From Editor-in-Chief
The winners in the market: A salute to the winners
Life in need of regulatory initiatives to grow
Expanding the market
Non-life market ripe with potential
A new regulatory landscape in Morocco
Saham Assurance: An eye on Africa
Trade credit: Going beyond tradition: How credit insurers and factors can join forces
Trade credit: Accessing trade finance through credit insurance
Trade credit: The growing role of trade credit insurance in the Middle East
Oil & Gas: In tumultuous times
Sudan: Pushing takaful forward
Surplus sharing: Alternatives to surplus distribution
Thriving in a dynamic industry
Strategic global view: Closing the global insurance protection gap
MENA: Cyber risks tops traditional risks - Booz Allen
Middle East: Zurich and Citi sign 15-year exclusive deal
GCC: Terrorism tops key threats
Motor underwriting improves in GCC - Moody's
GCC: Falling oil prices to put pressure on economies
Algerian Gulf Bank to have two insurers
Bahrain: Central bank to boost insurance sector
Bahrain: Gulf Air expands loyalty programme with BKIC
Egypt: Premiums rise 17% to nearly US$2 bln for FY2013-14
Egypt: Committee formed for first national reinsurer
Iran: Export insurance coverage up by 30%
Jordan: Insurers propose alternative to mandatory car insurance
Jordan: Govt to study health insurance for citizens
Morocco: Compulsory CAT insurance plan resuscitated
UAE: Majority of SMEs overlook key business risks - survey
UAE: Insurers less trusted than banks - EY
UAE: Abu Dhabi Global Market forms panel to develop regulatory framework
UAE: Beazley opens regional office in DIFC
UAE: AXA Gulf launches SME unit
UAE: Fenchurch Faris opens representative office in DIFC
IAIS begins public consultation on global insurance capital standard
Regulatory changes top risks for financial institutions - Aon
Kuwait: S&P affirms Wethaq Takaful Insurance's 'BB' ratings with stable outlook
Malaysia: Takaful Ikhlas sees rise in contributions to US$229 mln by end-FY2015
Oman: Moody's upgrades Al Madina to Ba1 with positive outlook
Saudi Arabia: Five insurers to increase capital through rights issues
Saudi Arabia: Insurers hike motor deductibles by 400%
Saudi Arabia: Traffic authority to introduce points system for drivers
UAE: National Bonds Corporation to offer takaful
Global takaful market grew 18% over 5 years despite challenges - Deloitte
Sun Life to launch "next generation" Shariah products
Palestinian Insurance Federation and Apex hold field inspection workshop
Milliman Academy continues actuarial training in the Middle East
Diary of events
People on the move
Mr Karim Nasrallah of the Lebanese Credit Insurer and the Prague Club examines the differences between trade credit insurance and factoring, and the growing need for partnership between the two.
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The need of GCC businesses to fund expansion and regulatory guidelines for banks are giving rise to an increasing trend of credit insurance-backed trade finance, says Mr Leroy Almeida of Markel International.
Demand for credit insurance is on the rise in the MENA region and claims have stabilised, while market conditions are becoming less soft, says Mr Robert Nijhout of the International Credit Insurance & Surety Association.
2014 was a challenging year for the oil and gas sector and this year looks to be no different, says Mr Richard Scott of UIB as he calls on brokers to focus on long-term value creation for clients.