Turkiye: Insurance industry demonstrates real profitability transformation Turkiye's insurance sector's net profit for the period increased by 63% nominally to TRY168bn in 2025, while the real increase was 25%, notes the global professional services firm KPMG.
Jordan: Jerusalem Insurance completes US$25m merger with Arabia Insurance Jerusalem Insurance has announced the completion of its merger with Arabia Insurance-Jordan,...
Bahrain: Takaful International's 1H2026 net profit jumps 23% to nearly US$2m despite regional headwinds Takaful International, the first Islamic insurance company in Bahrain, has reported a net profit...
Saudi insurance industry's 2026 profitability outlook more uncertain than indicated by 2025 financial results The 2026 profitability outlook of the insurance industry is subject to greater uncertainty than the...
Jordan: GIG unit to improve credit risk assessment Gulf Insurance Group-Jordan has signed an agreement with credit information provider CRIF Jordan ...
Saudi Arabia: Regulator orders insurers to comply with beneficial ownership guidelines The Insurance Authority has adopted beneficial ownership guidelines and granted insurance companies...
MEA: Gallagher appoints new Senior Executive Officer for the region Gallagher has promoted Mr Andy Winwood to the role of Senior Executive Officer for the Middle East...
Lloyd's Market Association excludes indemnity for Hormuz Strait transit fees amid sanctions concernsThe Lloyd's Market Association (LMA) has published a new model wording for use by marine (hull) underwriters, addressing the position where a transit fee, toll or other charge is paid for a vessel to pass through Iranian territorial waters or...02 Aug 2026
ME conflict: Many GCC insurers seen as well-positioned to withstand geopolitical headwinds29 Jul 2026