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May 30, 2026
Middle East conflict creates limited Q1’26 pressure for global specialty P&C insurers: Morningstar DBRS
Morningstar DBRS, a global credit ratings, risk analysis, and financial research agency says the financial impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict on global property and casualty (P&C) insurers remained limited during the first quarter of 2026, despite continuing disruption across the region and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to standard shipping traffic.…
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Bilal Jarjour
May 30, 2026
Insurance sector leaders discuss transformations in the retrocession reinsurance market
The “Reinsurance News” platform, in partnership with the global reinsurance giant “Swiss Re,” hosted a specialized roundtable on the insurance and retrocession reinsurance market, on the sidelines of the IRLA 2026 conference held in the British city of Brighton during this May. Source: Al Morakeb
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Bilal Jarjour
May 30, 2026
Strait of Hormuz disruption adds pressure to marine and specialty markets, says Howden Re
Howden Re, the reinsurance arm of broking group Howden, has released analysis on the Strait of Hormuz situation, stating that while global reinsurance capacity remains solid, conditions are tightening across marine, energy and political violence lines as geopolitical instability in the region continues. Source: Reinsurance News
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Bilal Jarjour
May 30, 2026
Morocco: new draft law to restructure the insurance sector
The modernization of the insurance sector is no longer just a technical procedure tied to amending certain legal provisions. Instead, it has become part of a broader transformation affecting the structure of the national economy, risk management methods, and financial services. Source: KECHPRESSE
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Bilal Jarjour
May 25, 2026
The Chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority discusses reinsurance regulatory standards with company representatives
Dr. Islam Azam, Chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority, held a consultative meeting with the delegated members of Egyptian insurance companies and the officials responsible for reinsurance within them, to consult in advance regarding the regulatory standards for reinsurance. Source: Al Morakeb
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Bilal Jarjour
May 25, 2026
ME conflict: Insurers respond to rising demand for specialty risk insurance
Rising geopolitical tensions have increasingly affected insurance markets across the GCC, driving stronger demand for specialty insurance products. Source:العربية
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Bilal Jarjour
May 25, 2026
ME conflict: Strong start to 2026 for GCC listed insurers despite regional tensions
GCC insurers entered the ongoing regional geopolitical escalation from a position of relative strength, with 1Q2026 results continuing to reflect strong premium growth and profitability across most market. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
May 25, 2026
Kuwait: Kuwait Leads Gulf Insurance Growth
Kuwait continues to strengthen its position among the fastest-growing insurance markets in the Gulf region over the coming years, driven by stable demographic indicators and ongoing spending on infrastructure projects, at a time when total insurance premiums underwritten in the Gulf countries are expected to rise from $48.5 billion in 2025 to about $61.8 billion…
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Bilal Jarjour
May 22, 2026
General: The impact of technology on healthcare insurance programs’ management
Technology has become a fundamental driving force in reshaping the entire healthcare sector. The impact of technology on the management of healthcare programs is one of the most prominent strategic transformations currently taking place within health institutions. Source: النّهار
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Bilal Jarjour
May 22, 2026
Saudi Arabia: Major companies boost ins sector profits to 943M SAR in Q1 2026
Companies listed in the insurance sector recorded a remarkable increase in net profits during the first quarter of year 2026, compared to the profits of the same period in year 2025. Source: معلومات مباشر
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