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Mar 2007

Takaful Market Profile


Global Takaful - Takaful Around the Globe

In conjunction with the 2nd Asian Conference on Takaful set for this month, MiddleEast Insurance Review presents a map of takaful companies around the world. The chart shows that there are over 100 Islamic insurers and reinsurers in more than 20 countries. The list, however, is not exhaustive because in the current vibrant growth of the takaful market, new players are being established each month, a dynamism which makes the total number of operators worldwide a constantly changing figure.

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Takaful Market - UAE: Three's Company

The UAE takaful market is the oldest in the GCC region, stretching back nearly 30 years. This article spotlights the takaful sector in the fast-booming country, in which three direct players serve the market.

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Takaful Market - Salama: World Takaful Pioneer Eyes International Business

Salama Islamic Arab Insurance Company - Salama means safety in Arabic - is regarded as a pioneer in Islamic insurance. Established in Dubai in 1979, it is one of the two earliest takaful companies to be established in the world.

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Takaful Market - Aman: Going Places

Dubai Islamic Insurance and Reinsurance Company is better known by its shorter name, Aman, which means peace or safety. The takaful company, though young, has much to be proud of.

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Takaful - Investment - Structured Products: Hitting the Right Formula

Global Islamic financial assets have been increasing at around 15% annually in recent years and are estimated at between US$300 billion and US$500 billion. Yet, market comment is that there is a limited range of Islamic financial products for investors, including takaful operators, to park their money in. This article looks at structured products which are being introduced to the Islamic financial market as alternative vehicles for investment.

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