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Fundamental appeal of ME reinsurance sector unshaken by geopolitical tensions
Investment portfolios pose main risk channel for takaful sector amid regional conflict
MENA sovereign ratings resilient despite regional war
Saudi Arabia
Saudi insurance market scales capacity and strengthens capital for Vision 2030
Infrastructure drives P&C branch, while motor performance improves
NEVs, connected cars and the road ahead for motor insurance
Health insurance grows on coverage expansion and long-term market-development goals
Egypt
Egypt's insurance industry plans to translate rapid growth into long-term market depth
AXA Egypt bridges the trust gap in the life market by going beyond policy numbers
Special Feature
Middle East 2027 renewals: Capital discipline, weather events and giga-projects redefine reinsurance
Secondary perils cause primary impact
TCIP: Building resilience through partnership, preparedness and long-term commitment
Saudi Insurers are scaling AI for Vision 2030
AI reshapes the architecture of MENA insurance
Hybrid approach envisaged for insurers navigating AI's next phase
MENA moving beyond AI experimentation to AI transformation
MEICO exits MTPL market to focus on diversification and digitalisation
P&I market steers through Gulf geopolitical and maritime risks
MENA credit risk insurance market gains momentum
GAIF: Call to return to core principles to leverage Arab insurance opportunities
Sub-Saharan Africa's reinsurance market posts strong returns but faces capacity constraints
Insurance brokers air concerns over proposed reforms on commissions
MENA reinsurance grows in a more complex risk landscape
MENA
Algeria's 2027 Budget proposal paves way for independent insurance regulator
Egypt sets new underwriting and pricing rules for credit & guarantee insurance
Jordan: Central Bank announces new initiatives for online insurance
Kuwaiti insurance market driven by underwriting in 1H2026
Libya: Insurance federation collaborates with largest Tunisian insurer on capability building
Morocco: Intermediaries pursue new revenue sources
Saudi Arabia: Regulator reviews motor insurance pricing system
Tunisia: Motorcycle insurance business surges on expanded engine capacity rules
Turkiye: Regulator clarifies scope of fire insurance policies
UAE health resilience remains strong though stress affects 82% of residents
Global
Capacity and intense competition continue to drive broad rate declines in global insurance markets
Distinctive trends observed in 4 African InsurTech hubs
Takaful
Global takaful sector expected to grow at moderate pace
Global: IFSB issues revised takaful risk management draft
Ethiopia: Non-life insurer launches takaful window
Kuwait: First Takaful's financial performance boosted by investment results
Kuwait: Zamzam Takaful expected to maintain underwriting profitability
Kazakhstan to expand opportunities for Islamic insurance
UAE: Orient Insurance to open takaful window
UAE: SALAMA partners with Ajman Bank to offer property takaful
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