Saudi central bank says would welcome insurance mergers
Saudi Arabia's central bank would welcome mergers among local insurance companies as long as they were positive for all parties,…
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Bahrain central bank puts Iran-linked bank, insurer into administration
Bahrain's central bank said on Thursday it had placed two Iran-linked companies, Future Bank and Iran Insurance Co, into administration…
Equinix helps revitalize Takaful industry at global insurance conference
Equinix addressed the challenges and opportunities facing the Takaful industry in the region by taking part in the recently held…
Moody's: Saudi Arabia's fast-growing insurance market has untapped potential
The report says Saudi Arabia's insurance market had premiums worth $8.1 billion in 2014, the second biggest in the GCC. …
Insurers Take On More Risk in Search of Returns, Study Says
Insurance companies just get can’t enough for their money these days. Interest rates are at all-time lows and even the…
Qatar Re reports financial performance in 2014
In 2014 Qatar Re continued to post significant business growth at improving profitability. Two years after the Company’s strategic repositioning…
Global Takaful premium to reach $20 billion by 2017
The significant premium growth in the global takaful [Islamic insurance] sector is expected to continue and reach $20 billion by…
Takaful International appoints new board
New members have been elected to the Takaful International Company board, it was announced yesterday (April 8). The new chairman…
Al Hilal Takaful, Euler Hermes sign distribution deal
Al Hilal Takaful, the takaful insurance subsidiary of Al Hilal Bank, has signed a distribution agreement in Abu Dhabi, UAE,…
Trust Re gross premiums soar
Trust Re, a Bahrain-based reinsurance firm, has reported growth of 13.7 per cent in gross written premium at $452.6 million…
Oman Insurance Company and GlobeMed Gulf Healthcare Solutions sign new agreement
GlobeMed Gulf HealthCare Solutions, part of the GlobeMed group of companies, is proud to announce the addition Oman Insurance Company,…
Regional CEO of MetLife joins MICC
As part of its expansion drive for 2015, MENA Insurance CEO Club (MICC) welcomes Mr Julio Garcia-Villalon, Regional Head, Middle…