November 14, 2023
KSA: Amended comprehensive motor insurance rules take effect
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announces the issuance of the Amended Comprehensive Motor Insurance Rules as part of the ongoing effort to regulate the insurance sector and protect the rights of beneficiaries. Source: SAMA
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November 14, 2023
Egypt: FRA issues the August 2023 report
In Egypt, the Financial Regulatory Authority issued its periodic report on the monthly performance of non-banking financial activities for the month of August 2023. (Insurance activity on page 6). Source: Financial Regulatory Authority
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September 19, 2023
Egypt’s insurance federation chief estimates Morocco quake to cost insurers US$300m
The amount of compensation that insurance companies would pay in Morocco due to the large losses caused by the 8 September 6.8-magnitude quake that struck in the High Atlas Mountains, is expected to reach $300m, according to Mr Alaa El-Zoheiry, Chairman of the Insurance Federation of Egypt. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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September 19, 2023
The Gulf insurance sector is ready for mergers and acquisitions
The Gulf Cooperation Council countries record the lowest insurance penetration rates, ranging between 0.9% in Qatar and 2.9% in the United Arab Emirates. Source: Al Morakeb Group
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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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