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Oct 2023

Insurance


General

Ensuring DEI in insurance technologies with AI

Achieving diversity, equity and inclusion using AI in underwriting and claims processes is possible, though not an easy task, according to National Life and General Insurance Company Group’s Mr Varghese Skariah. Middle East Insurance Review finds out more.
 

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Promoting diversity in insurance despite talent shortage

It can be challenging to build a steady pipeline for talent and consider diversity, equity and inclusion principles at the same time. Middle East Insurance Review spoke to Munich Re’s Ms Muna Murad about how promoting a diverse workforce can widen the pool of talent.
 


Gaining a perspective on IFRS17 implementation

The Badri Management Consultancy’s Mr Hatim Maskawala spoke to us about some major changes and direct impacts of the new IFRS17 standard.
 

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Macroeconomic challenges for credit insurance in Egypt

The credit insurance market in Egypt is growing. Increasing demand for credit from businesses and growing awareness are two factors behind increasing demand for credit insurance in the country. Middle East Insurance Review spoke to Allianz Trade Middle East’s Mr Mehdi Mourad to find out more.
 

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Life & health

Egypt's health insurers wait on new insurance law

New regulations in Egypt are expected to provide more flexibility and equal opportunities for the health insurance industry. Middle East Insurance Review spoke to Misr Takaful Insurance Life’s Ms Abeer Saleh for a closer look.
 

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Potential gaps in healthcare pose opportunities for insurers

Rising costs in the Middle East are making it harder for residents to keep themselves in good health. At the same time, awareness of mental health and related insurance is rising. Middle East Insurance Review spoke to Cigna International’s Mr Jerome Droesch to find out how insurers can step up.
 

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View from India - Mental health: Indian insurers need to take bold initiatives

Mental health in India has now moved beyond the stage of ‘little understood and often ignored’. Plum’s Mr Aditya Bagarka suggests that the insurance industry now needs to innovate and help the country’s mentally ill.
 

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