November 1, 2025

How Inflation and Geopolitical Risks Are Reshaping the Investment Compass of Insurance Companies Globally

An annual study conducted by the global asset management company BlackRock revealed that concerns about a slowdown in the global economy have led insurance companies to adopt a more cautious approach in their investment decisions during 2025. Source: بوابة التأمين الإقتصادية

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Bilal Jarjour

October 30, 2025

Dubai: Important Recommendations for the Gulf Insurance Forum in Dubai

The 20th Gulf Insurance Forum, at the conclusion of its meetings in Dubai today, recommended the establishment of a foresight and prediction system to monitor economic, political, and technological changes affecting the insurance sector. Source: Al Morakeb

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Bilal Jarjour

October 30, 2025

GCC: Growth momentum continues as insurance sector embraces digital and climate-driven change

The insurance markets in the GCC are witnessing profound transformation in various aspects of their operations, with growth expected to continue in the current year, propelled by several favorable factors, participants of the 20th Gulf Insurance Forum in Dubai were told. Source: Middle East Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour

October 30, 2025

Egypt: One-year deadline for insurance companies to comply with new governance regulations

The Financial Regulatory Authority, headed by Dr. Mohamed Farid, granted insurance and reinsurance companies a one-year period to align their operations with the new rules issued regarding governance standards in these companies. Source: اموال الغد  

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Bilal Jarjour

October 30, 2025

Casualty reinsurance capacity expands, but prior year losses generate caution

Adverse development for past-year casualty losses is shaping the environment for reinsurance buyers as they head toward Jan. 1 renewals. While reinsurers have re underwritten some poor-performing accounts, they remain cautious. Source: Business Insurance

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Bilal Jarjour

October 28, 2025

Saudi Arabia: Diriyah prepares to host the Global Insurance Conference.

The Insurance Authority launches the ‘Ingate’ portal The Insurance Authority has launched a new electronic platform (Ingate) to enable those interested to register their interest in participating and attending the events of the Global Insurance Conference and Exhibition organized by the Authority in the city of Diriyah, Riyadh region, from November 10 to 12. Source:…

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Bilal Jarjour

October 28, 2025

Turkiye: Amended Private Health Insurance Regulation to take effect on 1 Jan 2026

The Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency (SEDDK) has published the amended Private Health Insurance Regulation in the Official Gazette which will enter into force on 1 January 2026. Source: Middle East Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour

October 28, 2025

Prudent reserving gives large global reinsurers flexibility to smooth earnings: Fitch

Fitch Ratings’ latest analysis of a leading global reinsurer peer group, including Hannover Re, Lloyd’s, Munich Re, PartnerRe, SCOR, and Swiss Re, found that their reserving remains prudent, offering scope to manage and smooth earnings across the medium term. Source: Reinsurance News

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Bilal Jarjour

October 28, 2025

Egypt: The Financial Regulatory Authority Issues Governance Rules for Insurance and Reinsurance Companies

The Financial Regulatory Authority issued Decision No. 200 of 2025 regarding governance rules for insurance and reinsurance companies, marking a historic milestone in the development of the Egyptian insurance sector. This represents a qualitative leap in enhancing the principles of transparency and accountability and achieving a balance between the various interests within companies. Source: المال

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Bilal Jarjour

October 24, 2025

Egypt: FRA requires non-banking companies to conclude a cyber security risk insurance policy

In Egypt, the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), headed by Dr Mohamed Farid, has required from companies and entities engaged in non-banking financial activities to conclude an insurance policy against cyber security risks. Source: أموال الغد

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Bilal Jarjour