April 1, 2026
ME conflict: Algeria’s insurance sector sees the war’s indirect but significant impact
The impact of the Middle East war on Algeria’s insurance industry is “Indirect but nonetheless significant”, according to the CEO of Société Nationale d’ Assurance (SAA, or National Insurance Co) Youcef Benmicia. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
April 1, 2026
The Ratings View by S&P Global
The Middle East war has brought renewed economic uncertainty threatening to undermine growth and push up inflation through its impact on commodity prices and confidence. Source: S&P Global
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Bilal Jarjour
April 1, 2026
Fitch ratings publishes Iran conflict adverse macroeconomic case risk heat map
Fitch Ratings has published an adverse macroeconomic case risk heat map analyzing the exposure of issuers’ standalone credit profiles to an alternative, more severe Iran conflict scenario than that outlined in our March 2026 Global Economic Outlook (GEO). Source: Fitch Ratings
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Bilal Jarjour
March 30, 2026
Artificial intelligence gives commercial insurance an advantage in property and liability.
An analytical report issued by Goldman Sachs stated that commercial insurance companies may be the most capable of benefiting from artificial intelligence technologies within the property and liability insurance sector. Source: بوابة التأمين الإقتصادية
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Bilal Jarjour
March 30, 2026
Egypt: Signs of an Expected Economic Breakthrough in Egypt Support the Insurance Sector
Ahmed El-Kamhawi, an insurance expert, revealed signs of positive indicators for an expected economic breakthrough for the Egyptian economy. These indicators are represented by the increasing trend of several foreign and Gulf companies, which were active in some Arab countries, applying for licenses to open companies or branches in Egypt. Source: Al Morakeb
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Bilal Jarjour
March 30, 2026
Turkey: TSB highlights role of insurance segment as pioneer in accurate risk analysis and resilience
role of the insurance sector in combating climate risks and its increasing responsibility, reported the news platform Sigorta Medya. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
March 30, 2026
The escalation of the American-Iranian war drives insurance premiums to rise globally
The Egyptian Insurance Companies Association confirmed that the escalation of tensions related to the American-Iranian war since mid-March has cast a shadow over the global economy, with a noticeable increase in insurance and shipping costs, especially in vital maritime corridors, imposing increasing challenges on the insurance industry. Source: المال
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Bilal Jarjour
March 27, 2026
Munich Re flags intensifying cyber risk landscape amid geopolitical strains
With cyber insurance growing ever more relevant and cyber risks intensifying amid powerful geopolitical, technological and economic pressures, Munich Re has urged companies to place equal emphasis on resilience and protection, highlighting the need to deepen insurance penetration and strengthen collaboration to better support insureds and safeguard global economies and societies. Source: Reinsurance News
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Bilal Jarjour
March 27, 2026
Egypt: Insurance Federation recommends diversifying reinsurance sources and reviewing policy terms
The Insurance Federation of Egypt (IFE) has recommended the necessity of diversifying reinsurance sources and reviewing the terms of reinsurance policies. This measure aims to ensure the continuity of coverage amidst the repercussions of the U S-Iranian war. Source: اليوم السابع
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Bilal Jarjour
March 27, 2026
ME conflict: Complexity of marine claims will continue to increase, says W K Webster
The conflict in the Middle East is continuing to produce significant risks across maritime trade and global supply chains. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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