Nexus, the region's leading financial adviser, on Wednesday announced the launch of a unit-linked Takaful and Savings Plan in the UAE, designed to provide investors with a Shariah-compliant opportunity to protect wealth for the future. Demand for Takaful products in the Middle East has increased sharply in recent months, with investors increasingly seeing the benefits of the transparency and security of such funds, as well as their adherence to Islamic ethical expectations. The new Takaful and Savings Plan has been developed in partnership with Dubai Islamic Insurance and Reinsurance Company (AMAN) and an international market leader in Takaful, FWU Group. Mahmoud Nodjoumi, founder and CEO, Nexus, said: “The Takaful market is becoming increasingly sophisticated in response to customer demand, providing an equivalent level of return to conventional financial products, as well as a high level of transparency and flexibility. In launching this new Takaful and Savings Plan, we believe we are providing an important opportunity for our clients.” The unit-linked Takaful and saving plans can be adapted for either regular or lump sum contributions. To support the launch of the new product range, Nexus has ensured that over 75 of its leading advisers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have attended comprehensive training to work with Takaful products, as part of the Nexus ethical selling commitment to their clients. While Nexus offers a highly comprehensive panel of personal and corporate financial products, it is confident that Takaful will emerge as one of its most popular lines over the next 12 months. “We believe that demand for this product range will continue to rise over the coming months, particularly as customer awareness increases. We at Nexus have invested in our people to ensure the knowledge to promote and support this dynamic sector, and we anticipate a strong response,” said Nodjoumi. Nexus was recently named as the Middle East's Personal Lines Broker of the Year at the Middle East Insurance Awards 2008. "At Nexus, our expertise and independence mean we are perfectly positioned to deliver the first-class service you deserve. As qualified professionals in wealth accumulation and protection, we are a company you can trust to understand your unique financial situation." Dubai Islamic Insurance and Reinsurance Company aims to offer a comprehensive system of outstanding Islamic Insurance services that support the stability and security of our communities. As a national Islamic insurance company, AMAN's investment and insurance activities are conducted in accordance with Shariah, under the supervision of a Fatwa and Shariah Board. __
