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Insurers brace for losses from escalating Iran-US war

Moody’s says large marine, aviation insurers can absorb claims despite rising Gulf risks

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Several insurers are bracing for losses from escalating Iran-US war

UAE insurance costs to rise if Iran conflict escalates?

Investment losses, not payouts, seen as main risk for insurers across the Middle East

Will UAE insurance premiums rise if Iran-US conflict escalates further?

Zurich raises bid for Beazley to $10.3b, shares surge

Improved proposal represents a 56% premium to Beazley’s closing price of 820 pence

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How higher power bills, insurance could hit you in 2026

Moody’s flags higher climate and AI-driven risks that could hit bills, cover and credit

Energy policy is moving into a phase where affordability carries equal weight with emissions goals.

More hospitals join UAE’s basic health insurance plan

The expanded scheme covers chronic care, emergencies and telemedicine nationwide

MOHRE confirmed that the annual cost of the basic health insurance package remains at Dh320.

Women are reshaping Gulf’s private insurance landscape

From family security to succession, women are defining a new planning mindset

Roughly one in three high net worth insurance policies in the Gulf region are held by women.

UAE travellers are rushing to buy travel insurance now

Days of cancelled flights prompts UAE travellers to focus more sharply on trip protection

Flight disruptions to blame? UAE travellers rush to sign up for travel insurance

India insurance plans offer big savings for NRIs in UAE

Industry data shows a sharp rise in NRI demand for India’s health and life insurance plans

India insurance plans offer big savings for NRIs in UAE: What’s driving demand

Zurich emphasises inflation data over tariff headlines

The insurer sees discipline, inflation analysis as key to stability in an uncertain cycle

Stephan van Vliet, Group Chief Investment Officer at Zurich.

UAE EV insurance costs rise — when will they drop?

EV owners in UAE still pay up to 35% more for car insurance despite rising adoption.

Why electric car insurance costs more in UAE — and when it can get cheaper

UAE EV insurance premiums 20-35% higher than other cars

Trend comes as the UAE continues to lead the Gulf in electric and hybrid vehicle sales

UAE: EV insurance premiums 20-35% higher than other cars despite market stability

Unified GCC Visa to change how you travel, insure trips

Region-wide travel insurance to grow as cross-border trips ease with GCC Grand Tours Visa

The average cost of travel insurance is at least 5 per cent of your trip costs, according to Forbes Advisor's analysis of travel insurance rates recorded worldwide.

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