From Editor-in-Chief
Talbot broadens role in Middle East
Steady growth despite tough times
Life faces the biggest challenge
Fulfilling an integral role
Diversifying in the next growth phase
GAIF AT 50: Building on a strong foundation
GAIF AT 50: Beyond GAIF's golden jubilee
GAIF AT 50: GAIF and the Arab markets
GAIF AT 50: A doubling of strength
Salutes to GAIF
Competition dampens GCC reinsurance prospects
The pull of the GCC
Reinsurance optimisation: Focussing on value
M&A: Promising signs in Middle East M&A
Cyber risks: "Cybergeddon" and the threat to Middle East companies
Cyber risks: A bespoke approach to cyber threats
NAT CATS: On shaky ground in the Dead Sea fault zone
Takaful asset management: Getting asset allocation right
Family takaful: Lifting the barriers to Saudi Arabia's low life penetration
Family takaful: The nomination clause in life takaful
Data risks of outsourcing
MENA market remains upbeat on prospects
Middle East Insurance Industry Awards receives more than 200 entries
Support grows for Lloyd's Middle East
Algeria: Bullish outlook for insurance sector
Bahrain: Premiums up 8% in 2013
Bahrain: Arig's 1H premiums up 5.6% to US$237 mln
Bahrain: BKIC posts 30% 1H profit growth
Bahrain: BNH's net profit jumps 23% in 1H
Egypt: Misr General reaps inward returns
Iran launches universal health insurance
Morocco: African agriculture gets dedicated reinsurer
Palestine: Premiums up 10% in 2013
Qatar: QIC increases 1H profit by 53%
Crawford opens office in Qatar
UAE: IGIH sees 13% fall in net profits
AXA partners with Etisalat to launch smartphone protection plans
UAE: OIC reports US$35 mln in 1H net profit
Daman issues policy under Dubai mandatory health scheme
Ebola outbreak an international public health emergency - WHO
Bahrain: Shariyah Review Bureau to manage Tharawat's supervisory board
Egyptian Takaful Life grows 90% in FY2013-14
Malaysia's takaful sector assigned stable outlook
Takaful Malaysia targets US$6 mln jump in profit
Malaysia: AIA Public Takaful launches investment-linked plan
Saudi Arabia: Public Pension Agency's investment returns shrink
Tunisia: Amended insurance law to incorporate takaful
Pakistan: Insurers to launch window operations
UAE: Salama's outlook revised to stable; 'BBB+' ratings affirmed
UAE: Watania's majority shareholders to sell stakes
UAE: Abu Dhabi National Takaful posts lower 1H profits
UAE: Dar Al Takaful in the black in 1H
Diary of events
People on the move
A number of positive developments are pointing towards higer life insurance penetration in Saudi Arabia, says Mr Ajmal Bhatty of Alinma Tokio Marine.
Buy Now
Mr Sâmi Hazoug of Strasbourg University and Sheikh Faizal Ahmad Manjoo of Minarah MultiConsulting summarise the key take-aways from a colloquium on life takaful in France, which awaits its third takaful provider.