October 10, 2024

Saudi Arabia: Govt implements safety net for private-sector expat workers

The Insurance Authority and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) have launched a new insurance service to protect the rights of expatriate workers in the private sector. Source: Middle East Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour

October 10, 2024

Algeria: Conventional insurers could open takaful windows to tap Islamic insurance growth

Takaful insurance is experiencing fast growth in Algeria, backed by an enabling legislative and regulatory framework. As the sector grows, it is likely that new players will enter the market, driving competition and innovation. Source: Middle East Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour

October 10, 2024

Helene private market insured losses to be up to $14bn, NFIP losses could surpass $2bn: Moody’s RMS

The impacts of hurricane Helene across Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, and parts of the Mid-Atlantic are expected to drive insurance industry losses of between $8 billion and $14 billion, while losses to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) could exceed $2 billion, according to Moody’s RMS Event Response. Source: Reinsurance News

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Bilal Jarjour

October 10, 2024

Egypt: The Financial Regulatory Authority discusses mechanisms to expand the base of beneficiaries of non-banking services.

Dr. Mohamed Abdel Aziz, Assistant Chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), held an extensive meeting with representatives of a large number of non-banking financial institutions licensed by the Authority to engage in non-banking financial activities, including companies operating in the field of securities, insurance companies, as well as non-banking finance companies, the meeting was…

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Bilal Jarjour

October 9, 2024

Jordan: The Executive Committee of the Legal Committee is studying draft instructions for the principles and procedures for settlement

The Executive Committee of the Legal Committee operating under the framework of the Jordan Federation of Insurance Companies held its meeting at the General Administration building of the Union on Monday 7-10-2024, where the committee devoted its meeting to discuss the draft instructions for the principles and procedures for settling and paying claims resulting from…

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Bilal Jarjour

October 9, 2024

Egypt: 22.6% growth in the Takaful insurance activity premium portfolio during the first half of year 2024

The monthly report issued by the Financial Supervisory Authority revealed that Takaful insurance premiums in the Egyptian market increased at an annual rate of 22.6% during the first half of year 2024 compared to same of last year. Source: أموال الغد

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Bilal Jarjour

October 9, 2024

Oman: Authority issues regulation on co-health insurance

Financial Services Authority (FSA) Chairman Dr Saeed Mohammed Ahmed Al Saqri has approved a regulation on co-insurance in the health insurance branch pursuant to the Insurance Companies Law. Source: Middle East Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour

October 9, 2024

Türkiye: Reinsurance capacity in abundance

Reinsurance capital is at its peak now with sufficient capital to cover the 2025 and beyond; yet, addressing the protection gap could be via the use of non-traditional reinsurance tools, said Guy Carpenter president, global accounts Charles Whitmore. Source: Middle East Insurance Review

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Bilal Jarjour

October 8, 2024

Egypt: The Financial Supervisory Authority issues a periodic letter on the publication of any information and data on the activities of government insurance funds

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), headed by Dr. Mohamed Farid, issued Circular No. (5) of 2024, regarding the publication of any statistical data, reports or studies on the activity of government insurance funds, as part of the Authority’s endeavors to protect customers, ensure the stability of transactions, and enhance the confidence of the public in…

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Bilal Jarjour

October 8, 2024

Cyber insurance market expected to grow to $40 billion by 2030

Specialist insurance firm Beazley expects the cyber insurance market to grow from $15 billion in 2024 to $40 billion by 2030, driven by increased demand as a result of rising cyber threats and rising costs, while the company continues to manage its exposure amid premium growth. Source: بوابة التأمين الاقتصادية

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Bilal Jarjour