Middle East expert Bob Naudi has joined Lloyd's broker RFIB as a consultant.

Naudi has 40 years' experience at Aon, both as a director and in recent years as a consultant.

Patrick Holcroft, RFIB group chief executive, said: “RFIB's strategy is to develop international activities in areas where we have the specialist expertise. Bob's broking experience, knowledge of Middle East and other markets, exceptional network of contacts and linguistic skills, means that he is an ideal complement to the group's capabilities in the region.”

Naudi commented: “RFIB's established presence and stature in the Middle East means it has the resources and relationships which are fundamental to the development and servicing of the business in the region. I am thrilled to be joining the group at such an exciting time for them.”