September 12, 2026
Egypt: Reinsurance Brokerage Companies’ Assets Double to 1.12 billion Pounds by 2025
The total assets of reinsurance brokerage companies operating in Egypt doubled to 1.1199 billion pounds by the end of 2025, compared to 555.5 million pounds at the end of 2024, with a growth rate of 102%. Source: المال
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Bilal Jarjour
September 12, 2026
S&P: Growing interest in retrocession as prices fall
The retrocession market is heading for more activity in the coming period, with large amounts of capital available in the global reinsurance market and declining prices. This gives reinsurance companies a greater opportunity to transfer some of the risks they carry to other companies or investors in the financial markets. (CGA). Source: المال
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Bilal Jarjour
September 12, 2026
Saudi Arabia: “Controlled pricing” Saudi Arabia tightens supervision on motor insurance and protects competition
The motor insurance market in Saudi Arabia is heading into a new phase of pricing discipline, as the Insurance Authority tightens monitoring of the guidelines companies use to set vehicle policy prices, enhancing fair pricing and limiting practices that could harm competition or lead to unsustainable prices. Source: الشرق الأوسط
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Bilal Jarjour
September 12, 2026
Morocco: Insurance premiums in Morocco exceed 17.6 billion dirhams in three months
The premiums issued by insurance and reinsurance companies in Morocco reached more than 17.6 billion dirhams during the second quarter of 2026, marking a 5.4% increase compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Insurance and Social Security Control Authority. Source: Al Morakeb
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Bilal Jarjour
September 11, 2026
Tunisia: Insurance claims rise in 1H2026 as motor accidents and fires surge
The number of claims across all branches stood at 993,194 in the first half of this year, being 4.1% higher than the 954,299 in 1H2025, according to data from the General Insurance Committee (CGA). Source: بوابة تونس
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Bilal Jarjour
September 11, 2026
Saudi Arabia: The Saudi insurance pool boosts the economy’s flexibility and the insurance sector’s leadership
The “Saudi Marine War Risks Insurance Pool for Cargo and Hull” is an advanced strategic tool that combines financial, insurance, and logistical policies, by providing stable and sustainable cover for high maritime risks. Source: AL Morakeb
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Bilal Jarjour
September 11, 2026
Fire insurance has seen a jump over the past two years driven by inflation and asset revaluation
The fire insurance branch witnessed a noticeable increase in premiums over the past two years after a period of relative stability until 2020, with rises ranging between 50% and 57% during 2023 and 2024, said Dr Tarek Seif, Vice Chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority. Source: اموال الغد
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Bilal Jarjour
September 11, 2026
Gallagher: A 5% expected rise in P&I reinsurance rates during 2027/2028 renewals
‘Gallagher Specialty’ has projected that reinsurance rates for Protection & Indemnity (P&I) will continue to rise during the 2027/2028 renewals, with a growing focus on the Fully Cellular Container (FCC) sector. Source: المال
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Bilal Jarjour
September 8, 2026
Qatar: Takaful companies’ profits rise by 2.7% to $97.5 million
Profits of takaful companies in Qatar grew by 2.7% during last year to reach QAR 355 million ($97.5 million), according to the Islamic Finance Report issued by Bait Al-Mashura Finance Consultancies. Source: العربي الجديد
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Bilal Jarjour
September 8, 2026
Middle East losses push WTPV market toward first unprofitable year since 9/11
The War, Terrorism, and Political Violence (WTPV) market has entered a materially more complex phase, according to Marsh Re. Middle East losses are being discussed at north of $2bn against an annual gross premium base of approximately $2.5bn, making this likely the first loss-making year for the class since 9/11. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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