Stars of 2018 will continue to shine
Catalyst for trade and economic diversification
Sector outlook
Hardening market imminent
GCC
In pursuit of stability and sustainable growth
New life script in the GCC to take flight
Reinsurers feeling the heat
Stable outlook amidst potential headwinds
Cyber
Taking a proactive approach to cyber security
VAT
Clarity, one year on
MENA
MENA: Energy price shock seen as No.1 risk for the region
Middle East: 2019 promises to be busy for insurers in the region
GCC: Unsustainability of pension funds sets off alarm bells
GCC: Call for regional marine insurance group to be formed
GCC: IMF highlights reforms needed for growing insurance & non-bank financial sectors
Algeria: AXA forms alliance with biggest local insurer
Egypt: Insurance market saw premiums up by 24% in FY2018
Egypt: Misr group targets Africa for expansion
Egypt: Insurers ready IT systems to cater for product review fees
Iran: Foreign insurers have settled payouts for sunk tanker
Iran: International Group of P&I Clubs warns about insurance cover for Iran-related shipping
Jordan: New insurance award to mark 10 years of Aqaba Conference
Jordan: Draft rules issued for medical liability insurance fund
Kuwait: Committee approves Bill for mandatory health insurance for expats
Kuwait: Composite reinsurer posted 41% underwriting gains for 9M18
Morocco: Product diversification boosts insurance market prospects
Oman: Authorities prepare for launch of mandatory health insurance
Qatar: Legislators call for Nat CAT insurance law
Saudi Arabia: Central bank issues regulations for branches of foreign insurers
Saudi Arabia: Draft rules issued for insurance for cars leased to individuals
Saudi Arabia: Changing regulations expected to push insurance M&A
Turkey: Agents body calls for customised medical insurance pricing
UAE: Rules for online insurance platforms to be launched soon
UAE: Regulator draws up insurance framework for hybrid & electric vehicles
UAE: Marsh receives Abu Dhabi's first captive insurance management licence
UAE: Etihad Credit Insurance partners with French bank
UAE: HDFC International Life & Re assigned rating by S&P
Global
Swiss Re estimates global insured losses from disasters at $79bn for 2018
Insurance associations say IAIS supervision proposal 'overly intrusive'
Bermuda holds 58% of global alternative capital
Trade risks a concern if ports are not protected from climate change: UN
Takaful
Global: IFSB releases takaful standard for supervisory review process
Indonesia: Takaful operators urged to target millennials for growth
Malaysia: Tax exemptions to benefit 4.4m insurance and takaful policyholders
Malaysia: HSBC gets nod to sell 49% of its takaful business to FWD
Morocco: Expectations rise over introduction of takaful
Oman: Central Bank becomes full member of IFSB
UAE: Investment firm acquires 29.49% stake in Takaful Emarat
UAE: DFSA signs MoU with Malaysia's central bank to further strengthen Islamic finance
UK: London body issues takaful guidelines to help underwriters
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