Softening confirmed!
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Egypt: Insurance federation issues 11 strategic recommendations amid regional geopolitical risks
ME conflict: Impact of the regional geopolitical tensions concentrated in QIC's overseas markets
Jordan
Market entering a new era
Insurance industry rides a new wave of transformation
Insurance industry shows positive growth and development
A market in progress
MTPL, regulatory reset and consolidation shape insurance industry development
The growth, regulation and the road ahead for medical and life insurance in Jordan
Reinsurance brokers evolve into strategic risk advisors to bridge capacity gap
Jordanian reinsurance brokers are moving beyond traditional services
“Back to Principles”
5-point blueprint for sustainable growth in the Arab insurance market
Specialty insurance
PVT market adjusts terms and retentions as war redefines Middle East risk
Marine hull insurance market faces converging disruptions
Insurance market navigates Middle East marine exposure
Strait of Hormuz crisis tests Institute War Clauses
Geopolitical volatility drives agile marine underwriting in the Levant
Autonomous ships pose new risks in uncharted cyber waters for insurers
MENA reinsurance sector steers path between geopolitical conflict and growth
Libya's insurance market enters a new regulatory era
Beyond the claim
Why trade credit deserves a seat at the boardroom table
Businesses urged to monitor operational shifts ahead of defaults
MENA aviation insurance recalibrates course in an increasingly complex risk landscape
Turkiye: Insurance association releases COP31 Insurance Sector Manifesto
Floods, urbanisation and the new geography of risk
Central Bank of Bahrain: Focusing on building a robust regional insurance hub in MENA
MENA
Algeria: Insurance offers strategic leverage to agricultural sector
Egypt: Insurance industry fights fire losses
Iraq: Insurers create supplementary health insurance products
Jordan: Insurance premiums jump by 9.4% in 1H2026
Kuwait: ACE Gallagher acquires UPI Brokers
Morocco: Auto insurers raise premium rates in step with compensation reform
Oman: Regulator issues insurance loss assessment rules
Qatar: QIC holds earnings steady despite regional geopolitical headwinds
Saudi Arabia: Regulator urges insurers to offer out-patient health insurance plans which waive pre-approvals
Syria: Private insurers required to convert into public listed companies
Tunisia: Direct insurers show 13% rise in premiums in 1H2026, with robust life and health performance
Turkiye: Insurers see opportunities in new medium-term economic plan
UAE: Insurance industry's strong momentum continues in 1H2026
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Takaful
Egypt: Takaful surges with 50% growth to propel insurance sector in 1H2026
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Malaysia: MNRB agrees to US$405.5m divestment of Takaful IKHLAS
Nigeria: Takaful is a distinct alternative insurance model, not a subset, says NAICOM Chief
Palestine: Holy Land Takaful's IPO oversubscribed
Qatar: Takaful sector records US$92m in shareholder profits for 2025
UAE: Sukoon Takaful and Ajman Bank forge strategic bancatakaful alliance
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MARKET PROFILE - Jordan
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In a thought leadership article released in conjunction with the 35th General Arab Insurance Federation (GAIF) General Conference in Jordan, Mr Rahul Shah of Markel International, discusses Political Violence, War and Terrorism (PVT) insurance...
HEALTH
MetLife Gulf CEO Maria Angeles Amezcua says that the next chapter of health insurance will be defined not only by how insurers respond when people become ill, but also by how effectively they help people stay healthy in the first place.
September holds particular significance for reinsurance markets. It is the time when prevailing market trends and outlooks for pricing and terms begin to take shape.
The Lloyd’s market reported GBP1.4bn ($1.89bn) of losses arising from the Middle East war in the first six months of this year, according to its interim financial report released in September 2026.
Saudi Re has announced that it has been appointed to head the Saudi Pool for Marine War Risk Insurance.
The Insurers Federation of Egypt (IFE) has published 11 recommendations to insurance companies covering maritime and transport risks, responding to ongoing developments related to the US-Iran war, and the rapid repercussions on maritime and air...
Jordan’s insurance sector is currently at a critical turning point, with recent developments pointing towards a more consolidated industry. Regulatory measures implemented over the past five years have contributed to significant changes in the...
Market consolidation is set to reshape Jordan’s insurance sector, creating larger, stronger players with the scale to meet rising regulatory demands, invest in technology, expand the market and drive sustainable growth, says GIG Jordan CEO Dr...
The Jordan Insurance Federation is making efforts to keep pace with the development of the insurance sector across various fields, helping the market maintain its momentum and ensuring that operators are equipped with the necessary tools to expand...
Ahead of the 35th General Conference of the General Arab Insurance Federation (GAIF), to be held on 4 to 7 October 2026, GAIF Secretary General Mr Chakib Abouzaid proposes a blueprint for the way ahead for the Arab insurance sector.
An influx of new capital and resultant willingness to underwrite more competitively, and continued geopolitical tensions spanning the Black Sea, Red Sea, Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf are just some of the unprecedented disruptions marine...
Conditional capacity has become the new market rule for marine insurance risks. Geography, routing, vessel characteristics, accumulation, security arrangements, policy wording and local retention capacity play a greater role in determining marine...
The Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) on 23 July 2026 published a new model clause, LMA5708 – Strait of Hormuz Transit Fee Condition. This was in response to the ongoing impasse in the Strait of Hormuz arising from geopolitical tensions...
QIC Group’s Mr Salem Al Mannai discusses developments in the MENA reinsurance market and contributions by QICDIFC, which was established at the Dubai International Financial Centre in 2025 as a reinsurance platform of the Group.
Several key regulatory developments introduced this year are reshaping the insurance market.
Risk is no longer confined to physical assets and business interruption, as supply chain volatility and delayed payments squeeze regional cash flows. With Middle East businesses rethinking credit risk, trade credit insurance is coming to the...
Because risk is not static in a volatile environment, Coface’s senior executives in APAC suggest companies spot operational warning signs early rather than waiting for financial indicators.
From war-risk exposure to foreign-exchange hurdles, insurers are adapting their strategies, with specialised international insurance capacity and transparent broker relationships remaining critical.
COP31, called an “Implementation COP”, is set to be staged in Turkiye. The Insurance Association of Turkiye argues that COP31 should transform from a summit where only climate goals are discussed into a platform for concrete...
Unbridled urbanisation and encroachments upon natural flood plains intensify flood hazards, which are amplified by climate change. Dr Divya Soman of the New Delhi-based IPCA Centre for WorldSpheres Management Research (ICWMR), explains why floods...
In conjunction with the 20th anniversary of Middle East Insurance Review, we bring to you retrospective stories, highlighting each month a momentous event during the past two decades that has shaped the MENA risk landscape. In our 10th retrospective...
Agricultural insurance is emerging as an engine of growth for the domestic insurance market, promoting diversification, investments, and essential coverage against climate risks.
Local insurance companies, including Al-Hamraa Insurance, are collaborating with the Health Insurance Authority to develop supplementary insurance products.