December 27, 2025

Reinsurers face pressure on growing top-line and maintaining margin in 2026

After several years of outperformance, European reinsurers’ momentum has stalled, with analysts warning that sustaining top-line growth and margins will be increasingly challenging in 2026 amid a softening pricing cycle. Source : Reinsurance News

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Bilal Jarjour

December 26, 2025

The reinsurance sector in India on the verge of a strong boom in 2026

India’s reinsurance sector is set to achieve significant growth in 2026, driven by government initiatives and the issuance of new insurance licenses. Source: بوابة التأمين الإقتصادية

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Bilal Jarjour

December 26, 2025

UAE: ‘Standard & Poor’s’: Expected Profits and Mergers in the UAE Insurance Sector in 2026

A recent report issued by Standard & Poor’s confirmed that the UAE continues to strengthen its position as one of the strongest insurance markets in the region. The report indicated that the insurance market in the UAE is the second-largest in the Gulf Cooperation Council region, after Saudi Arabia, with total revenues expected to reach…

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Bilal Jarjour

December 26, 2025

Algeria: Insurers look to passage of new insurance law for growth impetus

Algeria’s proposed new insurance law, currently being finalized, is expected to inject new momentum into the sector, according to the Delegate General of the Union of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies (UAR), Mr. Abdelhakim Berrah. Source: Middle East Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour

December 26, 2025

Obituary of the Late Jean-Marie Naaman

With profound sadness and deep sorrow, the Chairman and members of the Board of Directors of Arab Reinsurance Company, along with its staff, mourn the passing of their dear colleague, Mr. Jean-Marie Naaman. The Lebanese insurance sector has lost one of its most prominent experts in insurance and reinsurance, whose distinguished career spanned several decades.…

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Bilal Jarjour

December 22, 2025

Jordan: Insurance market maintains healthy growth in 10M2025

Gross written premiums in Jordan’s insurance market reached JOD732m ($1bn) in the first 10 months of the year (10M2025) compared to JOD664.5m in the corresponding period of 2024, representing a 10.2% increase. Source: Middle east Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour

December 22, 2025

Syria: Syrian Insurance Sector Annual Report for 2024

The Insurance Supervisory Authority has issued its annual report for 2024, which includes a comprehensive message from the Minister of Finance (Chairman of the Board of the Authority), along with a set of indicators reflecting the state of the insurance sector in Syria during the past year. Source: Al Morakeb

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Bilal Jarjour

December 22, 2025

Kuwait: Kuwaiti Insurance Regulatory Unit Issues Circular Regarding Entity Listed on Local Sanctions List

The Kuwaiti Insurance Regulatory Unit issued Circular No. 21 of 2025 regarding dealings with an entity listed on the local sanctions list. Source: Mubashar

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Bilal Jarjour

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