January 10, 2025

Reinsurance market to remain largely attractive for buyers and sellers in 2025

Global broking group Aon expects the reinsurance market to remain largely attractive for both buyers and sellers of protection in the months ahead, but has called on reinsurers to demonstrate their value as they target top line growth. Source: Reinsurance News

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Bilal Jarjour

January 8, 2025

Algeria: Insurance sector records 4.9% growth in 9 months

Algeria’s insurance sector recorded a rise in turnover to 131.7 billion dinars (about $970 million) in the first nine months of 2024, thanks to the emerging “Takaful” insurance activity, according to an official in the sector. Source: ارم

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Bilal Jarjour

January 8, 2025

Morocco: Regulator studies launching compulsory home insurance

The Insurance and Social Security Supervisory Authority in Morocco is currently conducting a feasibility study on the introduction of mandatory home insurance. Source: Middle East Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour

January 8, 2025

Egypt: Commercial insurance premiums achieve 24% growth in 10 months of last year

The commercial insurance sector in Egypt achieved a 24% growth in the value of premiums collected during the period from January to October 2024, reaching 67.45 billion EGP, compared to 54.4 billion EGP in the same period of 2023. Source:المال

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Bilal Jarjour

January 8, 2025

Global property catastrophe ROL index down 6.6% at Jan 1 reinsurance renewals: Guy Carpenter

Property Catastrophe Rate (ROL) index has fallen 6.6% at the January 1st, 2025, reinsurance renewals, which reflects the reported rate decreases seen across global property catastrophe treaties. Source: Reinsurance News

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Bilal Jarjour

January 7, 2025

UAE: Market reaches almost $14bn in first three quarters of 2024

The UAE insurance sector maintained its growth trajectory in the first three quarters of 2024 as well. According to the Quarterly Economic Review issued by Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE) in December 2024, gross written premiums (GWP) for the insurance sector grew by 20.9%. Source: Middle East Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour

January 7, 2025

Jordan: Central Bank rejects motor premium increase

The Central Bank of Jordan has rejected the demand to raise the motor third party liability rates. The country’s insurance industry had submitted a proposal in this regard to Central Bank in December 2024. Source: على مدار الساعة

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Bilal Jarjour

January 7, 2025

Egypt: Financial Regulatory Authority amend rules for companies dealing with reinsurers

The Financial Regulatory Authority is in the process of making amendments to the controls of insurance companies and cooperative insurance societies dealing with reinsurers in preparation for their issuance during the next period. Source:اموال الغد

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Bilal Jarjour

January 7, 2025

Global premiums decline in 2024 due to increased competitiveness

Global insurance premiums fell 0.9% in 2024 as the market became more competitive after years of rising prices, according to Howden Insurance Group. The global insurance group has raised its prices in recent years due to losses caused by wars and natural disasters, as well as high price pressures. Source: Al Morakeb

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Bilal Jarjour

January 6, 2025

UAE: All workers covered by mandatory health insurance starting 2025

In 2025, mandatory health insurance will be extended to cover all workers in the UAE at an affordable rate and reasonable benefits. Source: Khaleej Times

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Bilal Jarjour