October 29, 2026
Algerian insurers premiums inch higher
The Algerian insurance market recorded a 3% year-on-year increase in revenue to 102.8 billion Algerian dinar ($763 million) in the first half of 2026, according to the National Insurance Council. Source: Business Insurance
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Bilal Jarjour
October 29, 2026
General: vessels’ operating time in war-listed areas falls by 25%
Geopolitical tensions continued to shape the marine insurance market in 2025 and 2026, according to the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI). Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
October 26, 2026
Turkey: official move to write off health insurance debts for one million people
A new regulation is being prepared to write off General Health Insurance (GSS) contribution debts affecting approximately one million people. The draft bill, which is expected to be submitted to the Turkish Parliament (TBMM), is expected to include provisions for writing off uncollectible GSS contribution debts. Source: ar.haberler
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Bilal Jarjour
October 26, 2026
Tunisia proposes 50% insurance subsidy for Africa exports
Tunisia plans to cover 50% of the insurance premiums for business exports to African markets under its proposed 2027 budget bill. Source: Business Insurance
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Bilal Jarjour
October 26, 2026
Kuwait stops issuing paper compulsory motor third-party liability insurance policies
The Insurance Regulatory Unit (IRU) in Kuwait has issued a circular ordering the suspension of paper issuance for motor third-party liability insurance policies (compulsory motor insurance). Under the directive, these policies must be issued exclusively through the “E-Beema” system, and any policy issued outside this official framework will not be recognized. Source: العربية
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Bilal Jarjour
October 26, 2026
Turkiye: Insurance industry slides marginally in real terms in Jan-Sep period
The insurance market generated total premiums of TRY1.1tn ($22.1bn) in the first nine months of this year, according to statistics released by the Turkish Insurance Association (TSB). Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
October 23, 2026
Arab Reinsurance Company participated in the Baden-Baden Reinsurance Meeting 2026
Arab Reinsurance Company is participating in the Baden-Baden Reinsurance Meeting 2026, taking place in Germany from October 18 to 22. The annual gathering brings together leading insurance and reinsurance experts from around the world. It serves as an important platform for direct discussions on reinsurance treaty renewals, risk assessments, and preparations for the January renewal…
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Bilal Jarjour
October 23, 2026
Lloyd’s issues new regulatory framework for broker-created reinsurance structures
Lloyds of London has released new guidelines that outline the regulatory requirements and approval conditions for reinsurance structures set up by brokers, amid growing demand for more efficient ways to link capital to reinsurance risks. Source: Al Morakeb
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Bilal Jarjour
October 23, 2026
Istanbul floods trigger surge in car, home and business insurance demand
Demand for car, home and business insurance has surged in Istanbul following devastating floods. Source: Turkiyetoday
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Bilal Jarjour
October 23, 2026
Tunisia: Government unveils 2027 Budget measures for insurance sector development
The Tunisian government has proposed several initiatives related to insurance in its draft Economic Budget for 2027, presented last week. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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