August 21, 2023

Insurance companies achieve 35.7 billion pounds as premiums, with a growth rate of 28.9%

Insurance companies operating in the Egyptian market achieved a total premiums amounting to EGP 35.77bn during the first half of year 2023, compared to EGP 27.75bn during the same period of year 2022, with a growth rate of 28.9%, according to the monthly report issued by the Financial Regulatory Authority. Source: Amwal Al Ghad

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August 21, 2023

SAMA Governor extends gratitude to Leadership for cabinet’s approval to establish Insurance Authority

H.E. Mr. Ayman Al-Sayari, Governor of the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz AlSaud and HRH Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for the cabinet’s approval to establish the Insurance Authority.  Source: SAMA

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August 21, 2023

Sigma 3/2023 – World insurance

Swiss Re’s sigma issued its 3/2023 report entitled: “World insurance – Stirred, and not shaken”. Source: Swiss Re

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June 14, 2023

IFE: Catastrophe risks are a priority

Mr Alaa Al-Zoheiry, BOD Chairman of the Insurance Federation of Egypt, said that they aim to provide coverage for citizens against natural hazards and to protect the state property. Source: Regal Al Amal

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June 14, 2023

The UAE tightens insurance requirements for ships flying their flags

The UAE said it would tighten insurance requirements for ships flying their flags; amid growing concerns that ships could sail without first-class cover and be exposed to oil spills. Source: Al Rai Media

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June 14, 2023

Bahrain: 23.43m BHD as profits of 5 joint-stock insurance companies

The total profits of insurance companies listed on the Bahrain Bourse amounted to 23.43 million BHD in year 2022, same as year 2021. Source: Al Watan News

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June 14, 2023

Over $150bn in fees and commissions earned from insurance broking activity in 2022

Worldwide, total fees and commissions earned from insurance broking activity in 2022 were worth over $151.4bn, up from around $137bn in 2021, according to Insuramore, a provider of marketing services focusing on the insurance sector. Source: Reinsurance News

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June 6, 2023

Algeria: Govt working to develop parametric insurance

Algeria has begun work on launching parametric insurance to cover crops against certain natural disasters (drought, forest fires, etc), Mr Benseidi Abdallah, CEO of the reinsurer, Compagnie Centrale de Réassurance (CCR), has said. Source: Middle East Insurance Review

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June 6, 2023

Turkiye: Disaster pool reviews proposal to double Nat CAT insurance coverage

The Turkish Catastrophe Insurance Pool (TCIP) has started studies on a plan to double the maximum disaster insurance coverage to TRY1.28m ($61,850) from TRY640,000 at present for a residential property. Source: Middle East Insurance Review

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June 6, 2023

Saudi Arabia: merger of Saudi Enaya & UCA

Saudi Enaya and the United Cooperative Assurance signed a binding merger agreement through the exchange of securities, according to the two companies’ disclosure to the Saudi stock market. Source: Al Morakeb Group

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