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May 22, 2026
President of the UAE directs the adoption of an integrated national health insurance system covering all emirates
In the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, may God protect him, has directed the adoption of a health system that ensures integrated healthcare and medical services to citizens. Source: الإمارات اليوم
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Bilal Jarjour
May 22, 2026
ME conflict: The UAE helps reduce stress from uncertainty among citizens with visible presence
As the Middle East faces a period of uncertainty and conflict due to continuing tensions in the region, the UAE has acted swiftly to support the mental health and wellbeing of its population. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
May 20, 2026
Lebanon: Between the cost of medicine and the capacity of insurance, parliament intervenes in the crisis
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Health, Labor, and Social Affairs discussed, during a session held at the Parliament, the issue of hospitalization prices and the rates for citizens covered by insurance companies, in an attempt to reconcile the views of the various parties involved in the health sector. Source: Lebanon Debate
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Ahmad Zein
May 20, 2026
Jordan: Medical insurance spurs growth of insurance market in 1Q
Jordan’s insurance market registered double-digit growth in the first quarter of year, driven by the medical insurance branch, while motor insurance continued to account for the largest share of the market’s total paid claims. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Ahmad Zein
May 20, 2026
Morocco: Insurance sector exceeds 21 billion dirhams in 3 months
The Supervisory Authority of Insurance and Social Welfare (ACAPS) revealed exceptional performance for the Moroccan insurance and reinsurance sector during the first quarter of year 2026, with premiums exceeding 21.3 billion dirhams, registering strong growth of 17.2% compared to the prior same period. Source: Al Morakeb
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Ahmad Zein
May 20, 2026
UAE: Geopolitical tensions underscore the importance of insurance in protecting global trade chains
With escalating geopolitical tensions impacting global trade routes, the importance of reliable insurance solutions is more critical than ever to ensure business continuity and mitigate risks. Source: Al Morakeb
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Ahmad Zein
May 2, 2026
Egypt: minimum of 5 million EGP as cover: loss adjustors mandated to hold professional indemnity insurance
In Egypt, the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued a new decree as part of a regulatory package aimed at streamlining the practices of risk assessment experts and loss adjusters within the insurance sector. Source: أموال الغد
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Bilal Jarjour
May 2, 2026
Egypt: New FRA regulations for actuarial expertise structuring
The Board of Directors of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Dr Islam Azzam, has issued decree no (56) of year 2026. This decree outlines the terms, rules, and procedures for the registration and conduct of actuarial experts, as well as the establishment and licensing of companies seeking to practice actuarial activities. Source: رجال…
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Bilal Jarjour
May 2, 2026
Non-life leads reinsurance market with 57% share as brokers hit 72%
The non-life segment is forecast to grow 7.6% annually through 2035. The global reinsurance market is projected to double its size by 2035 to $1t, driven by stricter regulatory enforcement, a rise in catastrophic events, and the increasing complexity of risk portfolios. Source: insuranceASIA
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Bilal Jarjour
May 2, 2026
ME conflict: CBI claims related to helium scarcity depend on policy wording and trigger definitions
Helium scarcity presents a unique underwriting challenge. However, while it pressures costs and revenues across multiple sectors, it rarely manifests as a singular ‘event’ that triggers widespread losses across diverse insurance lines, according to Moody’s Risk Management Solutions (RMS) Chief Research Officer Dr Robert Muir-Wood. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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