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Middle East losses push WTPV market toward first unprofitable year since 9/11

The War, Terrorism, and Political Violence (WTPV) market has entered a materially more complex phase, according to Marsh Re. Middle East losses are being discussed at north of $2bn against an annual gross premium base of approximately $2.5bn, making...


Egypt: FRA abolishes rule requiring brokers to open at least 2 branches within 3 years

The Board of Directors of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued a decision to abolish the requirement that obligates insurance and reinsurance brokerage firms to open at least two branches within three years of launching operations as a licensing prerequisite.

UAE: Sukoon Takaful in bancatakaful partnership with Ajman Bank

Sukoon Takaful and Ajman Bank have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a strategic partnership aimed at providing the bank's customers with access to Sharia?h-compliant takaful solutions that address their protection and financial-planning needs.

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  • South Africa: Santam posts solid 1H2026 profit growth despite weather CAT losses

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  • China: Work starts to overhaul insurance law and strengthen insurance regulations
  • Australia: Home repairs, post disasters, compete with new homes as rebuild costs surge
  • New Zealand: New legislation does away with climate tort, no one liable in tort for climate change effects

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  • Insurance giants post 80% increase in combined 1H net profits, led by China Life
  • China's 5 major listed insurers to hand out record $5.8bn interim dividends
  • Insurers brace for Super El Nino
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  • Singapore: Over half of residents lack financial readiness - Etiqa
  • Hong Kong: AIA unveils new plan for HNWIs
  • Philippines: Sun Life launches guaranteed income plan with 4.5% annual payout

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