Dubai Police have issued a warning to the public about the growing risk of falling victim to fraudulent insurance companies and offices, urging individuals to verify licences and documentation before making any payments.
Mosaic Insurance has announced a reorganisation of two core underwriting hubs - Dubai and Singapore -- to align international resources and support its next phase of growth.
Middle East Insurance Review (MEIR), in solidarity with the insurance market, has started a special series named "Middle East Conflict: The MEIR Dialogue" to discuss the insurance impact of the armed confrontation across MENA as well as globally. The series continues with an interview with Emirates Insurance CEO Jason Light.
The insurance sector in the UAE remained healthy in 2025, with robust capital adequacy ratios and return on assets, according to the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE).
Shareholders of Abu Dhabi-listed Union Insurance Company have approved the distribution of bonus shares totalling AED20m ($5.45m), increasing the company's capital to AED250m. The approval was given at the company's annual general meeting last week.
Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates have joined 20 other countries in expressing readiness to help secure shipping through the vital waterway, the Strait of Hormuz, the UAE's Foreign Ministry has said.
Escalating hostilities in the Middle East have halted shipping transits, grounded flights across major regional hubs, and raised the risk of missile strikes on commercial infrastructure, increasing underwriting uncertainty across multiple insurance lines, said Mr Fareed Lutfi, Secretary-General of the Emirates Insurance Association.
Howden has announced leadership appointments and regional structure changes to better serve clients and insurer partners. According to a statement from the firm, these changes will more closely align expertise and shape the business to bring all of its growing capabilities and talent to clients across regional borders.
The UAE's healthcare and insurance sector has historically demonstrated a high level of resilience due to strong regulatory frameworks, advanced digital infrastructure and well-established healthcare provider networks, according to GlobeMed Gulf Healthcare Solutions CEO Ms Nada Majdalani.
Global trade credit insurance company, Atradius, says that Qatar is the country among the six GCC states that is most exposed to the on-going military escalation in the Middle East.