April 24, 2026

Egypt highlights progress of health insurance system

The Cabinet’s media center published a set of infographics on its social media platforms highlighting the steady progress of the Universal Health Insurance System toward achieving health equity. Source: egypttoday

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Bilal Jarjour

April 24, 2026

ME conflict: Airlines mitigate risk by repositioning aircraft

Airlines have adapted their operations through longer routings and revised scheduling since the Iran war began on 28 February. Source: Middle East Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour

April 22, 2026

Egypt: the Insurance Federation: EGP 46.7 billion in claims paid during 2025

The Insurance Federation of Egypt (IFE) has revealed the growth in the volume of claims paid over the last three years. This trend reflects the sector’s efficiency and its consistent ability to fulfill its financial obligations and commitments. Source: أموال الغد

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Bilal Jarjour

April 22, 2026

ME conflict: Morocco’s insurance market braces for new era of geopolitical risk

The Moroccan insurance industry has entered into a new phase of uncertainty, in the wake of the outbreak of armed hostilities in the Middle East, according to Mr Mohamed Hassan Bensalah, President of the Moroccan Insurance Federation (FMA). Source: Middle East Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour

April 22, 2026

ME conflict: From ceasefire to uncertainty: What comes next for insurance after the US-Iran war pause?

The announcement on 7 April of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran marks a critical moment of de-escalation of the intense geopolitical tension in recent weeks that brought the region to the brink of a wider conflict. Source: Middle East Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour

April 22, 2026

The April 2026 Global Financial Stability Report (IMF)

The April 2026 Global Financial Stability Report assesses elevated financial stability risks amid the war in the Middle East, highlighting how multiple amplification channels could test resilience—and why decisive policy action is needed to safeguard global stability. Source: IMF

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Bilal Jarjour

April 17, 2026

ME conflict: UAE insurers navigate geopolitical tensions following strong 2025 financial year

While listed insurers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have delivered improved profitability, regional geopolitical tensions are affecting certain lines of business and investment portfolios, according to AM Best. Source: Middle East Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour

April 17, 2026

Saudi Arabia: Insurance sector profits drop to 2.4 billion riyals in 2025

Listed companies in the insurance sector recorded a 35.72% decline in net profits during 2025 compared to 2024, as 11 companies incurred net losses. Source: معلومات مباشر

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Bilal Jarjour

April 17, 2026

ME conflict: Shipowners deterred from transiting through Hormuz Strait

Shipowners are reluctant to risk crossing the Hormuz Strait even with insurance because of the high cost of the assets, according to Mr. Mohamed Mahran, the CEO of Misr Insurance Company (Egypt). Source: Middle East Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour

April 17, 2026

Allianz Trade Global Survey / ME conflict

Despite the conflict in the Middle East, more than 7 companies out of 10 continue to expect positive export growth in 2026. Source: Allianz

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Bilal Jarjour