November 1, 2025
Syria: The Insurance Supervisory Authority discusses with the Central Bank of the UAE enhancing regulatory cooperation
As part of strengthening integration, cooperation, and exchange of regulatory expertise, the Director General of the Insurance Supervisory Authority, Mr. Kifah Al-Mousa Al-Farmally, held a coordination meeting with Ms. Maryam Al-Sulaimani, Head of Insurance Supervision at the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates. Source: Al Morakeb
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Bilal Jarjour
November 1, 2025
Algeria: Insurance market grows in 1H2025; but outstanding claims mount
The Algerian insurance market recorded a significant increase of 8.1% in revenue in the first half of 2025, reaching DZD99.3bn ($767.0m), including international acceptances. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
November 1, 2025
Egypt: Cabinet Issues Decision Establishing the Charter of the Government Insurance Fund
Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, issued Decision No. 3973 of 2025 to establish the charter of the Government Insurance Fund against risks resulting from medical errors. Source: Al Morakeb
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Bilal Jarjour
November 1, 2025
How Inflation and Geopolitical Risks Are Reshaping the Investment Compass of Insurance Companies Globally
An annual study conducted by the global asset management company BlackRock revealed that concerns about a slowdown in the global economy have led insurance companies to adopt a more cautious approach in their investment decisions during 2025. Source: بوابة التأمين الإقتصادية
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Bilal Jarjour
October 30, 2025
Dubai: Important Recommendations for the Gulf Insurance Forum in Dubai
The 20th Gulf Insurance Forum, at the conclusion of its meetings in Dubai today, recommended the establishment of a foresight and prediction system to monitor economic, political, and technological changes affecting the insurance sector. Source: Al Morakeb
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Bilal Jarjour
October 30, 2025
GCC: Growth momentum continues as insurance sector embraces digital and climate-driven change
The insurance markets in the GCC are witnessing profound transformation in various aspects of their operations, with growth expected to continue in the current year, propelled by several favorable factors, participants of the 20th Gulf Insurance Forum in Dubai were told. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
October 30, 2025
Egypt: One-year deadline for insurance companies to comply with new governance regulations
The Financial Regulatory Authority, headed by Dr. Mohamed Farid, granted insurance and reinsurance companies a one-year period to align their operations with the new rules issued regarding governance standards in these companies. Source: اموال الغد
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Bilal Jarjour
October 30, 2025
Casualty reinsurance capacity expands, but prior year losses generate caution
Adverse development for past-year casualty losses is shaping the environment for reinsurance buyers as they head toward Jan. 1 renewals. While reinsurers have re underwritten some poor-performing accounts, they remain cautious. Source: Business Insurance
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Bilal Jarjour
October 28, 2025
Saudi Arabia: Diriyah prepares to host the Global Insurance Conference.
The Insurance Authority launches the ‘Ingate’ portal The Insurance Authority has launched a new electronic platform (Ingate) to enable those interested to register their interest in participating and attending the events of the Global Insurance Conference and Exhibition organized by the Authority in the city of Diriyah, Riyadh region, from November 10 to 12. Source:…
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Bilal Jarjour
October 28, 2025
Turkiye: Amended Private Health Insurance Regulation to take effect on 1 Jan 2026
The Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency (SEDDK) has published the amended Private Health Insurance Regulation in the Official Gazette which will enter into force on 1 January 2026. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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