January 9, 2026
Moody’s Ratings maintains stable outlook on global P&C insurance for 2026
Moody’s Ratings has maintained its stable outlook on the global property and casualty (P&C) insurance sector for 2026, with the rating agency expecting carriers to continue to generate good profitability and strong capitalization against a backdrop of subdued global economic growth. Source: Reinsurance News
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Bilal Jarjour
January 9, 2026
Reinsurance market expected to grow and competition more strongly by 2026
According to Willis Re, the reinsurance market will experience continued supply growth and increased competition for cessions in 2026. The company indicated a trend toward lower reinsurance rates across almost all sectors during 2025, with further reductions expected during January 1st renewals. Source: Acente
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Bilal Jarjour
January 7, 2026
Jordan: Middle East Insurance Company Announces Closure of Vehicle Insurance Department by Strategic Decision
Middle East Insurance Company announced a strategic decision to completely close the Vehicle Insurance Department starting from January 1, 2026, following an in-depth study and comprehensive evaluation by the Board of Directors and the executive management in light of the continuing losses in the compulsory vehicle insurance sector. Source: خبرني
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Bilal Jarjour
January 7, 2026
UAE: Insurance market is expected to show strong growth in 2026
The UAE’s insurance market is expected to maintain double-digit growth in 2026, driven by the country’s economic growth coupled with a rising expatriate population. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
January 7, 2026
Algeria: Insurance premiums grow by 7% in 9M2025
Gross written premiums in the Algerian insurance market grew to DZD143bn ($1.1bn) in the first nine months of 2025 (9M2025), registering a growth of 7.3% compared to the corresponding period of the past year. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
January 7, 2026
Moody’s Ratings maintains stable outlook on global P&C insurance for 2026
Moody’s Ratings has maintained its stable outlook on the global property and casualty (P&C) insurance sector for 2026, with the rating agency expecting carriers to continue to generate good profitability and strong capitalization against a backdrop of subdued global economic growth. Source: Reinsurance News
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Bilal Jarjour
January 5, 2026
Morocco: Bancassurance sector, including banca Takaful, continues to grow
The bancassurance sector maintained its growth momentum, registering a 6.6% increase in 2024. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
January 5, 2026
Global: Takaful market sees assets grow by at least 15% in 2025
The takaful sector experienced steady growth during 2025, with global takaful assets expanding at an estimated rate of 15-17% annually, according to Mr. Zubair Mughal, an expert in Islamic banking and finance. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
January 5, 2026
Egypt: Insurance Federation: Actuarial valuation remains the cornerstone as the role of technology in risk pricing escalates
The Insurers Federation of Egypt affirmed that insurance is fundamentally based on a contract aimed at transferring the burden of risks from the individual to the insurance company in exchange for a premium. They pointed out that determining the extent of these risks and the fair premium primarily depends on actuarial valuation as a scientific…
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Bilal Jarjour
January 5, 2026
APAC reinsurance capacity surges as supply outpaces demand at Jan 1 renewals: Guy Carpenter
Guy Carpenter experts from the Asia Pacific region have shared their insights on the reinsurance renewals for January 1, 2026, highlighting the region’s favorable results for the year with lower-than-average cat losses. Source: Reinsurance News
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