April 8, 2025

European reinsurers improve compound property loss ratio.

The four major European reinsurers Hannover Re, Munich Re, Scorer and Swiss Re posted a record compound property loss and casualty ratio of 86.3% in 2024, according to Fitch Ratings. The compound loss ratio is a key indicator of an insurance company’s profitability, with a lower percentage indicating higher profitability. Source: Al Morakeb

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Bilal Jarjour

April 8, 2025

Morocco launches program to boost digital transformation in insurance sector.

The Superintendency of Insurance and Social Welfare in Morocco has launched the ÉMERGENCE development program in order to keep pace with the digital transformation in the insurance sector. Source: Middle East Forbes

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Bilal Jarjour

April 8, 2025

GCC: Listed insurers post $2.1bn profit in FY2024, despite challenges

78 listed GCC insurers reported a total after-tax profit of $2.1bn in FY2024, according to the latest “GCC Performance Periodical” Source :Middle East Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour

April 8, 2025

Egypt: As of July, the amount of accident insurance for Egyptians abroad will be raised to EGP 250,000

The insurance amount in the personal accident policy for Egyptians working abroad has been raised to EGP 250k as of early July, compared to EGP 100k currently. Source: اموال الغد

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Bilal Jarjour

April 7, 2025

Munich Re: Global cyber premium to more than double by 2030

Despite cyber premium growth slowing in the past two years, Munich Re has suggested that global premium volume will more than double by 2030, growing at an average annual growth rate of more than 10%. Source: Reinsurance News

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Bilal Jarjour

April 7, 2025

Global insurance protection gap expected to worsen through 2030, finds survey

A new survey has revealed that uncertainty around long-term earnings sustainability, emerging risks and affordability pose new challenges for insurers through 2030. Source: Asia Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour

April 7, 2025

Algeria: Best’s market segment report: Algeria’s insurance market primed for growth and expansion

Demographic, economic and regulatory developments in Algeria appear to bode well for the country’s insurance market, which looks primed for growth, expansion, foreign investment and profitability, according to a new report from AM Best. Source: AM Best

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Bilal Jarjour

April 7, 2025

Egypt: New legislation regulates the insurance sector and defines its branches

In Egypt, the new Unified Insurance Law, issued by Law no 155 of year 2024, defines the conditions for practicing all insurance branches. Source: اليوم السابع

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Bilal Jarjour

April 4, 2025

Global insurance protection gap expected to worsen through 2030, finds survey

A new survey has revealed that uncertainty around long-term earnings sustainability, emerging risks and affordability pose new challenges for insurers through 2030. Source: Asia Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour

April 4, 2025

Jordan: New insurance law strengthens companies’ position

In Jordan, insurance Lawyer Mr. Mohammed Al-Shahwan confirmed that the new insurance law criminalizes the act of selling the right to claim compensation to another person. Source: Al Morakeb Group

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Bilal Jarjour