July 8, 2026
Mid-year 2026 casualty reinsurance demand flat as favorable pricing conditions persist: Aon
Aon, Report for the mid-year 2026 renewals that casualty reinsurance demand remained broadly flat, while pricing conditions stayed favorable across both US and international markets amid rising capacity and sustained competition. Source: Reinsurance News
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Bilal Jarjour
July 8, 2026
Global insurance companies’ assets rise to $42 trillion by the end of 2024
The Egyptian Insurance Federation confirmed in its weekly bulletin that the total assets of global insurance companies increased by 3% to reach around $42 trillion by the end of 2024, reflecting the growing role of the sector in supporting financial markets and financing long-term investments. Source: المال
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Bilal Jarjour
July 6, 2026
Saudi insurance sector to extend gains in next 2 years: S&P Global
S&P Global Ratings expects the Saudi insurance market to continue its profitability trajectory over the next two years, despite the gap projected to persist between small and large-cap insurance firms. Source: argaam
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Bilal Jarjour
July 6, 2026
Egypt: More actuaries and brokers in insurance market
The number of actuaries in Egypt reached 50 individuals as of 31 March 2026, compared to 46 experts compared to 12 months previously, according to the Financial Regulatory Authority’s report on the technical performance of non-banking financial activities. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
July 6, 2026
War-risk insurance premiums for Gulf shipping set to stabilise after US-Iran ceasefire
Underwriters are taking a cautious approach after weeks of geopolitical tensions that pushed war-risk premiums higher, especially for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Source: Khaleej Times
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Bilal Jarjour
July 6, 2026
Primary insurers to bear the brunt of Q2’26 loss events: Goldman Sachs
New analysis from Goldman Sachs on Q2 2026 catastrophe events, drawing on data from insurance brokers and catastrophe modelling firms, estimates global insured catastrophe losses at approximately $24 billion, with primary insurers expected to absorb the majority of the impact. Source: Reinsurance News
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Bilal Jarjour
July 3, 2026
Saudi Arabia: Shura Council Issues Decision on the Insurance Authority’s Annual Report for the Fiscal Year
The Saudi Shura Council has issued a decision on the annual report of the Saudi Insurance Authority for the fiscal year, including a set of recommendations aimed at developing the insurance sector and enhancing its efficiency and sustainability. Source: Al Morakeb
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Bilal Jarjour
July 3, 2026
UAE: Digital transformation boosts the competitiveness of mid-sized insurance companies
The journey of digital transformation plays a key role in enhancing the competitiveness of mid-sized insurance companies in the UAE, as modern technologies help reduce operational costs, improve customer experience, and offer innovative insurance products specifically designed to meet the rapidly evolving market needs. Source: تأمين و مصارف
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Bilal Jarjour
July 3, 2026
Egypt: Financial Regulatory Authority discusses with insurance companies’ ways to boost the insurance market
The head of the Financial Regulatory Authority confirmed that boosting the insurance market is a top priority for the authority at the moment, as part of a strategy aimed at increasing the insurance sector’s contribution to GDP and expanding the base of beneficiaries from insurance services, in line with the state’s plans to achieve economic…
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Bilal Jarjour
July 3, 2026
Morocco: Insurance Federation announces study on boosting expertise
The Moroccan Insurance Federation (FMA) has launched a consultation exercise to conduct a study on the analysis and strengthening of the role of insurance experts in the Moroccan insurance sector. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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