August 25, 2026
General aviation insurance market to remain highly competitive in H2’26: WTW
The general aviation insurance market is expected to remain highly competitive during the second half of 2026, with strong capacity continuing to place pressure on premiums, according to Willis Towers Watson (WTW). Source: Reinsurance News
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Bilal Jarjour
August 25, 2026
Turkey: Insurance regulator sets up new anti-fraud structure
The Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Authority (SEDDK) has established a new structure to combat insurance fraud. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
August 25, 2026
UAE: 165 AED billion in insurance sector assets in the UAE
The insurance sector in the UAE continued to show strong growth indicators last year, supported by rising assets, investments, and underwritten premiums, along with notable growth in profits and the number of insurance policies, especially in the health insurance branch after it became mandatory. Source: Al Bayan
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Bilal Jarjour
August 25, 2026
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is considering state-backed insurance to deal with war risks
There’s a discussion about war risk insurance plans in Saudi Arabia, as Riyadh tries to find ways to protect shipping and trade from the huge increase in insurance costs due to the Iranian conflict and the rise in Houthi attacks. Source: Al Morakeb
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Bilal Jarjour
August 24, 2026
Egypt: Expansion in financing drives growth in credit insurance premiums
Credit insurance in Egypt has experienced remarkable growth recently, coinciding with the expansion of borrowing and financing activities and an increased demand for coverage against default risks. Source: المال
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Bilal Jarjour
August 24, 2026
UAE: AED 1.72 billion in first-half profits for 18 insurance companies, up by 14%
Financial results for insurance companies listed on UAE markets showed growth in combined net profits (attributable to shareholders) during the first half of year 2026. This was driven by improved performance across several companies in both the Dubai and Abu Dhabi markets, despite ongoing pressure on the performance of a few firms. Source: نبض
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Bilal Jarjour
August 24, 2026
Iraq: Legal implications of market volatility for (re)insurers
The insurance sector in Iraq operates within a market where risk is both structural and evolving. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
August 24, 2026
Geopolitical tensions cast their shadow on land transportation insurance pricing in the region
The geopolitical tensions in the region are no longer just a factor affecting trade and transport flows, but have become a direct element in the equation of insurance risk pricing, especially in the land transportation sector, which constantly deals with routes and trade passages that are quickly affected by security and political developments. Source: المال
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Bilal Jarjour
August 20, 2026
Iraq: Legal implications of market volatility for (re)insurers
The insurance sector in Iraq operates within a market where risk is both structural and evolving. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
August 20, 2026
Expectations of Increasing Competition Pressure in Reinsurance in 2027 (AM Best)
The credit rating agency AM Best predicted that the normalization of underwriting results in the global reinsurance market will continue throughout the rest of 2026, as long as there are no major catastrophic losses. However, it also warned of increasing competitive pressures in 2027, with the market continuing to strengthen its available capital base. Source:…
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