War, uncertainty and other matters ...
Insurers brace for more uncertainty on renewed US-Iran military hostilities
Persistent blockade of Hormuz Strait would trigger severe macro scenarios - Swiss Re Institute
Strait of Hormuz remains insurable
Malaysia: Protracted ME conflict could lead to underinsurance
Gulf remains a magnet for global wealth despite tensions
Core expectations for global credit under pressure but remain unshaken
ME conflict exposes existing gap in risk management
Too many organisations too often manage risk in silos
Türkiye
Turkiye's insurers seek technical profitability amid inflation
Takaful growth accelerates as Turkiye pushes to join leading Islamic finance markets
Underwriting the unknown: Milli Re outlines strategy for a volatile ME market
Turkiye's casco insurers navigate inflation and intense competition
Embedded insurance serves as catalyst for expanding protection
Data-driven and people-centred approach central to evolving L&H market
Turkiye eyes top-10 global spot and regional leadership in insurance
Political violence insurers adapt to 'gray zone' threats as geopolitical risks reshape underwriting
The Maghreb's evolving political risks drive demand for broader business resilience solutions
Standalone PV cover rises from remote choice to risk priority in Middle East
View from Africa - Political risk insurance in Africa: A market at an inflection point
General
NAT CAT risks highlight protection gap among homeowners and SMEs
From business risk to fiduciary breach: D&O liability in unstable regions
Insurers can build real consumer trust beyond screening viral ads
From reform to regional leadership: Saudi Arabia's Insurance Authority comes of age
MENA
Middle East: 1 July renewal rates drop 10-15% as focus stays on reinsurance continuity
Algeria to combat wildfires with high tech as alert hits max level
Bahrain: AWRIS shows strong 2025 growth driven by higher premiums and investment returns
Egypt: Insurance federation urges alignment with national strategy to drive growth
Jordan: Insurers review central bank's proposed solvency reforms
Kuwait: Insurance industry shrinks 12% in FY2026 with the end of Afia health plan
Morocco: Insurance Federation studies ways to increase professional expertise
Palestine: Insurance federation drives industry modernisation
Saudi Arabia: Shura Council urges insurance regulator to improve elderly coverage and address market gaps
Tunisia: Labour union calls for insurance and protection for gig workers
Turkiye: Police bust US$4.3m motor insurance fraud ring
UAE: Dental market lacks pricing transparency and quote logic, report finds
Global
Insurers mitigate silent cyber risk by increasingly providing explicit standalone policies
Motives for buying cyber insurance highlight its growing relevance in private lives
Takaful
Algeria: Takaful business surges in 1Q2026
Kuwait: Wethaq Takaful clinches Moody's rating upgrade as pressure on capital eases
Kuwait: First Takaful Insurance receives Moody's rating on asset quality
Kyrgyzstan: National insurer shares experience in takaful
Malaysia: General takaful leads industry growth with 12.38% jump, outpacing family segment
Saudi Arabia: Al Rajhi Takaful doubles share capital
Turkiye to establish itself as a regional takaful centre
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