Tunisia is making the management of risks related to natural disasters a national priority, as a thorough understanding of these risks allows for better anticipation and a reduction of their economic and social effects, according to the Finance Minister, Ms Michket Slama Khaldi.
The Tunisian Insurance and Reinsurance Company (Star Assurances), the biggest insurer Tunisia, has reported that its gross written premiums rose by 12.2% to TND483.99m ($171m) in 2025, compared with 2024.
Tunis Re, a leading reinsurer in Africa and the MENA region, has reported total turnover of TND238.4m ($82.7m) for 2025 with the company describing its portfolio as stable compared to 2024.
The Tunisian Insurance and Reinsurance Company (Star Assurances) has announced two major decisions concerning its share capital which would be implemented soon.
The Tunisian Federation of Insurance Companies (FTUSA) has announced the election of Mr Mondher Khabcheche as its new president until 14 April 2026.
The Tunisian Unified Automobile Bureau (BUAT) paid out TND4.6m ($1.56m) in compensation to victims of road accidents involving foreign vehicles in Tunisia during the first half of 2025.
The insurance industry in Tunisia reported gross direct premiums of TND3.1bn ($1.06bn) in the first nine months of this year (9M2025) against TND2.8bn in the corresponding period of 2024, a 11.5% increase, according to figures published by the regulatory authority, the General Insurance Committee (CGA).
Tunisia is entering a new phase of digitalisation in the insurance sector with the launch of the first mobile application for motor accident reporting.
The Tunisian Federation of Insurance Companies (FTUSA) has stressed the importance of insurance for all motorcycle users.
Tunisia is preparing to modernise its motor insurance system with the imminent launch of the "Auto Insurance 2.0" system, said Ms Jouda Khemiri, president of the General Insurance Committee (CGA).