January 23, 2024

The Saudi insurance sector grows by 22%, with focus on health as a key driver

Saudi insurance companies witnessed a 22% increase in the total premiums underwritten, reaching a total of 48.96 billion Saudi Riyals (13.05 billion dollars) for the nine months ending in September 2023, exceeding the same period of the previous year. Source: banker

Read more

POSTED BY

Bilal Jarjour

January 23, 2024

Egypt: FRA: ins cos pay 3.3 bn EGP as claims during last October

In Egypt, the Financial Regulatory Authority announced an increase in the value of insurance claims paid by insurance companies to their clients during the month of October 2023 by 56% on annual basis.Top of Form Source: Elbalad.news

Read more

POSTED BY

Bilal Jarjour

January 23, 2024

Egypt: Tender exercise launched for insurance cover for 2024 Olympic participants

Four insurance companies are vying to provide accident insurance coverage to sports personnel who will be participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Source: Middle East Insurance Review

Read more

POSTED BY

Bilal Jarjour

January 23, 2024

Insurers shun many ships carrying goods through the Red Sea as attacks continue

CNN – A growing number of insurers are refusing to cover American and British vessels against war risks in the key commercial shipping corridor through the Red Sea as attacks from Houthi rebels continue. Source: CNN

Read more

POSTED BY

Bilal Jarjour

January 18, 2024

Syria: Electronic payments in compulsory car ins centers soon.

The General Manager of the Insurance Supervisory Commission, Dr Rafed Mohammad, revealed that soon, electronic payments will be implemented in mandatory car insurance centers, thus covering all types of insurance. Source: Tishreen

Read more

POSTED BY

Bilal Jarjour

January 18, 2024

UAE: Reinsurers have not increased rates for local companies

According to sources in the insurance sector, the majority of renewals between local insurers and global reinsurers have been smoothly achieved, supported by positive financial results, profits, and no significant losses. Source: Al Morakeb Group

Read more

POSTED BY

Bilal Jarjour

January 18, 2024

Egypt: absence of a national reinsurance company… Parliamentary inquiry regarding spent foreign currency

Dr Ghada Ali, member of the Economic Committee in the Parliament, submitted a request for parliamentary inquiry regarding the opportunities wasted from foreign currency due to the absence of a national reinsurance entity. Source: Amwal Al Ghad

Read more

POSTED BY

Bilal Jarjour

January 12, 2024

Egypt: FRA emphasizes the need for insurance companies to accelerate digitization and electronic distribution

Mr Mohamed Farid, Chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority, affirmed that companies must start preparing the necessary arrangements to maximize the capabilities of the insurance sector and keep pace with changes. Source: Almal

Read more

POSTED BY

Bilal Jarjour

January 12, 2024

The Reinsurance market in 2024: the dominant trends

Reinsurers are entering the renewals in better shape than in recent years, which were plagued by the Covid pandemic. Source: Atlas Magazine

Read more

POSTED BY

Bilal Jarjour

January 12, 2024

Global reinsurance market: special renewal 2024

In a context of high volatility, the reinsurance market has shown a mixed picture. Source: Atlas Magazine

Read more

POSTED BY

Bilal Jarjour