Middle East
Middle East unprepared for 'inevitable' major earthquake
The Middle East could be staring down the barrel of a huge earthquake that would leave tens of thousands dead and destroy hundreds of thousands of homes, according to seismologists.
Oman Insurance Company agrees banacassurance tie-up
UAE-based Oman Insurance Company has formed an agreement with National Bank of Fujairah which will see the bank distribute insurance solutions on the insurer's behalf.
Towers Watson promotes Howard to insurance and reinsurance global leader
Towers Watson has appointed Ross Howard, pictured, to global leader for its insurance and reinsurance brokerage business effective from 1 October.
Psychopathy versus governance
Having recently relocated from Qatar back to Dubai I had the unenviable task of sorting through the various insurance and risk related books and papers I accumulated over the years.
Iranian crude finds Asian buyers despite insurance sanctions
Iran is still shipping oil to China, and Japan looks likely to resume imports in August, as Iran continues to circumvent Western sanctions on ship insurance, Reuters reported.
Clyde & Co to open Libya office
Law firm Clyde & Co is opening an office in Tripoli, which will be the firm's fifth in the Middle East and North Africa region.
UIB appoints new non-exec
Globsl reinsurance broker UIB has appointed Ralph Sharp as a board member and non-executive director for both UIB Ltd and UIB Holdings.
William Russell re-brands and launches new website to 'remain competitive'
Expatriate insurance specialist William Russell is launching a major re-brand to coincide with its 20th anniversary in the industry.
Crawford nabs Cunningham Lindsey COO for EMEA role
Crawford & Company EMEA/A-P has appointed former Cunningham Lindsey UK chief operating officer and chief finance officer John Jenner to commercial director and director of strategy & performance development for the region.
Zurich launches travel products for UAE residents
Zurich Insurance Group has launched a suite of travel insurance products specifically tailored for residents of the United Arab Emirates.
HSB poaches Abu Dhabi-based construction specialist
HSB Engineering Insurance has recruited Jim Whitmore to the role of loss control engineering manager for construction.
HSB hires construction expert from Abu Dhabi firm
HSB Engineering Insurance has appointed Jim Whitmore to the role of loss control engineering manager for construction.
Q&A with Allianz Worldwide Care's Andrew Seale
As the expat market continues to thrive in the Middle East, Stephanie Denton spoke to Andrew Seale, regional manager for the UK, Middle East and Italy at Allianz Worldwide Care, about the challenges this transient population brings to the private medical…
RSA creates dedicated Asian business
Global insurer RSA has restructured its Asia Middle East business to provide a stronger focus on Asia as its own region.
Iranian firms ready to fill oil cover void, says regulator
Iranian insurance companies are ready to offer cover to allow foreign tankers to continue shipping oil after a European Union ban comes into effect next month, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Tuesday.
Insurers starting to embrace change but still a way to go, says PwC
PwC's global insurance leader outlined what successful insurers of the future could look like, and discussed the forces re-shaping the insurance sector, when he spoke at the 2012 International Insurance Society Seminar in Rio de Janeiro today.
ADNIC expands in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company has opened its latest branch in Abu Dhabi. Located on Salam Street, it is fully operational from today and will cater for all customers’ needs in the Emirate and Western region.
Aon named risk management and insurance advisor to ISS
Facility services provider ISS has appointed Aon Risk Solutions to provide global risk management services and insurance advice.
Top five Asian news stories
The top five Asian stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Resource provides global view of health insurance for low-income families
A new resource capturing more than 100 health insurance programmes designed for low-income populations in developing countries has been launched.
Japan's lower house passes Iranian oil tanker bill
Japan took a major step towards circumventing the imminent EU sanctions against Iranian oil on Friday after its lower house passed a bill to provide government guarantees on insurance for Iranian crude cargoes, Reuters reported.
Oman Insurance signs bancassurance deal with CBI
The Oman Insurance Company has signed a deal with Commercial Bank International to provide a range of insurance products.
FM Global targets Asian expansion
FM Global wants to grow its presence in Asia as increasing numbers of its clients invest in emerging economies, according to the firm's head of Northern Europe Stefano Tranquillo.
Middle East guest blog: Oops! Am I insured?
Recently I came across a very interesting blog on medical insurance. The main point the blogger wanted to drive home is that one shouldn’t purchase insurance after a loss happens.