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Continental Group International

Continental Group International is a Dubai-based insurance company with approximately $650 million in assets under management. It focuses on the Middle East...

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Continental Group International

Continental Group International is a Dubai-based insurance company with approximately $650 million in assets under management. It focuses on the Middle East region.

General information

Firm type

Insurance

Year founded

1994

Location

Region

Middle East

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Dubai

Corporate office

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Principals

Ashok Sardana

Founder and Managing Director

Akshay Sardana

Director & Vice President

Anselm Mendes

Executive Director of Sales

Sector focus

InsuranceReal Estate

Frequently asked questions

Who runs investment decisions at Continental Group International?

The firm has not publicly disclosed its current investment committee structure. Former Vice President and Head of Investments Neelam Verma held the senior investment role before departing to lead Wealth Link Solutions; her successor has not been publicly named. Ultimate investment authority rests with Founder and Managing Director Ashok Sardana, who oversees both the insurance general account and the Continental Real Estate subsidiary.

What is Continental Real Estate, and how does it relate to the insurance business?

Continental Real Estate is a subsidiary of Continental Group International focused on mixed-use property in Dubai. It represents the group's direct principal-investing arm, distinct from the policyholder general account. The firm uses this vehicle to hold physical real assets on its own balance sheet, creating a dual-track model that pairs insurance distribution with proprietary property exposure.

What professional standards or networks is Continental Group International affiliated with?

The firm maintains ties to the Million Dollar Round Table, a global association of top-producing life insurance and financial services professionals, through qualifying advisors on its team. It also holds affiliation with the Chartered Insurance Institute, the UK-based professional body for insurance standards and qualifications, which informs the advisory practice's credentialing approach across its Dubai base.

How does Continental Group International's geographic footprint shape its client base?

Operating from Dubai, the firm serves a predominantly expatriate and high-net-worth client pool across the Gulf Cooperation Council, South Asia, and Africa — markets where UAE-based life insurance and wealth structures offer tax and estate-planning advantages. The group's global coverage book reflects cross-border flows typical of a regional wealth hub rather than a single-country domestic book.

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