Middle East
Riding into the danger zone
The nature of their work means journalists and aid workers are often running into danger zones while others are looking to get out. Both professions have significant need for insurance but have sometimes struggled to obtain the cover they need at a price…
CII teams up with UAE Insurance Authority
The Chartered Insurance Institute has entered into a partnership with the United Arab Emirates Insurance Authority in a move to boost professionalism in the UAE insurance sector.
China: The new silk road
China’s One Belt, One Road initiative is one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects the world has ever seen.
Benard swaps Axa Gulf for Generali Asia
Fabrice Benard has been appointed regional head of P&C retail for Italian giant Generali's Asia operations.
Interview: Sian Fisher, Chartered Insurance Institute
A year into her role as CII CEO, Sian Fisher speaks to Martin Croucher about tackling discrimination and her plans for the body
Asta invests in Arma Underwriting
Lloyd’s managing general agent Asta is to finance the development of Arma Underwriting, a London and Dubai reinsurance MGA.
Cyber and chemical terrorism are top threats facing business says Pool Re
The increased cyber capabilities and rise in the use of chemical agents by extremist groups are two of the emerging threats facing UK business in 2017, according to Pool Re.
Asia Capital Re expands with Malaysia and takaful purchases
Singapore-headquartered ACR Capital Holdings, owner of Asia Capital Re, has completed the purchase of stakes in two businesses for undisclosed sums.
Trumped out of Iran: US politics and the London Market ‘gold rush’
One year on from the lifting of sanctions on Iran, what has changed?
Brokers must offer more Shariah compliant products, says IIAL
The Islamic Insurance Association of London has called for brokers to better meet their Muslim clients’ needs by offering Shariah compliant products.
Lloyd's and Iran in trading talks
Lloyd’s of London has begun talks with Iran’s insurance industry on the potential of underwriting business in the Middle Eastern country.
Aon Benfield appoints Frankland as UK CEO
Aon Benfield has appointed Nick Frankland to CEO of its UK business.
Insurers 'must adapt lines to changing terrorist threat'
Insurers must create new lines of cover to protect against the changing threat of terrorism, according to a new report.
Zurich's Karl Helgesen to replace RSA's Bill Paton as claims director
RSA’s Bill Paton is to step down as claims director for the UK, Western Europe & Middle East at the end of April 2017. He will be succeeded in the role by Zurich's Karl Helgesen, pictured.
Cobalt gets Lloyd's go ahead on Shariah compliant syndicate
Cobalt is to launch Lloyd’s first fully Shariah compliant syndicate, having received 'in principle' approval from the Lloyd's Franchise Board.
Zurich exits general insurance in Middle East
From today Zurich will no longer write business in the Middle East for non-life insurance.
Qatar Insurance Company sees GWP rise 20%
Qatar Insurance Company posted gross written premiums of $1.48bn (£965m) for the first nine months of 2015, a 20% increase on its prior year result.
Alan Corney handed Lockton MENA role
Lockton has named Alan Corney as regional retail CEO for the Middle East and North Africa.
Cobalt selected as ‘insurer of preference’ for Paramount Resort
Shariah-compliant managing general agent Cobalt Underwriting has been selected as the preferred insurer for the £3bn London Paramount Entertainment Resort in Kent, Post can reveal.
Lifting of Iranian sanctions piques interest from German and French insurers
German and French insurance companies are ready to build bridges with Iran after the former pariah state struck a historic nuclear deal with six world powers, according to reports emanating from the Middle East.
Peak Re targets non-Asian markets with underwriting appointment
Railovy Boyer, former head of property and casualty pricing actuarial at Partner Re Paris, has joined Peak Re as director for underwriting.
Harris Balcombe appointed to resolve war zone pipeline dispute
Harris Balcombe has been appointed by Korea Gas Corporation to resolve a pipeline construction loss in Iraq that is reinsured in the London market.
IGI targets untapped Middle East and African markets at it plots UK growth
International Insurance Group will eschew the saturated markets of Northern Europe and the United States as it looks to build its London operation, according to CEO Andreas Loucaides.
International: Microinsurance: Starting small
How will the new microinsurance incubator launched by the World Economic Forum impact on lower-income communities, and what are other insurers doing to cater for this group?