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Risk of supply shocks from ME conflict likely to remain elevated, with specialty lines most directly exposed

Risk of supply shocks from ME conflict likely to remain elevated, with specialty lines most directly exposed

The Middle East conflict that dominated the first half of 2026 represents the fourth major supply shock to the global economy in the past six years, according to Swiss Re Institute's (SRI) latest sigma report ,"World insurance in 2026:...

MEIR team | 09 Jul 2026

Kuwait: Al Ahleia Insurance shows resilient underwriting results, boosted by Kuwait Re

Kuwait: Al Ahleia Insurance shows resilient underwriting results, boosted by Kuwait Re

Al Ahleia Insurance Company (AIC) has maintained its strong underwriting performance and prudent investment profile, and significantly strengthened its business model over the past few years, notably thanks to its subsidiary, Kuwait Re, according...

MEIR team | 08 Jul 2026

UAE: Insurance sector set for swift recovery post-conflict, driven by economic resilience

UAE: Insurance sector set for swift recovery post-conflict, driven by economic resilience

A wave of guarded but firm optimism has followed the Memorandum of Agreement on a US-Iran peace deal, according to Mr Suresh Nair, Executive Director of Gargash Insurance, which is a Dubai-based insurance broker.

MEIR team | 02 Jul 2026

UAE: Real estate proves resilient as developers absorb Hormuz cost hikes

UAE: Real estate proves resilient as developers absorb Hormuz cost hikes

The disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has tested the resilience of the UAE's homebuilding sector, said Ms Lisa Jaeger, VP-Senior Analyst, Moody's Ratings.

MEIR team | 02 Jul 2026

Middle East: 1 July renewal rates drop 10-15% as focus stays on reinsurance continuity

Middle East: 1 July renewal rates drop 10-15% as focus stays on reinsurance continuity

MEIR team | 01 Jul 2026

War exclusions and global diversification shield Kuwait Re from regional disruptions

War exclusions and global diversification shield Kuwait Re from regional disruptions

MEIR team | 29 Jun 2026

Egypt: Misr Insurance delivers robust 2025 performance on conservative underwriting

Egypt: Misr Insurance delivers robust 2025 performance on conservative underwriting

MEIR team | 29 Jun 2026

ME conflict: Insurers count cost of damage and trapping risks

ME conflict: Insurers count cost of damage and trapping risks

MEIR team | 25 Jun 2026

Past Articles

ME conflict: MoU a positive step, but uncertainty will remain in weeks and months ahead

ME conflict: MoU a positive step, but uncertainty will remain in weeks and months ahead

Turkiye: ME conflict-Induced inflation dents MAPFRE Sigorta's 1Q2026 financial results

Turkiye: ME conflict-Induced inflation dents MAPFRE Sigorta's 1Q2026 financial results

Middle East tensions could slow listed UAE insurers' revenue growth to 10%

Middle East tensions could slow listed UAE insurers' revenue growth to 10%

ME conflict: New marine war risk insurance launched at Lloyd's for Strait of Hormuz shipping

ME conflict: New marine war risk insurance launched at Lloyd's for Strait of Hormuz shipping

ME conflict: Safety is still an issue at the Strait despite cessation of hostilities

ME conflict: Safety is still an issue at the Strait despite cessation of hostilities

ME conflict: While Strait reopening is positive, underwriters have not signalled pre-war pricing

ME conflict: While Strait reopening is positive, underwriters have not signalled pre-war pricing

GAIF Secretary General says the region is poised for economic renewal

GAIF Secretary General says the region is poised for economic renewal

Geopolitical risk perspective on the Iran-US MoU - Implications for insurance and regional stability

Geopolitical risk perspective on the Iran-US MoU - Implications for insurance and regional stability

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