Insurance

Executive Moves

InsuranceMarket.ae expands its HNW proposition with appointment of John Waldron as Head of IM PRIORITY

September 11, 2020

InsuranceMarket.ae by AFIA Insurance Brokerage Services LLC has announced the appointment of John Waldron as the Head of IM PRIORITY,…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Methaq Takaful declines taking measures to acquire Eshraq Investments

September 10, 2020

Methaq Takaful Insurance Company reiterated that its board has not issued any approval on the acquisition of Eshraq Investments and…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Saudi Shura Council calls for health insurance for private sector retirees

September 9, 2020

The Saudi Shura (Consultative) Council has recommended the General Organisation for Social Insurance study various alternatives to facilitate private sector…

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Coronavirus

Etihad offers free COVID-19 insurance for its passengers

September 9, 2020

The insurance cover for travelers aboard the Abu Dhabi-based carrier’s flights took effect Sept. 7 and will last until the…

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Insurance

Loans, health insurance to be extended for some in Oman

September 8, 2020

Omanis above 60 years of age will have their loan repayment periods rescheduled to their benefit, while borrowers aged 70…

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Coronavirus

Consolidation of the Saudi financial sector in the post-coronavirus era

September 7, 2020

The financial sector in Saudi Arabia has four segments — banks, insurance companies, finance companies, and authorized persons.   The…

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Insurance

Wafa Life Insurance Egypt licensed to operate in Life and Health

September 3, 2020

On August 25th, 2020, the Financial Regulatory Authority of the Arab Republic of Egypt (FRA), responsible for supervising and regulating…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Doha Bank Assurance Company rebranded as Sharq Insurance

September 2, 2020

Doha Bank Assurance Company, a general insurer registered under the Qatar Financial Center, has been rebranded as Sharq Insurance, effective…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Doha Bank Assurance Company rebranded as Sharq Insurance

September 2, 2020

Doha Bank Assurance Company, a general insurer registered under the Qatar Financial Center, has been rebranded as Sharq Insurance, effective…

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Insurance

Bank Muscat offers special home insurance plans from AXA Insurance

September 2, 2020

Furnishing homes with treasured possessions can take a lifetime, but sometimes, accidents and disasters can happen when least expected.  …

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Executive Moves

AXA Gulf appoints Regional Employee Benefits Business Development Director

September 2, 2020

AXA Gulf has announced the appointment of Sonja Louise de Pattenden as Regional Employee Benefits Business Development Director.   Sonja…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Company B.S.C. and Takaful International Company BSC

August 28, 2020

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of a- of…

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