong in the Insurance Industry

Few names have shaped the evolution of insurance and investment in the region as profoundly as Sheikh Ahmad Atif Al-Kadi. A visionary ahead of his time, he was among the earliest pioneers to introduce life insurance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, helping establish international standards of professionalism, risk management, and long-term financial planning.

As an owner and agent of ALICO (AIG), Sheikh Ahmad Atif played a key role in building public trust in insurance at a time when the industry was still emerging across the Middle East. His leadership laid the foundation for a legacy defined by integrity, resilience, and global outlook.

Beyond insurance, he believed in strategic diversification. Investments in education, construction, and international markets—particularly the United Kingdom— strengthened his portfolio and ensured sustainable, multi-generational growth. Yet insurance remained the cornerstone of the family’s success, anchoring all future ventures.

Today, that legacy continues with his grandson, Ahmad Alkadi, CEO of UIB Saudi Reinsurance Brokers Company Limited Saudi and one of the youngest leaders in the sector. An Oxford graduate, Ahmad Abdulwahab brings a modern, globally informed perspective shaped by experience across insurance, investment, construction, and creative industries.

Known for his adaptive leadership style, he is guiding UIB Saudi through digital transformation and innovation while preserving the trust built over three generations. His vision reflects a commitment to ethical governance, long-term value creation, and empowering the next generation of talent.

The Al-Kadi story is one of continuity and evolution—where a pioneering foundation meets forward-looking leadership, carrying a distinguished insurance legacy confidently into a global future.