The Emirates Insurance Federation (EIF) has proposed imposing a ceiling on the commission rate charged by motor insurance brokers.
The total motor insurance premiums generated in 2023 amounted to about AED5.9bn ($1.6bn), of which AED4.3bn was accounted for by locally incorporated companies and AED1.6bn by foreign insurers, according to data released by the Central Bank of the UAE.
Shory Insurance Brokers, which offers digital insurance solutions, has formed a new partnership with Yas Takaful, a prominent Islamic insurance provider in the region.
Comprehensive motor insurance policies in the UAE for electric vehicles (EVs) are on average 25% higher than those for fossil-fuelled cars, according to sources working in the sector.
While the nature of motor insurance business varies from one Arab country to another, especially in terms of laws and regulations, all Arab motor insurance markets face common challenges that require taking prompt measures to control losses, said speakers at a recent webinar organised by the General Arab Insurance Federation (GAIF).
Zking Property & Casualty Insurance Co (ZKI) reported a combined ratio of 103% in 2023, from 98% in 2022, with an average ratio of 100% over 2021-2023, notes Fitch Ratings.
Motor insurance technology platform, Cheche Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with The Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Company (China) (TMNCH), as Cheche continues to broaden its collaboration with insurance companies in China.
The average car insurance premium rose to A$1,717 ($1,176), in Australia, an increase of 16% compared to 2023, according to Mozo, a Sydney-headquartered company providing financial comparison services.
Clyde & Co has appointed Ms Hermoine Hui as partner. She focuses on insurance litigation and advises life and non-life insurers on policy-related matters. In her new role, she will further grow the firm's large insurance offering in Asia and support its wider international insurance practice.
A proposal has been sent to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to link insurance premiums of vehicles to the number of traffic violations recorded against the vehicles.