Turkiye: Regulator overhauls surety insurance rules wef 1 Jan 2027
The Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Authority (SEDDK) has redefined the procedures and principles regarding risk acceptance and management in surety insurance. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
Egypt: Insurance claims decline by 3.7% to EGP 23.24 billion
In Egypt, the monthly report issued by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) stated that insurance companies paid EGP 23.239 billion in claims during the first 5 months of year 2026, compared to approximately EGP 24.138 billion during the corresponding period in 202; a decline of 3.7%. Source: أموال الغد
Kuwait: Insurance Regulatory Unit compels companies to update risk assessments
The Acting Vice President of the Insurance Regulatory Unit, Abdullah Al-Fahad, issued circular no 17 of year 2026, regarding the national risk assessment reports, directing all insurance companies and entities subject to the Unit’s supervision to make use of the published reports. Source: الراي
Saudi Arabian Insurers – Peer Credit Analysis
Saudi insurers’ ratings are mainly driven by company profile, capitalization and earnings. Capitalization is generally strong and underwriting is recovering in 2026, supporting improved profitability across most peers. Source: Fitch Ratings
Oman: Regulator says modern tech is strategic imperative in strengthening risk management
The insurance sector is increasingly relying on accurate data and predictive analysis to support more efficient decision-making, contributing to the development of insurance products and enhancing the quality of services provided, according to Mr. Ahmed bin Ali Al Mamari, EVP of the Financial Services Authority (FSA). Source: Middle East Insurance
Saudi Arabia: Insurance Authority issues Saudi insurance market report for year 2025
The Insurance Authority has announced the publication of the Saudi Insurance Market Report 2025, an essential component of its commitment to transparency, market development, and effective supervisory and regulatory oversight. Written premiums grew to surpass SAR 84 billion, amidst a growing focus on policyholder protection and capital resilience. Source: Insurance
Global maritime, cargo and logistics insurance market trends report
Timely insights on shifting rates, capacity, and emerging risks to help protect assets and optimize coverage. Source: Marsh
Global: Lower losses, growing risks: the natural disaster review for the first half of 2026
In the first six months of the year, natural disasters caused worldwide losses estimated at nearly US$ 112bn. Of those losses, only US$ 44bn were insured, representing an insurance gap of 60%. Source: Munich Re
The global reinsurance segment is at a critical inflection point as reinsurers’ strong earnings since 2023 have driven robust capital generation. Source: AM Best
The preliminary results of the Saudi insurance market for the first half of this year suggest that the sector is gradually moving beyond the difficult
The Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Authority (SEDDK) has redefined the procedures and principles regarding risk acceptance and management in surety insurance. Source:
In Egypt, the monthly report issued by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) stated that insurance companies paid EGP 23.239 billion in claims during the first
The Acting Vice President of the Insurance Regulatory Unit, Abdullah Al-Fahad, issued circular no 17 of year 2026, regarding the national risk assessment reports, directing
Saudi insurers’ ratings are mainly driven by company profile, capitalization and earnings. Capitalization is generally strong and underwriting is recovering in 2026, supporting improved profitability