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Iran-US peace talks stir hope for regional renewal, but insurers assert confidence must be rebuilt
Insurers count cost of damage and trapping risks in Persian Gulf
GAIF Sec-Gen outlines economic and insurance possibilities in the GCC and beyond
Iran-US MoU: Implications for insurance and regional stability
Marine war risk normalisation to be gradual despite MoU
MoU a positive step, but uncertainty will remain in weeks and months ahead
New marine war risk insurance launched at Lloyd's for Strait of Hormuz shipping
UAE: War risks cloud UAE economic outlook despite Iran-US peace MoU
What business continuity really means when disruption is constant
Morocco
Moroccan insurers adapt to roles beyond mere compensation as risks evolve
Morocco's life insurance paradox: growth driven by savings, lagging in protection
Both the past and future are driving the non-life market in Morocco
Health
Future of individual medical insurance in MENA lies in personalisation, prevention and affordability
Cyber insurance uptake rises as ME firms strengthen risk management
Cyber coverage conversations in the boardroom have moved beyond just protection
Three shifts that are redefining how organisations must think about cyber protection
Touchless claims and instant payouts: innovations on the motor insurance wishlist
AIO 2026: African insurance leaders convene in Cairo to drive market integration and digital innovation
Turkiye's insurance association positions industry for growth and resilience
New Islamic insurer aims to shape Tanzania's takaful future
Central bank's directions offer additional grievance redressal forum in bancasssurance misselling
Egypt's Unified Insurance Law spells new players and market growth
MENA
GCC: Strong start to 2026 for listed insurers despite regional tensions
Algeria: UNDP to strengthen inclusive insurance capacity
Egypt: Insurance market rakes in total premiums of US$2.5bn in 2025
Oman: Insurers to maintain minimum EV insurance share in motor portfolios
Morocco: Insurance law reforms aim to accelerate digitalisation and enhance consumer protection
Saudi Arabia: Motor is still in recovery with medical leading the charge in 1Q
Tunisia: Insurance market grows by 10.5% in 1Q2026
Turkiye: Government to introduce eldercare insurance scheme
UAE: Comprehensive auto insurance keeps pace with demand and technology
Global
FIFA World Cup 2026 poses people risk challenge for insurers
Designing EVs for insurability
Agricultural insurance must expand beyond farmers
Takaful
Algeria: Alliance Assurances starts takaful window operations
Azerbaijan: First takaful ecosystem launched
Kuwait: Kuwait International Takaful assigned ratings on balance sheet strength and adequate operating results
IFSB outlines key regulatory priorities to resolve takaful's structural weaknesses
Malaysia: Takaful association unveils 3 strategic priorities to navigate cautious 2026 outlook
Malaysia: Takaful IKHLAS records continued progress
Qatar Development Bank and Italy's SACE ink milestone Shariah-compliant reinsurance agreement
Saudi Arabia: ICIEC reports stellar 2025 results as insured business surges by 38% to US$17.8bn
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