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
Trump can’t afford to lose a vote on care bill
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has planned for a vote next week on revised legislation
Next cyber attack could cost insurers $2.5b
Hackers may learn to develop even more dangerous tools after attacks such as WannaCry and Petya
First shots fired in Brexit battle
Britain seeks to downplay row over using security ties as bargaining chip in negotiations
Lloyd’s chooses Brussels for post-Brexit EU hub
Firms are considering how to continue serving European clients after Brexit
Republicans revamp US health bill
Trump to meet health policy special adviser along with Speaker Ryan
Low oil prices curtail growth of GCC insurance
Exposure to weak investment assets to weaken credit quality
Traders stuck with dual-listed Kuwaiti cos
An option to transfer shares back to Kuwait depositary exists, NBADS says
Life insurance oversupply may lead to a revamp
Introduction of compulsory insurances means the take-up of medical insurance is rapidly increasing
UAE, Saudi insurers resilient to headwinds
Premiums in the UAE are projected to grow by 12% CAGR to 2020
UAE insurers return to profits despite pressures
Strengthening in provisions could undo the improvements in profitability
