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May 2014

Takaful News


Bahrain: Takaful International records 12% growth

Takaful International's gross takaful contributions increased 12% last year to BHD20.3 million (US$53.8 million).

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Malaysia: Etiqa Takaful to raise US$93 mln with sukuk

Etiqa Takaful intends to issue a sukuk to raise MYR300 million (US$93.2 million), said credit rating agency RAM Ratings.

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Malaysia: Manulife eyes takaful market

Manulife Holdings Bhd, a member of Canada-based Manulife Financial, wants to enter Malaysia's takaful market, said Group CEO Mark O'Dell.

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Oman: Al Madina Takaful ties up with Meethaq

Al Madina Takaful has inked an agreement with Meethaq, an Islamic banking provider and part of Bank Muscat, to distribute bancatakaful products.

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Saudi Arabia: Medical covers for private-sector workers to become mandatory

All private-sector businesses must provide medical insurance for their employees and families, including Saudis and expatriates, by May this year, said the Council of Cooperative Health Insurance (CCHI).

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Saudi Arabia: Insurance scheme for unemployed to start in Sept

The General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI), the Saudi state agency in charge of social insurance, will introduce a new insurance scheme in September to protect employees from the consequences of losing their jobs in either the private or public sector.

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Saudi Arabia: New insurance dispute rules now in force

New regulations governing insurance disputes took effect on 13 April, clarifying the important use of hearings before first-instance and appeal Committees at which the parties involved in a dispute are requested to set out their case and explain their arguments.

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Saudi broker joins global network

Riyadh-based Daman Insurance Brokers has joined Worldwide Broker Network™ (WBN), a integrated network of independent property and casualty and employee benefits brokers.

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UAE: SALAMA cuts losses to US$16 mln

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UAE: AMAN and Emirates Islamic Bank launch takaful-backed plan

Dubai Islamic Insurance & Reinsurance Company (AMAN) and Emirates Islamic Bank have launched a takaful-backed savings plan to enable customers to invest and save for their long-term financial needs.

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Methaq Takaful back in the black

Abu Dhabi-listed Methaq Takaful posted a net profit of AED2.56 million (US$697,713) in 2013, reversing from its net loss of AED5.77 million in the previous year.

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