August 24, 2026
Egypt: Expansion in financing drives growth in credit insurance premiums
Credit insurance in Egypt has experienced remarkable growth recently, coinciding with the expansion of borrowing and financing activities and an increased demand for coverage against default risks. Source: المال
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Bilal Jarjour
August 24, 2026
UAE: AED 1.72 billion in first-half profits for 18 insurance companies, up by 14%
Financial results for insurance companies listed on UAE markets showed growth in combined net profits (attributable to shareholders) during the first half of year 2026. This was driven by improved performance across several companies in both the Dubai and Abu Dhabi markets, despite ongoing pressure on the performance of a few firms. Source: نبض
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Bilal Jarjour
August 24, 2026
Iraq: Legal implications of market volatility for (re)insurers
The insurance sector in Iraq operates within a market where risk is both structural and evolving. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
August 24, 2026
Geopolitical tensions cast their shadow on land transportation insurance pricing in the region
The geopolitical tensions in the region are no longer just a factor affecting trade and transport flows, but have become a direct element in the equation of insurance risk pricing, especially in the land transportation sector, which constantly deals with routes and trade passages that are quickly affected by security and political developments. Source: المال
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Bilal Jarjour
August 20, 2026
Iraq: Legal implications of market volatility for (re)insurers
The insurance sector in Iraq operates within a market where risk is both structural and evolving. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
August 20, 2026
Expectations of Increasing Competition Pressure in Reinsurance in 2027 (AM Best)
The credit rating agency AM Best predicted that the normalization of underwriting results in the global reinsurance market will continue throughout the rest of 2026, as long as there are no major catastrophic losses. However, it also warned of increasing competitive pressures in 2027, with the market continuing to strengthen its available capital base. Source:…
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Bilal Jarjour
August 20, 2026
ME conflict: Marine insurers restrict war risk coverage in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
Marine insurers have introduced new measures to restrict war risk coverage for ships operating in parts of the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
August 20, 2026
The average insurance rates for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz are around 10%
The insurance rates offered against the risks of maritime war for passage through the Strait of Hormuz are still around 10%. Source: Al Morakeb
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Bilal Jarjour
August 19, 2026
Jordan: Insurance premiums increase by 9.5% in 1H2026
Jordan’s insurance sector reported encouraging growth for the first half of the year, supported by notable increases in medical and life insurance businesses. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
August 19, 2026
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Insurance Sector Premiums Reach SAR 84.3 billion in 2025, Up 10.7%
The Saudi insurance sector continued its growth in 2025, with total written premiums rising to approximately SAR 84.3 billion—an increase of 10.7% compared to the previous year—according to data from the Saudi Insurance Authority Source: المال
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