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GCC: War triggers war-risk policy cancellations and premium rates surges

The war that broke out in the Gulf region, following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, has led insurers to cancel war risk covers and raise premiums for vessels sailing in the region and transiting the Strait of Hormuz.


Saudi Re chalks up 28% jump in net profit, excluding extraordinary gains

Saudi Reinsurance Company (Saudi Re) has announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, reporting net profits after zakat of SAR140m ($37.4m).

UAE: Miller expands reinsurance offering in MENA via acquisition of Shields

Miller, the independent specialist (re)insurance broker, has agreed to acquire Shields Reinsurance Brokers (Shields", an independent reinsurance broker based in Dubai, subject to regulatory approval.

Global: Swiss Re announces leadership changes

Swiss Re's Board of Directors has announced plans to nominate Mr Jean-Jacques Henchoz for election as a new,...

Global: Consilium appoints new Managing Partner

Specialty (re)insurance broker Consilium has launched its Energy Risk Solutions Division, and also appointed...

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Africa

  • Kenya: Insurers intensify crackdown on fake motor insurance certificates

Asia

  • Australia: Perils estimates US$559m insured loss from January 2026 Victoria bushfires
  • Munich Re tops profit guidance for 5th straight year, completes 'Ambition 2025' targets
  • Australia: Insurance Council calls for tax reform and resilience measures in small business insurance inquiry

China

  • Participating insurance market enters 1.25% phase
  • Insurance irntermediary market faces the Big Chill as licence prices plummet
  • 7 insurers join private equity surge with US$1.26bn vehicle
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Asia Risk

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  • Climate change: Getting harder to find meteorites in Antarctica
  • Almost 85% of supply chains can't respond to disruptions in 24 hours

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