Mr. Anwar Shanti

Chief Executive Officer – Trust International Insurance Group – Palestine (Since 2010)
Board Member – Trust International Insurance Group

Mr. Anwar Al-Shanti is a prominent figure in the insurance industry with over three decades of extensive experience. Born in Qalqilya in 1960, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Jordan in 1985, in addition to completing specialized insurance courses at the Chartered Insurance Institute in the UK.

As CEO of Trust International Insurance – Palestine, Mr. Al-Shanti oversees the company’s strategic and operational activities, strengthening its position in the Palestinian market. He also leads the company’s subsidiaries, which include:

  • Takaful Insurance Company

  • Trust Travel and Tourism Company

  • Trust Real Estate Company

  • Smart Health – Health Insurance Services

Mr. Al-Shanti represents the Palestinian market in the General Arab Insurance Federation (GAIF) and is a Board Member of both the Palestinian Insurance Federation and the Palestinian Businessmen’s Association. He previously served as Chairman of the Palestinian Insurance Federation, where he played a significant role in advancing the industry regionally.

His career also includes leadership roles such as:

  • Board Member, Palestinian Private Sector Coordination Council

  • Board Member, General Arab Insurance Federation

  • Executive Committee Member, General Arab Insurance Federation

He has also previously served as a Board Member of:

  • MENA Geothermal

  • Takaful Insurance Company

  • Jericho Mineral Water Company

  • Palestinian Road Accident Victims Compensation Fund

In addition, Mr. Al-Shanti served as General Manager of the Palestinian Road Accident Victims Compensation Fund, Regional Director of Qatar General Insurance & Reinsurance Company in the UAE, and Assistant General Manager at Al-Ahliya Insurance Group.

Mr. Al-Shanti’s career reflects a deep commitment to the development of the insurance sector in Palestine and his effective contribution to enhancing its role both locally and regionally.