January 23, 2026

Gallagher Re Natural Catastrophe and Climate Report 2025

In this annual report, Gallagher Re summarizes preliminary global loss totals and major catastrophe events that occurred throughout 2025. Source: Gallagher Re

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Bilal Jarjour

January 23, 2026

Saudi Arabia: insurance stocks lead Saudi bourse increase

In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the insurance sector index surged by more than 8% following the approval of a new national strategy. Source: Asharq Business

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Bilal Jarjour

January 23, 2026

Egypt commercial insurance market summary (2026-2034)

The Egypt commercial insurance market size was valued at USD 2.96 Billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 5.33 Billion by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 6.73% from 2026-2034. Source: imarcgroup

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Bilal Jarjour

January 23, 2026

Algeria: Insurance execs air wishlist for amendment of insurance law

Insurance professionals are optimistic that proposed amendments to Algeria’s insurance law would promote the development of the industry as the legislation moves closer to enactment. Source: Middle East Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour

January 20, 2026

Kuwait: Regulator mandates credit ratings for (re)insurers

Kuwait’s Insurance Regulatory Unit (IRU) obligated insurance and reinsurance companies operating in the country to obtain a credit rating from an accredited international agency that meets the prescribed minimum standards. Source: أرقام

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Bilal Jarjour

January 20, 2026

Turkey: Insurers to shape the industry’s digital future with state IT and cyber agency

The Turkish insurance sector has shifted its focus to domestic and national technology initiatives in its digital transformation journey. Source: Middle East Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour

January 20, 2026

Algeria: Agricultural insurance to cover all climate change related Nat CAT risks

The agricultural sector in Algeria is currently working to expand agricultural insurance coverage to include the various natural disasters resulting from climate change. Source: Middel East Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour

January 20, 2026

Egypt: Commercial insurance premiums rise to 89.5 billion pounds and ‘Takaful’ jumps 59.9% over 11 months

The Financial Regulatory Authority revealed, in its monthly performance report and the elapsed period of 2025 for non-banking financial activities, that commercial and Takaful insurance activities achieved notable growth rates during the first 11 months of 2025. Source: المال

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Bilal Jarjour

January 19, 2026

New year to showcase the middle east as an insurance market on the move

The Middle East insurance market is set for growth in 2026, fueled by regulatory expansion, digital innovation, and rising demand for private healthcare. Source: RGA

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Bilal Jarjour

January 19, 2026

General: loss prevention moves to the fore as Middle East insurers rethink risk

To stay relevant and profitable amid numerous legacy risks and a growing range of emerging risks, insurers and reinsurers will need to not only focus on risk transfer but also place greater emphasis on loss prevention—stopping risks from materializing into losses.  Source: Middle East Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour