December 22, 2025

Swiss Re: Global Disaster Losses to Reach $220 Billion in 2025

Global losses from natural disasters are projected to decline significantly in 2025, reaching approximately $220 billion, according to estimates by the reinsurance company Swiss Re. This represents a decrease of nearly one-third compared to the losses recorded in 2024. Source: Al Morakeb

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Bilal Jarjour

December 18, 2025

Egypt: Insurers Federation: Gender-sensitive underwriting builds an inclusive, fair, and sustainable market

The Insurers Federation of Egypt stated that gender-sensitive underwriting in insurance is essential for building an inclusive, fair, and sustainable insurance market. ource: أموال الغد

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Bilal Jarjour

December 18, 2025

UAE: Nearly 18,000 workers received payouts through UAE unemployment insurance scheme

In the UAE, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE) announced that the percentage of workers covered by the unemployment insurance scheme has risen to 88.38% of the total targeted private-sector workforce. Source: Gulf News

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Bilal Jarjour

December 18, 2025

UAE: Dubai court brings more clarity to vehicle insurance claims

A Dubai court has clarified that neither the insured, the driver responsible for an accident, nor the insured’s employees — if injured during work or as a result of it — can claim compensation from the insurance company beyond the limit stated in the insurance policy’s supplementary endorsement. Source: Middle East Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour

December 18, 2025

Syria: Insurance federations dissolved as part of strategy to reform insurance industry

In a recent decision, the Syrian Minister of Finance Yisr Barnieh announced the dissolution of the Syrian Insurance Federation (SIF) and the Syrian Insurance Agents and Brokers Federation (SIABF), as part of a comprehensive national strategy to reform the insurance sector. Source: سانا

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Bilal Jarjour

December 13, 2025

UAE: Listed takaful sector posts strong revenue growth, beating conventional players in first 9 months

Takaful companies in the UAE posted a 23% jump in insurance revenue in the first three quarters of this year (3Q2025) to AED3.7bn ($1.0bn), a jump of 23% over the AED3.0bn reported for the corresponding period of 2024, according to BADRI Management Consultancy. Source: Middle East Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour

December 13, 2025

Industry economic and ratings outlook: momentum for insurers in emerging EMEA is set to continue in 2026

Saudi Arabia, the UAE, South Africa, Turkiye, and Kazakhstan sit between the mature insurance markets of Western Europe, typically marked by low growth, intense competition. Source: S&P Global

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Bilal Jarjour

December 13, 2025

Saudi Arabia: Quarterly Insurance Sector Report for 3nd Quarter, 2025

Above report duly published on below link: Insurance Authority

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Bilal Jarjour

December 13, 2025

Saudi Arabia: Insurance Authority launches 15 new digital services on the “Ta’meen” portal

In Saudi Arabia, the Insurance Authority has launched 15 new digital services through its electronic services portal, “Ta’meen” (Insurance), in a qualitative step aimed at building an advanced digital environment. Source: أرقام

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Bilal Jarjour

December 10, 2025

Egypt: Insurance federation issues eight recommendations for responsible AI use

The Insurance Federation of Egypt (IFE) has affirmed that adopting AI technologies within the insurance sector is a strategic step toward developing the market, boosting competitiveness, and enhancing operational efficiency across all insurance branches. Source: Middle East Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour