April 15, 2026
Rising demand for data center insurance could generate $10bn in new premiums in 2026: S&P
A new report from S&P has suggested that rising demand for data center insurance coverage could generate $10 billion in new premiums in 2026, highlighting the market’s growing significance and the scale of the opportunity for the global re/insurance industry. Source: Reinsurance News
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Bilal Jarjour
April 15, 2026
ME conflict: Jordan’s insurance federation assesses implications of war on insurance sector
The Jordan Insurance Federation (JIF) has released a working paper titled “Implications of the War on Iran for the Jordan Insurance Sector”, outlining the risks and challenges associated with the war in the Gulf, and proposed responses to them. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
April 15, 2026
Insurance companies are reassessing maritime risks globally following the escalation of the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Global insurance and reinsurance markets have entered a phase of comprehensive reassessment of maritime risks following the escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, the resulting widespread disruption to maritime trade, and an unprecedented rise in operational risk levels associated with maritime transport and international supply chains. Source: المال
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Bilal Jarjour
April 15, 2026
Egypt: Insurance Premiums in Egypt Decline to EGP 10.9 billion in January 2026
The Financial Regulatory Authority revealed a 6.4% decrease in premiums collected from insurance company clients in Egypt during January 2026, reaching approximately EGP 10.925 billion, compared to EGP 11.673 billion in January 2025. Source: Al Morakeb
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Bilal Jarjour
April 10, 2026
ME conflict: Significant MENA growth impacts risk compounding under a prolonged conflict
The forecast for region-wide GDP growth in MENA in 2026 has been revised from 3.9% to 3.1%, in line with the base-case assumption that the US-Iran conflict will be time-bound for up to four weeks. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
April 10, 2026
The United States increases the maritime reinsurance program on the Strait of Hormuz to $40 billion.
The United States announced the doubling of the maritime reinsurance program to $40 billion, involving new insurance partners, in a move aimed at supporting the continued flow of oil trade and boosting the confidence of shipping companies. Source: بوابة التأمين الإقتصادية
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Bilal Jarjour
April 10, 2026
3.5 billion pounds is the total of Takaful insurance companies’ premiums and 7.5 billion for ‘Al-Tijari’ during January
The monthly reports issued by the Financial Regulatory Authority revealed that Takaful insurance companies in the Egyptian market achieved a collected premiums total of 3.469 billion pounds in January 2026, compared to 1.925 billion pounds in January 2025, with a growth rate of 80.2%. Source: اموال الغد
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Bilal Jarjour
April 10, 2026
Marsh: Radical shifts in global terrorism risks pose new challenges to the insurance sector
The annual report by Marsh on terrorism insurance risks for 2026 revealed a dramatic change in the nature of security threats worldwide, as they have shifted from organized attacks targeting property to more frequent operations driven by ideological motives and targeting individuals and critical infrastructure. Source: المال
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Bilal Jarjour
April 9, 2026
UAE: Dubai police raise alert against fake insurance companies
Dubai Police have issued a warning to the public about the growing risk of falling victim to fraudulent insurance companies and offices, urging individuals to verify licences and documentation before making any payments. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
April 9, 2026
Saudi Arabia: sector profits reach 1.72 billion riyals
An analysis of insurance companies’ results revealed different performance during the recent period; 14 companies reported profits, while 11 companies recorded losses. The sector’s total net profit reached approximately 1.72 billion riyals. Source: Al Morakeb Group
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