Global insurance trends

UAE Recognises CII Qualification

Latest from the UAE, who have formally codified CII qualifications into their insurance ecosystem; The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Central Bank has today (17 Feb) introduced new legislation which mandates professional qualifications for senior insurance […]

Global insurance trends

CII Attends GAIF Conference in Oman

The latest from the CII after an event in Oman recently; Gaenor Jones, Regional Director for the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) recognised the region’s developments within the insurance sector during her closing speech at the […]

Global insurance trends

Moody’s Hurricane Season Forecast 2023

The 2023 North Atlantic hurricane season officially gets underway on Thursday, June 1, and runs for six months through to Thursday, November 30. Ahead of the start of the season, Moody’s RMS offers some pointers […]

Insurance Regulation

Regulatory: Optio Re MENA Begins Trading

Optio Group, the specialty MGA, today announces that its recently established Dubai-based operation, Optio Re MENA Ltd., has begun trading after receiving all necessary approvals from UAE regulatory authorities. The operation, which will focus on […]

Global insurance trends

Marsh Launches Saudi Engineering Hub

Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor, has announced the launch of its Engineering Hub in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The Energy Engineering hub is Marsh’s third in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) […]

Global insurance trends

Deals: Gallagher Buys a Slice of ACE Broker

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) today announced that it has agreed to a strategic partnership with MIG Holding Ltd (MIG Group), which will see the company take a minority interest in Middle East & North Africa (MENA) specialist […]

Business

SH Capital Teams Up With FinIQ On Digital Trades

Newly launched digital treasury services management provider SH Capital Ltd (SHC), has appointed FinIQ as its digital trading platform. The company selected FinIQ, a leading Singapore-based capital markets technology provider, following a competitive search for a partner to […]

InsureTech

Mena Market: UAE Insurtech Addenda Raises More Cash to Fund Growth

UAE-based insurtech platform Addenda, has closed a six figure bridge round by participating Arab Bank-powered AB Accelerator, funded through the venture capital fund AB Ventures. Addenda raised its first round of seed funding led by […]