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NewsAM Best keeps ‘stable’ outlook on Gulf insurance markets
The insurance markets of the Gulf countries are broadly stable, the rating agency said in a segment report, but reinsurance was flagged as a vulnerability for local carriers.
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NewsDubai floods add to claims, reinsurance costs for local insurers – Moody’s
April storms mean claims and increased reinsurance costs for GCC insurers, according to a rating agency report.
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NewsSaudi megaprojects: Opportunities and risks for global reinsurers
Given the size and scale of many of these projects, the global reinsurance market will have a significant role to play, say Chris Panes and Hassan Abdulfattah
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NewsDWIC 2023: Caught out by the hard market
A DWIC roundtable on underwriting discussed the impact of hardening reinsurance rates and new technology
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NewsDWIC 2023: Spotlight on skills and talent
On the back of the DIFC’s Talent Week, a panel of experts discussed the skills gap and how to close it
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NewsDWIC 2023: Takaful must rebrand itself as the ethical choice for all
Collaboration between takaful providers is essential if the niche industry is to achieve its potential
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NewsDWIC 2023: Plenty of cause for industry optimism
Despite choppy environmental, economic and geopolitical conditions, there are green shoots of opportunities for the industry
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NewsDWIC 2023: Time for emerging markets to shine
A dearth of cheap and plentiful reinsurance capacity could force emerging insurance markets to mature more rapidly
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NewsGCC markets retain stable outlook amid challenging headwinds
The rising cost of reinsurance, competitive pressures and growing impact of nat cat losses remain a challenge – AM Best
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NewsGCC insurers benefit from strong premium growth
S&P expects a modest uptick in earnings if insurers continue to reprice underperforming business
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NewsDWIC 2022: Why we’re still talking about it
The buzz at the conference in Dubai was palpable from the minute it opened on 9 March
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NewsDWIC 2022: Why prevention is better than cure
It is time to take full advantage of the workplace transformation in health and wellbeing
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NewsOman Insurance Company receives “in principle” approval for first Lloyd’s SIAB in the GCC
Andrew Woodward, regional head of Lloyd’s Dubai said: “We have enjoyed working closely with the OIC team to deliver this exceptional result and we are proud to have the first SIAB in this region.”
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NewsBest’s Market Segment Report: Hardening market and regulatory developments in the GCC drive interest in Captive Insurers
A wider gamut of companies is now investigating self-insurance solutions in response to hardening rates in the international commercial insurance and reinsurance markets. Additionally, companies in the region are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their risk management.
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NewsGCC Secretary General welcomes reopening of Saudi Arabia-Qatar airspace
GCC Secretary General Dr. Nayef Mubarak Al Hajraf has welcomed the reopening of airspace and land and sea borders between Saudi Arabia and Qatar, announced by Sheikh Ahmad Nasser Al Sabah, Kuwaiti Foreign Minister.
