MEIR 10th Anniversary Summit - Insurers urged to revisit business strategies
Middle East Insurance Review's 10th Anniversary Summit brought together market leaders to assess the region's developments over the past decade and provide an outlook for the future. We bring you a four-page pictorial on the who's who at the Summit.

PartnerRe opens branch in Dubai to be closer to Middle East clients
With its Middle East book of facultative business increasing to some US$5 million, PartnerRe has opened its branch at the DIFC to be closer to its clients and to be near where the opportunities are. Its Direct & Facultative (D&F) team elaborates...
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IGIH looks for measured growth
International General Insurance Holdings (IGIH) is looking to add new lines of business and grow its geographical footprint while maintaining the quality of business, says President Waleed Jabsheh. By Wong Mei-Hwen
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Chaucer addresses specialty lines in MENA
The need for specialty covers will continue to develop over time, as businesses get more sophisticated and knowledge of such products increases, says Mr Fawzi Omari, Deputy Class Underwriter, Political Violence with Chaucer. By Osama Noor
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GAIF - Welcome to Beirut
Beirut is getting ready to roll out the red carpet to welcome more than 1,000 guests to the 31st General Arab Insurance Federation (GAIF) Conference. We take a sneak preview of what lies in store.
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GAIF - Forging a strong Arab insurance society
GAIF is strengthening its position and gaining recognition as the umbrella group for the Arab insurance industry, says Mr Abdul Khaliq R Khalil, its Secretary General.
GAIF - Attracting a larger following
The GAIF Conference returns to Lebanon this year after 12 years. We take you down memory lane to highlight some of the key topics raised at the past three Conferences.
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Lebanon - Still shining amid the gloom
The political and economic situation in Lebanon continues to pose challenges but the insurance industry remains a bright spot amid the tough environment, demonstrating resilience in adapting to conditions of instability.
Lebanon - Life a major force in Lebanon
The Lebanese life sector recorded a stellar performance in 2015, with market share not only surpassing 30% but also becoming the biggest class of business, thanks to a high level of maturity awareness of life insurance products.
Lebanon - Interview with the Regulator: Organising the market
Mrs Nadine El Habbal, Acting Head of the Insurance Control Commission, gives an assessment of Lebanon's insurance industry and an update of its work to organise the sector.
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Morocco - Insurance sector poised to continue transformation
Morocco's insurance sector is expected to grow by an average of 7% over the next two years, supported by new markets, low insurance penetration and increasing demand for life and health covers.
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Morocco - Moving beyond the call of the Kingdom
Amid the expanding growth potential of Morocco's insurance market, its domestic players are spreading their wings and seeking opportunities in Africa.
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Low oil prices: A blessing in disguise for insurers?
What are the possible effects of the economic slowdown caused by falling oil prices on GCC insurers?
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Managing business threats in a changing world: Looking beyond duty of care
An enterprise risk management (ERM) programme must understand the threats, mitigate the known and unknown, and be adaptable so as to enable business and assure a company's duty-of-care obligations.

Takaful feature - Pensions: Growing the takaful pensions market
New levels of regulation, expanded pension coverage in the Gulf, and the provision of Shariah-compliant products will help to expand the takaful pensions market.
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Market Profile - Africa: Out of Africa
Africa is home to the world's first Islamic bank and takaful operator, although takaful there has progressed at a slower pace than in other regions.
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