June 24, 2025

Israel – Iran tensions drive up marine insurance costs

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran has significantly increased insurance costs for ships navigating the Red Sea and Persian Gulf, reflecting growing concerns over maritime security in the region. Source: SAFETY4SEA

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Bilal Jarjour

June 24, 2025

Munich Re: Tech Trend Radar 2025

The Tech Trend Radar 2025 was developed by experts from Munich Re and ERGO to identify and assess the most relevant insurance technology trends for the upcoming year. Source: Munich Re

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Bilal Jarjour

June 24, 2025

Oman: Authority prepares to launch 2nd phase of national health insurance platform

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is preparing for the launch of the second phase of the National Health Insurance Platform. Source: Middle East Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour

June 24, 2025

Egypt: IFE recommends diversifying reinsurance sources to face political tensions

The Insurance Federation of Egypt recommends the necessity of shifting towards diversifying reinsurance sources through regional companies or alliances with reinsurers in Asia and South America. Source: اليوم السابع

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Bilal Jarjour

June 21, 2025

Turkiye: Sovereign wealth fund completes M&A of state-owned insurance and pension companies

Turkiye Wealth Fund (TVF), owned by the government, has completed all stages of the strategic merger process of public insurance and pension companies, the sovereign wealth fund has said in a statement. Source: Middle East Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour

June 21, 2025

Sultanate of Oman: “Financial Services” to launch “Dhamani” phase 2

The Financial Services Authority organized a preparatory meeting with insurance companies and representatives of private healthcare institutions for implementing the second phase of the “Dhamani” electronic platform. This second phase involves preparing the “Dhamani” e-platform for the exchange of medical documents. Source: الرؤية

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Bilal Jarjour

June 21, 2025

UAE: Experts to “Al Khaleej”:

Geopolitical tensions boost travel insurance Amidst rapid changes casting their shadow over flight travel in the region and globally, travel insurance policies have returned to the forefront of attention, after repeated instances of flight cancellations and delays to multiple destinations in recent days. Source: الخليج

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Bilal Jarjour

June 21, 2025

UAE: Commercial car premiums jump over 300%

In the UAE, owners of private companies have reported that the cost of insurance policies for their company vehicles, known as commercial car insurance, has increased by more than 300% since the beginning of this year. Source: Al Morakeb Group

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Bilal Jarjour

June 19, 2025

Middle East: irrational increase by 60% in ship insurance prices through the strait of Hormuz

Ship insurance prices crossing the strait of Hormuz have surged over 60% since the onset of the war between Israel and Iran, amid escalating threats to shipping in this vital waterway for transporting crude oil, according to Financial Times. Source: الشرق

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Bilal Jarjour

June 19, 2025

Egypt: The Egyptian insurance sector is ready to face the repercussions of the war between Israel and Iran

The Egyptian insurance sector possesses the capabilities and readiness to deal with the potential repercussions of any developments that may arise due to the current regional tensions. Source: المال

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Bilal Jarjour