UAE insurers make a strong comeback in 2017
Profit growth driven by gains in underwriting income
Underwriting income gains prop up UAE insurers
Last year, most insurers reported major improvements in underwriting and technical profitability
GCC insurers to see premiums growth moderate
Profitability outlook mixed for the sector as underwriting margins narrow
Adnic posts Dh227.3m in net profit in 2017
The profit grew by 11% compared to 2016
Brexit impact on UK finance jobs to be muted
City of London policy chief says outlook for industry has brightened following transition deal agreed to last month and talks on future trade ties
GDP: Gross Domestic Problem?
Debate about whether it is time to adopt a more nuanced calculator rose again during discussions in Davos
GCC’s insurance sector poised for strong growth
Economic diversification and supportive regulatory environment to boost growth
UAE insurance sector to grow fastest in GCC
GCC insurance market to grow 10.9% CAGR to $44b in 2021
Saudi regulator urges insurance consolidation
Saudi insurance market is largely fragmented with small firms competing
Saudi Arabia plans tougher rules for insurers
Insurers will be forced to boost capital significantly as well as improve internal risk controls, sources say
UAE insurers post strong gains in first half
Regulatory changes boost fortunes of the sector
Watania reports Dh2.7m profit in Q2
Insurance provider aims to be among top 5 Takaful companies in 3 to 5 years
Slowdown in GCC takaful sector seen lingering
Regulatory changes and competition from larger conventional players are impacting Islamic insurance players
UAE sees resilience in takaful premium growth
Profitability, however, remains challenging for the sector
Lloyd’s says cyber-attack could cost $120b
World’s oldest insurance market warns cost to global economy of cyber-attack could be as much as worst natural disasters
