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).
The insurance sector contributes 2.4% to Tunisia's GDP, estimating that this share could reach 5% in the medium term, subject to improved governance, increased skills and accelerated digital transformation, according to Mr Hatem Amira, director general of the Tunisian Federation of Insurance Companies (FTUSA).
The insurance market in Tunisia registered double-digit growth in the first half of the year, supported by a notable increase in life insurance business, which was the fastest-growing branch of business.
Tunisia's insurance regulator, the General Insurance Council (CGA) has released guidelines to the insurance industry on customer due diligence obligations, detailing the identification, verification, and know-your-customer processes. It aims to help insurance companies implement an effective system to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing, tailored to the risk profile of their customers.
BNA Assurances made its direct listing debut on the main board of the Tunis Stock Exchange on 14 August 2025 at the introductory price of TND3.48 ($1.20) per share, according to data from the Tunis Stock Exchange.