June 30, 2026
International reports observe the start of a drop in global marine insurance prices
Global marine insurance markets have begun sending initial signals of a decline in the cost of war risk coverage after navigation gradually resumed through the Strait of Hormuz, following the recent de-escalation agreement between the US and Iran. However, companies are still taking a cautious approach to pricing while waiting for the security situation to…
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Bilal Jarjour
June 25, 2026
Piracy and war risks increase the burden on global shipping.
International shipping lanes have witnessed a state of anticipation with the continuation of security tensions in the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa, coinciding with the recurrence of piracy incidents off the Somali coast during recent months, which raises questions about the repercussions of these developments on marine insurance prices and global trade. Source: …
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Bilal Jarjour
June 25, 2026
ME Conflict: New marine war risk insurance launched at Lloyd’s for Strait of Hormuz shipping
A new Lloyd’s market consortium designed to provide additional marine war risk insurance capacity for vessels and cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz was launched last week. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
June 25, 2026
Global insurance protection gap widens as growth shifts to emerging markets: Moody’s
Moody’s has suggested the global insurance protection gap is widening as economic growth shifts toward underinsured emerging markets, where insurance penetration remains low, and catastrophe losses are increasingly going uninsured. Source: Reinsurance News
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Bilal Jarjour
June 25, 2026
Identify the key challenges facing climate change risk insurance
Climate change is one of the most prominent global challenges directly impacting national economies and financial sectors, most notably the insurance industry. Source: اليوم السابع
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Bilal Jarjour
June 23, 2026
The insurance sector: sustainable growth driven by a strong economy and digital transformation
The insurance sector in Qatar continues to strengthen its position as one of the vital financial sectors supporting the national economy. This growth benefits from the ongoing economic expansion, population growth, regulatory developments led by the Qatar Central Bank, along with the acceleration of digital transformation and increased awareness of the importance of insurance protection…
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Bilal Jarjour
June 23, 2026
Munich Re: Cyber Attacks Now the Biggest Global Risk
A recent Risk Scan 2026 report from Munich Re insurance company revealed that cyber-attacks have become the biggest threat to all economic sectors worldwide, surpassing risks like business interruptions and natural disasters, at a time when pressures are increasing due to digital transformation, climate changes, and economic tensions. Source: Al Morakeb
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Bilal Jarjour
June 23, 2026
Middle East tensions could slow listed UAE insurers’ revenue growth to 10%
A resumption of military confrontation in the Middle East could dampen consumer sentiment and slow growth in the UAE, which might hinder insurers’ growth prospects in 2026, said S&P Global Ratings (S&P). Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
June 23, 2026
Egypt: Takaful insurance premiums rise by 73.3%. and ‘Al-Tijari’ records 9.7 billion pounds in March 2026
The Financial Regulatory Authority revealed strong performance for the insurance sector in Egypt during March 2026, with activity indicators showing notable growth in both commercial insurance and Takaful. Source: المال
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Bilal Jarjour
June 19, 2026
Geopolitical risk perspective on the Iran-US MoU – Implications for insurance and regional stability
From a risk management perspective, the Iran-US MOU should be assessed beyond its immediate political implications. For the insurance industry, the key question is whether this framework creates sustainable regional stability or only provides a temporary reduction in uncertainty, according to Ms Ashwag Alzahrani, an actuary and co-founder of Saudi Arabia’s Risk IQ Consulting. Source:…
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