February 27, 2026
Jordan: Lawmakers move closer to enacting Kingdom’s first insurance law
The House of Representatives has approved, by majority vote 12 articles of the 2025 Insurance Contracts Law Bill, as submitted by the government, out of a total of 101 articles in the draft legislation. Source: وكالة الأنباء الأردنية
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Bilal Jarjour
February 27, 2026
Tunisia: Insurance market sees 11.4% jump in topline performance in 2025
Insurance companies in Tunisia reported double-digit growth in 2025, on the back of strong performance in the life insurance segment, which currently accounts for over one third of the total market. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
February 25, 2026
Kuwait: New Regulatory Reforms Support the Kuwaiti Insurance Sector
Fitch Ratings stated that the requirement by Kuwait’s Insurance Regulatory Unit (IRU) for insurance and reinsurance companies to obtain a minimum credit rating would enhance market confidence in their financial strength and support further development of the sector. Source: Al Morakeb
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Bilal Jarjour
February 25, 2026
Oman at the forefront of GCC’s first compulsory motor Nat CAT cover scheme
Oman has introduced natural catastrophe coverage in compulsory third-party motor insurance policies – the first such initiative in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
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Bilal Jarjour
February 25, 2026
Reinsurance brokers have to be more multifaceted
A multifaceted approach is needed from re/insurance brokers in order to meet the needs of modern global buyers. Source: Reinsurance News
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Bilal Jarjour
February 25, 2026
Egypt: Egyptian Insurance Sector Records 31.2% Growth
The Financial Regulatory Authority issued its quarterly report on the performance of non-banking financial markets in Egypt during the fourth quarter of 2025, covering the period from October to December. Source: Al Morakeb
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Bilal Jarjour
February 23, 2026
Egypt: Egyptian Insurance Companies Study the Unified Contract
Egyptian insurance companies are studying the terms of the unified contract for covering customers of consumer finance companies, in addition to pricing the coverages and arranging reinsurance agreements, in preparation for activating the system in the coming period. Source: بوابة التأمين الإقتصادية
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Bilal Jarjour
February 23, 2026
Morocco: The disaster-stricken areas in Morocco are under the care of official authorities, while the role of insurance companies is postponed until the losses are assessed
According to a report published in February 2026, 110,000 hectares of farmland were flooded, and 188,000 people were displaced or evacuated. The mentioned report did not address the role of insurance companies regarding this disaster, possibly because the priority is to first determine the losses. Source: تأمين ومصارف
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Bilal Jarjour
February 23, 2026
Kuwait: Fitch: Kuwaiti “Insurance Regulation” Rules Support Sector Development
Fitch Ratings stated that the new requirement imposed by the Kuwaiti Insurance Regulatory Unit on insurance and reinsurance companies to obtain a minimum credit rating will boost market confidence in the financial strength of companies and support the development of the sector. Source: Al Morakeb
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Bilal Jarjour
February 23, 2026
Funding for Insurtech companies rises to $5.08 billion in 2025
Areport issued by Gallagher Re revealed that global funding for Insurtech companies reached $1.68 billion during the fourth quarter of 2025 Source: بوابة التأمين الإقتصادية
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