January 16, 2026
Egypt: Survey: 100 insurance experts map out the new year amid growth expectations
Around 100 insurance experts in the Egyptian market participated in a survey aimed at understanding their expectations regarding the growth of the insurance market in Egypt in 2026, identifying the main opportunities and challenges, as well as the future investment priorities for companies. Source: أموال الغد
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Bilal Jarjour
January 15, 2026
Egypt: Financial Regulatory Authority issues statutes for the insurance sector training and qualification institute
In Egypt, the Board of Directors of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Dr Mohamed Farid, has issued Decision No 14 of year 2026 regarding the approval of the statutes for the institute of training and qualification of employees in insurance companies. Source: “أموال الغد”
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Bilal Jarjour
January 15, 2026
Egypt: Financial Regulatory Authority issues a decree regulating insurance payout mechanisms for vehicle accidents
The Board of Directors of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Dr Mohamed Farid, has issued a new decree regulating the mechanisms and conditions for insurance payouts from the Egyptian Compulsory Insurance Pool for Civil Liability arising from traffic accidents. Source: “المال”
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Bilal Jarjour
January 15, 2026
Geopolitical divides and tech challenges top 2026 risk agenda: Marsh & Zurich
Commenting on the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026, Marsh and Zurich have highlighted deepening geopolitical divides, alongside mounting technological and societal challenges, as key forces shaping the business landscape in the year ahead. Source: Reinsurance News
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Bilal Jarjour
January 12, 2026
Lloyd’s market proxy RISX delivers 22.3% total return for 2025: ICMR
The global specialty reinsurance sector capped off a remarkable 2025, with the RISX Net Total Return Index delivering a 22.3% total return despite a backdrop of geopolitical volatility, growing trade barriers and high catastrophe losses, according to data by the Insurance Capital Markets Research (ICMR). Source: Reinsurance News
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Bilal Jarjour
January 12, 2026
Insights from Aon’s 2026 Global Medical Trend Rates Report: Strategies to Rein in Health Costs
With a forecast rise of 11.3% for Asia Pacific (APAC) in 2026, the region’s medical inflation trend is stabilising after years of sharp increases. Source: Aon
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Bilal Jarjour
January 12, 2026
Egypt: IFE: Deepfake uses Artificial Intelligence to produce fake videos and images
The Insurers Federation of Egypt (IFE) emphasized in its newsletter that the concept of “Deepfake” refers to the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques—specifically Deep Learning—to make highly realistic fake content. Source: المال
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Bilal Jarjour
January 12, 2026
Kuwait: Insurance regulator establishes Shariah supervisory advisory committee
Kuwait’s Insurance Regulatory Unit (IRU) has issued a resolution to establish a Shariah supervisory advisory committee to review regulatory decisions related to takaful insurance and Shariah-compliant insurance activities. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
January 9, 2026
Egypt: The Insurance Sector in Egypt – Gradual Development and Missed Opportunities Awaiting Courageous Decisions in 2026
The insurance sector in Egypt witnessed significant activity during 2025, marked by regulatory decisions that supported stability and attempts to digital modernization. While the sector achieved tangible progress in regulation and the expansion of some activities, important opportunities remained untapped. Source: اليوم السابع
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Bilal Jarjour
January 9, 2026
Turkey: Property-CAT rates drop by 15% as market softens at 1 Jan renewals
The 1 January property-CAT reinsurance renewal season in Turkiye exhibited trends similar to those observed in Continental European renewals, with risk-adjusted decreases of 15% on average, and a significant oversubscription of capacity, particularly in top layers, said Gallagher Re. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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