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

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

MAPFRE Sigorta reported higher net income of TRY1,910m ($41.1m) in 2025 (2024: TRY1,560m) driven by a higher investment income as interest rates remained high, while underwriting performance deteriorated slightly with a combined ratio of 107%...

MEIR team | 24 Jun 2026

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

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

A resumption of military confrontation in the Middle East could dampen consumer sentiment and slow growth in the UAE, which might hinder insurers' growth prospects in 2026, said S&P Global Ratings (S&P).

MEIR team | 23 Jun 2026

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

A new Lloyd's market consortium designed to provide additional marine war risk insurance capacity for vessels and cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz was launched last week.

MEIR team | 21 Jun 2026

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

Governments in several countries, such as Japan, have released statements welcoming the Iran-US memorandum of understanding (MoU ), mentioning in particular, free and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Sarah Si | 18 Jun 2026

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

Sarah Si | 18 Jun 2026

GAIF Secretary General says the region is poised for economic renewal

GAIF Secretary General says the region is poised for economic renewal

17 Jun 2026

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

MEIR team | 17 Jun 2026

Moody's says Iran-US MoU on peace is credit positive

Moody's says Iran-US MoU on peace is credit positive

MEIR team | 17 Jun 2026

Past Articles

US-Iran peace deal

US-Iran peace deal "genuinely significant" but marine war risk to normalise gradually

ME conflict: Shipping association urges caution following US-Iran deal, citing volatile maritime security

ME conflict: Shipping association urges caution following US-Iran deal, citing volatile maritime security

Middle East Conflict Monitor: Oil crisis hits world growth outlook

Middle East Conflict Monitor: Oil crisis hits world growth outlook

ME conflict may trigger a technological revolution the market is not prepared for in the long-term

ME conflict may trigger a technological revolution the market is not prepared for in the long-term

ME Conflict: Rising energy costs and volatility blunt Thai insurance growth prospects

ME Conflict: Rising energy costs and volatility blunt Thai insurance growth prospects

ME conflict: Marine hull , cargo war and PV markets pushed to 'extreme' stress

ME conflict: Marine hull , cargo war and PV markets pushed to 'extreme' stress

ME Conflict: Insured losses in Thailand driven by impacted imports of components; not direct factors

ME Conflict: Insured losses in Thailand driven by impacted imports of components; not direct factors

ME conflict: Strong start to 2026 for GCC listed insurers despite regional tensions

ME conflict: Strong start to 2026 for GCC listed insurers despite regional tensions

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