Tunisia: Insurance sector revenue exceeds €420 million in the first quarter of 2026
The growth was mainly driven by the life sector, which recorded an increase in issuance of 16,2 percent. Source: Nova News
Ships face 4,000-times higher insurance costs to cross Strait of Hormuz
Dozens of ships have managed to sneak through the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks, but attempts remain highly risky and are no substitute for a free and open waterway, industry experts have warned. Source: The National
Insurance AI adoption tempered by systemic risks and structural vulnerabilities, reveals GlobalData
Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption accelerates across the insurance ecosystem, yet underlying market realities temper widespread optimism. Source: Global Data
Allianz Global Insurance Report 2026: The future of insurance in a fragmenting world
The insurance industry is cooling from exceptional growth, not slowing into weakness. Global premiums rose by +7.1% to EUR6.9trn in 2025, adding EUR456bn to the global premium pool. Source: Allianz
Algeria: UNDP to strengthen inclusive insurance capacity
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Algerian Institute of Higher Financial Studies (IAHEF) have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening national capacities in the field of inclusive insurance in Algeria. Source: Middle East Insurance Review
Allianz Global Insurance Report 2026: The future of the insurance industry in a world heading towards fragmentation
The Allianz Global Insurance Report for 2026 revealed that the global insurance industry continued its upward trajectory during 2025, with total global insurance premiums estimated to have increased by 7.1% to reach 6.9 trillion euros, adding about 456 billion euros to the total global premium portfolio. This is despite a
Tunisia: Insurance market grows by 10.5% in 1Q2026
The Tunisian insurance market generated satisfactory growth in premium income in the first quarter of the year, buoyed by a notable increase in life insurance premiums and positive growth across all lines. Source: Middle east Insurance Review
Turkiye: Insurance association raises forecast for 2026 premium volume
The Insurance Association of Turkiye (TSB) anticipates that, with adjustments for inflation, the Turkish insurance industry will likely report a premium volume of around TRY1.75tn ($38.12bn) this year, according to its President, Mr. Ahmet Yasar. Source: Middle east Insurance Review
Alaa El-Zohairy, Chairman of the Egyptian Insurance Companies Association, affirmed that the insurance sector in Egypt is experiencing a state of development and rapid growth,
We anticipate insurers will maintain robust capital positions to mitigate risks stemming from geopolitical instability and financial market volatility. Source: S&P
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has issued a circular to all insurance companies licensed to provide motor insurance, mandating the maintenance of a minimum level
An investment fund model similar to the Private Pension System (BES) should be created in the life insurance market in Turkiye, according to the President
The political violence (PV) insurance market faces intensifying pressure in the Middle East with escalating military actions threatening to disrupt commercial operations, leading to further
Dr Ahmed El-Sobky, International Healthcare Leader and Chairman of Egypt Healthcare, revealed that the expected annual transactions in Egypt’s medical insurance industry could range between