Boosting impact investment for insurers in MENA
Insurers can use ESG disclosures – as driven by regulatory compliance – to move beyond exclusionary business-screening tools in asset allocation towards other detailed approaches such as ESG-weighted financial models, says Acuity...
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Private credit and equities dominate insurance investment in MENA
Middle East Insurance Review spoke with Mercer IMEA’s Mr Robert Ansari for an overview of insurance investment strategies and asset allocation preferences shaping the financial landscape in the MENA region for 2024.
Recent trends in MENA insurance investment
Investment trends are changing, mirroring a dynamic environment which is affected by developments in areas such as the increase in interest rates, use of technology and geopolitical conditions. Wealthrise’s Ms Racha Mezher explains some of the...
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Insurance plays central role in Qatar development
The insurance sector in Qatar has benefited from infrastructure projects and the economic boom the country has witnessed in recent years. Currently, more growth is expected as the government considers insurance a major component with an essential...
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Addressing inflation in claims supports life insurance boom
Even as the life and health insurance segments in Qatar continue to grow due to rising awareness and rapid economic growth, regulatory changes are helping insurers address rising costs related to inflation in claims management. Middle East Insurance...
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New growth avenues for Qatar property and liability insurance
With a population of close to 3m that boasts one of the world’s highest GDP per capita rates and strong spending – particularly benefiting property and financial lines due to the country’s demographic dynamics, Middle East...
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Are MGAs growth engines for MENA?
The MGA concept is gaining recognition as a rewarding business model in the Middle East as evidenced by the increase in the number licenced in the past few years. A roundtable with the theme ‘The MGAs – Catalyst for Growth and...
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The rising threat of cyber incidents and the importance of cyber insurance
Businesses worldwide are increasingly contending with cyber threats, which have emerged as one of the most substantial risks in the modern digital landscape. The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook for this year reveals a 30%...
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Heatwaves pose a challenge for insurers
Heatwaves in India are causing untold misery and distress for the large Indian population. What do these rising temperatures imply for Indian insurers? Can they emerge unsinged? Middle East Insurance Review takes a look.
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Mena motor insurance: Passenger or driver?
As a primary source of cashflow and to grow the topline, motor insurance is essential for MENA insurers. More innovative marketing approaches using technology are required to boost results and make it a more profitable line.
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GCC motor broker survival could hinge on tech adoption
In the GCC’s highly competitive motor insurance industry, brokers have embraced technologies in order to adapt, survive and find success. We caught up with Gargash Insurance’s Mr Suresh Nair and Howden UAE’s Mr Ravi Tirumala to...
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Embedded motor insurance can be a game changer in MENA
With a growing fintech ecosystem and increasing consumer demand for tech-driven services, embedded insurance presents a huge opportunity for insurers in the MENA region.
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Extreme weather events can stimulate insurance growth
While extreme weather events bring short-term losses to insurers in the Middle East, Bahrain Polytechnic’s Dr Bilal Pandow believes that low insurance penetration and rising awareness of the need to protect against such instances could drive...
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The reality of growing an insurance business in Saudi Arabia
There is little doubt that Saudi Arabia is the market to watch in the MENA region as the momentum of diversification away from dependence on hydrocarbons picks up pace. To find out what effect this is having on a leading insurer in the kingdom, we...
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AI innovation and adoption in insurance in the Middle East
One of the driving forces of the ‘fourth industrial revolution’ - AI- has the potential to redefine and disrupt industries worldwide. The MENA insurance industry is no exception, offering a unique landscape for AI adoption characterised...
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The rise of AI in insurance in MENA
MNK Re DIFC’s Mr Umair Ismail shares his thoughts on how the rise of AI is transforming insurance businesses in the MENA region - driving innovation, enhancing efficiency and reshaping the customer experience.
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The practicality of AI in insurance
There are many steps before a company can begin to implement AI in a cohesive way, from integration to data handling to security. Middle East Insurance Review spoke to Boomi’s Mr David Irecki about the various concerns an insurer might have to...
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Malaysia: Takaful growth fuelled by EVs and ageing population
Both family and general takaful segments have experienced growth over the past few years in Malaysia, according to experts. Further growth could be driven by the move towards green power sources, EVs and the post-retirement health cover due to the...
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South Asia is largely unchartered territory for takaful
South Asia, with four Muslim majority countries, offers scope for the growth and development of takaful. We look at how takaful players in the region are taking on conventional players in their respective markets by dispelling misconceptions and...
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Advancing the cause of women in MENA insurance
Progress has been made in gender parity in the Middle East and North Africa, according to Cigna Healthcare’s Ms Leah Cotterill. She is the first female to take on the role of CEO in an international health insurance organisation in the region....
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Trends and developments in insurance training in MENA
The insurance industry is vital for the economic stability and growth of the MENA region. As the region evolves, so does the need for robust training and education programmes that equip professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge....
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Anniversary celebrations in style
Kay International AMEA celebrated its seventh anniversary last month with some of its cedents, brokers and reinsurance-capacity providers.

Gulf: Floods cause estimated insured losses of almost $2.4bn
Total insured losses arising from the 2024 Gulf Floods event are estimated to exceed $1.6bn and could reach as high as $2.4bn for the UAE, of which motor represents ~10%, according to an analysis by Guy Carpenter, with information available as of 30...
Algeria: Country's president postpones bill to amend insurance law
Algerian president Abdelmadjid Tebboune has ordered the postponement of a bill, which when passed would update and modernise the insurance law.
Algeria: CNMA highlights risks associated with grain stored in silos
The Caisse Nationale de Mutualité Agricole (CNMA), which commands a share of over 75% of the agricultural insurance market in Algeria, has raised awareness of the risks linked to storage silos.