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February 19, 2026
Saudi Arabia: Moody’s establishes regional HQ in Riyadh
Moody’s Corporation announced yesterday that it has established a regional headquarters (RHQ) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, reflecting Moody’s ongoing commitment to support the development of the Kingdom’s capital markets and economy. Source: Moody’s
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Bilal Jarjour
February 19, 2026
Turkey: Cautious optimism tempers expectations of insurance market growth in 2026
Senior executives in the Turkish insurance sector expects real growth in 2026 despite macroeconomic conditions, according to the findings of a survey conducted by the Insurance Association of Turkiye (TSB). Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
February 19, 2026
Egypt: Insurance Companies Federation: Structural and Actuarial Challenges Hinder the Integration of Mental Health into Coverage
The Egyptian Federation of Insurance Companies confirmed that integrating mental and psychological health services into the insurance system still faces complex structural and technical challenges, despite growing recognition of the importance of this type of care at both the health and societal levels. Source: المال
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Bilal Jarjour
February 19, 2026
Canadian insurance companies are looking to the Middle East for growth
Canada’s two largest life insurance companies, Manulife and Sun Life, are looking to the Middle East in search of new growth opportunities, targeting wealthy clients from Asia and other parts of the world who are moving to Dubai. Source: Al Morakeb
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Bilal Jarjour
February 18, 2026
Interview with Mr Hussein Mallouk, General Manager, in “Al Morakeb Al Ta’mini”, Special Annual issue January 2026, page 44-45.
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Bilal Jarjour
February 17, 2026
Pakistan: SECP approves Jazz’s Acquisition of TPL Insurance stake
Pakistan’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SECP) has greenlit Jazz International Holding Limited’s acquisition of a controlling stake in TPL Insurance Limited. The regulator expects the tie-up between the digital insurer and telecom operator to boost insurance penetration and attract foreign capital. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
February 17, 2026
Egypt: AI redraws management systems in Egyptian insurance companies
Dr Ehab Khodair, a strategic management expert and insurance broker, stated that Artificial Intelligence has become one of the primary drivers reshaping the global insurance industry. He emphasized that Egyptian insurance companies are witnessing a gradual transition from traditional systems to management models that rely on Big Data, Machine Learning, and Intelligent Automation. This shift…
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Bilal Jarjour
February 17, 2026
Bahrain: Shura Council approves enhancing insurance protection
In Bahrain, the Shura Council has approved a draft law aimed at strengthening insurance protection for citizens, expanding the scope of insurance coverage, and developing mechanisms for contribution collection. Source: الأيام
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Bilal Jarjour
February 17, 2026
Global Insurance Market Index (by Marsh)
The Global Insurance Market Index is a Marsh’s measure of global commercial insurance rate change at renewal — providing insights into the world’s major insurance markets. Source: Marsh
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Bilal Jarjour
February 16, 2026
Kuwait: Insurance Regulatory Unit Renews Licenses for 8 Companies
In Kuwait, the Insurance Regulatory Unit (IRU) has renewed the licenses of eight insurance companies. Seven of these are national companies licensed for insurance brokerage, while one is a foreign company authorized to operate in life insurance, fund formation activities, and general insurance. Source: أرقام
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