
Middle East and Africa
This region's insurance markets are expected to undergo rapid expansion

Africa Specialty Risks secures additional energy capacity
Capacity provide by Peak Re and GIC Re rises to $38m

MNK Re appoints South Africa CEO
Lloyd’s broker hires Vanida Pillay from AGCS, as it looks to expand its presence in the region and launch new products

Saudi Re plans $118m rights issue
Company intending to bolster capital base and fuel future expansion

Munich Re becomes sixth company to refuse EACOP cover
Controversial East African Crude Oil Pipeline is hit by latest insurance setback

Duck Creek appoints new EMEA managing director
Insurtech looks to grow regional client base as it identifies growing demand

Hannover Re pulls East African oil pipeline coverage
Reinsurance giant joins other carriers in refusing to underwrite controversial project, as protestors urge Munich Re and Lloyd’s also to withdraw

Focus: Opportunity knocks but risk complexity will define future loss environment
The Middle East continues to be a dynamic environment for speciality risk and associated insurance services, but the region’s unique investment profile and risk environment demand expertise and experience

Focus: The Middle East re/insurance market is looking for growth
In the wake of the pandemic, there is a growing sense of optimism with new licences being issued and companies targeting growth through M&A and new lines of business

Oman Insurance syndicate given final approval
First syndicate in a box in Dubai to begin underwriting

Gallagher launches DIFC specialty business
Broker says new launch will 'supercharge' offering in the region, as it combines local ACE Re and Willis Re teams

'Rendezvous de Carthage highlights renewable energy's role in climate battle'
Renewable energy will play a significant role in building Africa’s climate change resilience, presenting huge opportunities for brokers and carriers

Gallagher Re bolsters EMEA with senior hire
Cyber security policy expert Ntelekos joins reinsurance broker from the Prudential Regulation Authority

'Insuring a just energy transition in Africa'
In the rush to achieve net zero, we cannot ignore the development needs of Africa

Gen Re names joint managing directors in Southern Africa
Cindy Blanchard and Jason Cooper-Williams succeed Peter Temple

MS Amlin Underwriting appoints Dubai leader
Gupta named senior executive officer to drive Mena expansion

Crawford & Co acquires loss adjuster Miller
Transaction will boost claims firm’s Middle East presence
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