Bahrain
Bahrain leads the way in bancassurance
Bahrain is leading the way for the Middle East with bancassurance, according to the Bahrain Insurance Association.
Middle East guest blog: A silver lining?
The United Arab Emirates insurance industry went from denial of the financial crisis in 2008 to a rude awakening.
Nexus sees young Bahrainis as key to insurance growth
Independent broker Nexus is trying to recruit young Bahrainis, to encourage greater insurance participation in the region.
Bahrain celebrates inaugural 'Insurance Day'
Industry specialists gathered for Bahrain's first annual 'Insurance Day' today in a bid to increase insurance awareness in the Kingdom.
United Healthcare International in deal to offer service in Middle East
United Healthcare International is to offer international insurance coverage to employers with staff in the Middle East through an alliance with Dubai-based Al Sagr National Insurance Co.
Zurich Middle East appoints new head of middle market
General insurer Zurich has appointed Hayden Seach as head of segment for Middle Market & Corporate, Middle East.
Bahrain's financial sector sees 3% growth
The number of financial institutions registered in Bahrain rose again last year, reaching 415 by the end of January 2012, up from 403 a year earlier.
Chartis relaunches K&R in Middle East
Property and casualty insurer Chartis is increasing its focus on kidnap and ransom as it relaunches the specialist product for the Middle East market.
Arab Spring aftermath threatens businesses in the region
Protests and tensions in countries affected by the Arab Spring remain a concern for businesses operating in those nations, according to Aon’s 2012 Political Risk Map released today.
Bin Shabib and Associates joins Insuralex
Law firm Bin Shabib and Associates LLP has been elected to membership of global insurance lawyers group, Insuralex.
AM Best affirms Asia Capital Reinsurance Group FSR
Asia Capital Reinsurance Group has had its financial strength ratings affirmed along with core subsidiaries.
AM Best warns of a reduction in ARIG's capital, but affirms rating
AM Best Europe has today affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and issuer credit rating of “bbb+” of Arab Insurance Group. The outlook of both ratings remains stable.
Middle East policies may face court challenges
Commercial insurance policies that exclude political risk are likely to come under scrutiny by courts in the Middle East, following civil unrest in the region.
UK regulation needs tailoring for Takaful
UK insurance regulation needs to be tailored to meet the needs of Islamic financial services products if Takaful insurance is to succeed in the UK, a director of the Central Bank of Bahrain has claimed.