The Moroccan insurance and reinsurance sector saw 17.2% year-on-year growth in the first quarter of this year, with premiums standing at MAD21.3bn ($2.3bn), according to the Insurance and Social Security Supervisory Authority (ACAPS).
Liva Group has appointed Sheikh Khalid Abdullah Al Khalili as Chairman of its Board of Directors.
The Jordan Insurance Federation (JIF) has launched the "Professional Diploma in Insurance" programme in a bid to develop professional competencies and enhance the competitiveness of the country's insurance sector. The initiative was launched in partnership with the Institute of Banking Studies (IBS).
Construction activity across the Asian region remains resilient in 2026, supported by sustained investment in infrastructure and accelerating the investment in digital infrastructure.
Eighty percent of South African households are underinsured by almost 50% of their assets' actual value, according to senior adjudicator Ms Janitra Hollenberg.
Jordan's insurance market registered double-digit growth in the first quarter of year, driven by the medical insurance branch, while motor insurance continued to account for the largest share of the market's total paid claims.
The insurance industry in Egypt achieved strong growth in 2025, supported by the implementation of the Unified Insurance Law of 2024 and the expansion of the customer base, reflecting the growing role of the sector in supporting financial stability and providing protection for various economic activities.
Gulf Insurance Group (GIG) has announced a net profit of KWD13m ($42m), for the first quarter of 2026, representing a jump of 97.6% or KWD6.4 m, compared to the corresponding quarter last year.
The Insurance Association of Turkiye (TSB) has released a comprehensive position paper, outlining the sector's strategic contributions to the Turkish economy and vision for sustainable growth and offering policy recommendations for a more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable insurance ecosystem.
Aon has appointed Mr Adam Rimmer as a Senior Property Specialty Broker and Mr Jimmy Mitchell as Vice President of Global ReSpecialty.