Egypt: Regulator tightens underwriting controls to combat fraud in individual insurance The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued a decision establishing stricter risk management and underwriting standards for the individual personal insurance branch.
UAE: Al Ain Ahlia's lagging underwriting performance triggers S&P outlook downgrade Abu Dhabi-headquartered Al Ain Ahlia Insurance Co (AAAIC) has reported slower topline growth and...
Indonesia: Hajj Ministry and Shariah Insurance Association develop Umrah travel insurance eco-system The Directorate General of Hajj and Umrah Economic Ecosystem Development (PE2HU) at the Ministry of...
Kuwait: Insurance industry contracts by 12% in FY2026 Gross written premiums for Kuwait's insurance market retreated in the fiscal year ended 31 March...
Jordan: Insurers assess proposal to revise solvency margin calculations The Finance Committee of the Jordan Insurance Federation (JIF) is studying a proposed new model and...
Saudi Re secures approval for 22.5% strategic stake in owner of Lloyd's syndicate Saudi Reinsurance Company has obtained the Insurance Authority's approval to complete its...
Jordan: Insurance Federation builds digital platform for motor branch The Jordan Insurance Federation (JIF) is working to establish a comprehensive digital platform to...
Risk of supply shocks from ME conflict likely to remain elevated, with specialty lines most directly exposedThe Middle East conflict that dominated the first half of 2026 represents the fourth major supply shock to the global economy in the past six years, according to Swiss Re Institute's (SRI) latest sigma report ,"World insurance in 2026: Shock...09 Jul 2026