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Diversity & Inclusion
The long road to gender equality
Building diversity from the ground up
Palestine
For a better future
A roadmap for growth
Growing despite challenges
UAE
The times they are a-changin'
M&A
Keep the merging momentum going
Strategic Management
Talent and technology to drive the future of insurance
Bridging the gap in trade credit solutions
MENA
MENA: World Bank forecasts region's growth to pick up in 2020-2022
Middle East: Volume drives 1/1 property reinsurance season
Middle East: Insurers expected to revise covers and premiums amidst higher US-Iran tensions
Algeria: Authorities stand firm on vehicle pollution tax
Egypt: IIE and Unicorn Simulations organise workshop on strategic business planning simulation
Egypt: Insurers to disclose commissions in insurance policies
Egypt: FRA grants first licence to group of individual brokers
Egypt: Insurance federation sets up risk management unit
Iran: Govt to pay more than $100m for downed airliner
Jordan: Insurers welcome new law but concerned with some provisions
Jordan: Universal health insurance scheme to start in March
Morocco: Sustainable growth seen in 2019
Oman: Immediate structural challenges to be faced
Saudi Arabia: Insurance industry lauds move to separate insurance & reinsurance broking ops
Saudi Arabia: Merger moves afoot in insurance industry
Turkey: Insurance association bullish about growth of non-auto branches
Turkey: Sovereign wealth fund to take over govt-owned insurers, pension firms
UAE: DIFC amends employment law to introduce end-of-service savings plan
UAE: Wettest January in history causes insurers millions in losses
UAE: ECI to use credit bureau's scores to support local traders
UAE: Regulator urges motor insurers to adhere to tariff system
UAE: DIFC boosts insurance training via collaboration with Lloyd's, CII
Yemen: Survival of insurers teeters on the brink
Global
Climate-related issues dominate WEF's global risks report
US risk modeller predicts $110bn in Nat CAT losses for 2020
Green shoots of recovery for aviation despite tragic start to 2020
Catastrophe issuance bond achieves historic $100bn milestone
Rough economic seas ahead as Wuhan virus spreads
Takaful
Egypt: Misr launches life takaful venture with partners
Indonesia: Shariah insurance body upbeat about takaful market
Nigeria: Takaful to deepen insurance penetration in 2020
Saudi Arabia: Umrah pilgrims covered by new comprehensive insurance policy
Saudi Arabia: Several insurers announce corporate actions
UAE: Bank sells takaful unit
UK: Views differ on Islamic insurance development prospects
GlobeMed launches scholarship fund
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MARKET PROFILE - Palestine
COVER STORY - Diversity & Inclusion
Although the different components of the diversity & inclusion agenda deserve a closer look, the issue of gender parity in the workplace still takes centre stage as the insurance sector is slowly moving the needle in this area.
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FEATURE - M&A
In the face of a challenging operating environment and tougher prudential regulations, more GCC insurers – especially the smaller players with weaker balance sheets – will have no choice but to take the M&A route.
INTERVIEW
Data analytics has improved the way insurers interact with and drive value for clients, but the industry needs to be judicious in its consumption of data to avoid ‘paralysis by analysis’, says MetLife Gulf head of data analytics Michael...
The Dubai World Insurance Congress (DWIC) brings the region alive in February. In its four-year run, it has quickly become a high-profile global event presenting the MENA region to the world.
Focusing on making a difference at the grassroots level and teaming up with social enterprises are effective ways for smaller companies in the industry to promote and publicise their diversity and inclusion efforts, says Ms Aaida Abu Jaber of...
The insurance industry in Palestine has been registering notable progress and growing steadily, thereby fortifying its position in offering proper protection to businesses and individuals in a state which faces serious socio-political challenges.
The Insurance Directorate in Palestine is working hard to create a sound business environment for insurers to grow, says its director Amjad Jaddou.
Insurers in Palestine are committed to embracing international best practices to sustain the quality of services they offer as they recognise the key role they play in serving the national economy, says Palestine Insurance Federation (PIF) chairman...
The UAE insurance regulatory landscape is expected to witness a wave of change this year, including the potential of a consolidated financial services regulator, says Mr Peter Hodgins of Clyde & Co.
To ensure the longevity of their business, insurance market leaders need to move towards a technology-enabled, data-driven, and operationally efficient framework that is powered by both purpose and people, says Mr Sanjay Jain of EY.
With trade credit insurance gaining momentum in the UAE, a shariah-compliant variant could be a boon to the financial ecosystem of the Emirates as it aspires to become the hub of the global Islamic financial industry, says Mr Zishan Iqbal of Etihad...
Regional growth in MENA is projected to rise to 2.4% in 2020 and to about 2.8% in 2021-22, as infrastructure investment and business climate reforms proceed, according to the World Bank.
Volume has been the key driver in property reinsurance business during the 1 January renewal period, said Willis Re in its latest 1st View renewals report.
The latest chapter of turbulence in the Middle East will undoubtedly lead to insurers and reinsurers, particularly in lines such as hull, war, piracy, terrorism, cargo and construction, raising premiums, renegotiating terms of cover and introducing...
GlobeMed signed an MoU with the Higher Institute of Public Health (ISSP) of Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ) at a ceremony in January where it also announced the establishment of the GlobeMed Scholarship Fund.