August 6, 2024

Algeria: Study highlights contribution of internal audits to risk control

Most managers of insurance companies in Algeria said in a survey that internal audits contribute to reducing the risks that insurance companies face. Source: Middle East Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour

August 6, 2024

UAE: Reinsurers reportedly lose US$136m in last flood event

Reinsurers lost about AED500m ($136m) on motor insurance alone during the last flood event in the UAE, and they now need to recuperate their losses, according to a senior industry executive. Source: Middle East Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour

August 3, 2024

Egypt: new law on actuarial activities

The Unified Insurance Law, promulgated in July 2024, now authorizes the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to grant licenses to actuarial companies. Source: Atlas Magazine

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Bilal Jarjour

August 3, 2024

Egypt: Financial Regulatory Authority recommends insurance companies to maintain the confidentiality of their customers’ data

Dr Islam Azzam, Vice Chairman of the BOD of the Financial Regulatory Authority, issued a circular no 1 of year 2024, regarding maintaining the confidentiality of the insurance sector customers’ data. Source: أموال الغد

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Bilal Jarjour

August 3, 2024

Turkiye: Supplementary health insurance business jumps by 42% in 1H2024 in real terms

With rising interest in supplementary health insurance, the Turkish health insurance market continued to grow. Premiums exceeded TRY63bn in 1H2024, with real growth of 16.8% compared to 1H2023. Source: Middle East Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour

August 3, 2024

Kuwait: 667 million dinars as premiums for the insurance sector

Seven insurance companies listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange acquired 53.3% (365.1 million dinars) of premiums in the Kuwaiti insurance sector amounting to 667.9 million during year 2023. Source: أرقام

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Bilal Jarjour

July 31, 2024

General: Liquidity risk in insurance: a topical perspective

The 2023 regional banking crisis in the U S put liquidity risk in the financial sector back under the spotlight. In insurance, trends such as increasing investments in alternative assets have further heightened concerns among regulators. Source: The Geneva Association

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Bilal Jarjour

July 31, 2024

Saudi Arabia: A booming ins sector with investment opportunities within Vision 2030

The insurance sector in Saudi Arabia has witnessed rapid growth in recent years, driven by the ambitious Vision 2030 aiming to diversify the economy and develop non-oil sectors. Source: موجز الأنباء

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Bilal Jarjour

July 31, 2024

Globally, insurance companies’ losses from the worldwide technical failure may reach billions of dollars

Analysts said that insurance companies’ claims after the sudden technical failure that struck companies around the world last week were expected to reach billions of dollars, indicating that economic losses may be higher. Source: العربي الجديد

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Bilal Jarjour

July 31, 2024

Egypt: Attaba fire incident… experts review the ins cover

In Egypt, fire incidents in commercial stores have increased recently, causing owners to suffer huge financial losses. The latest of these fires was witnessed in Attaba, Mosky and Haret el-Yahood areas during the past few days. Source: أموال الغد

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Bilal Jarjour