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January 16, 2026
Lebanon: AM Best Revised outlook for Arab Reinsurance Company from stable to positive
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B (Fair) of Arab Reinsurance Company S A L (Arab Re) (Lebanon). The outlook is stable. On 14 January 2026, AM Best has raised the outlook to positive from stable. Source : AMBest Source : Arab Re
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Bilal Jarjour
January 16, 2026
Morocco: Regulator cautions motor insurers over rejecting claims
The Insurance and Social Security Supervisory Authority (ACAPS) has issued a warning to motor insurance companies over practices that are deemed as infringing on policyholders’ rights. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
January 16, 2026
Lebanon: 64th rank globally in insurance premiums for 2024
In 2024, Lebanon was ranked 64th among the 72 largest insurance markets worldwide in terms of premiums. It also ranked 37th among 45 emerging markets and 10th among 13 Arab markets. Source: Leb Economy
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Bilal Jarjour
January 16, 2026
Egypt: Survey: 100 insurance experts map out the new year amid growth expectations
Around 100 insurance experts in the Egyptian market participated in a survey aimed at understanding their expectations regarding the growth of the insurance market in Egypt in 2026, identifying the main opportunities and challenges, as well as the future investment priorities for companies. Source: أموال الغد
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Bilal Jarjour
January 15, 2026
Egypt: Financial Regulatory Authority issues statutes for the insurance sector training and qualification institute
In Egypt, the Board of Directors of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Dr Mohamed Farid, has issued Decision No 14 of year 2026 regarding the approval of the statutes for the institute of training and qualification of employees in insurance companies. Source: “أموال الغد”
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Bilal Jarjour
January 15, 2026
Egypt: Financial Regulatory Authority issues a decree regulating insurance payout mechanisms for vehicle accidents
The Board of Directors of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Dr Mohamed Farid, has issued a new decree regulating the mechanisms and conditions for insurance payouts from the Egyptian Compulsory Insurance Pool for Civil Liability arising from traffic accidents. Source: “المال”
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Bilal Jarjour
January 15, 2026
Geopolitical divides and tech challenges top 2026 risk agenda: Marsh & Zurich
Commenting on the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026, Marsh and Zurich have highlighted deepening geopolitical divides, alongside mounting technological and societal challenges, as key forces shaping the business landscape in the year ahead. Source: Reinsurance News
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Bilal Jarjour
January 15, 2026
AM Best Revised outlook for Arab Reinsurance Company from stable to positive
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B (Fair) of Arab Reinsurance Company S A L (Arab Re) (Lebanon). The outlook is stable. To read the rating press release, please click here. On 14 January 2026, AM Best has raised the outlook to positive from stable. To read the review press release, please click here.
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Bilal Jarjour
January 12, 2026
Lloyd’s market proxy RISX delivers 22.3% total return for 2025: ICMR
The global specialty reinsurance sector capped off a remarkable 2025, with the RISX Net Total Return Index delivering a 22.3% total return despite a backdrop of geopolitical volatility, growing trade barriers and high catastrophe losses, according to data by the Insurance Capital Markets Research (ICMR). Source: Reinsurance News
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Bilal Jarjour
January 12, 2026
Insights from Aon’s 2026 Global Medical Trend Rates Report: Strategies to Rein in Health Costs
With a forecast rise of 11.3% for Asia Pacific (APAC) in 2026, the region’s medical inflation trend is stabilising after years of sharp increases. Source: Aon
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