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

Listed areas unchanged despite Israel-Iran fighting, JWC rules
Situation concerning with outcome unclear, Joint War Committee says, as war rates for Israel port calls surge

Marine war risk rates stable despite Israel-Iran fighting
Exception is big jump in rates for Israel port calls, but situation could change rapidly, insurers warn

Africa Specialty Risks inks energy data partnership
Africa-focused group's collaboration with insurtech APP aims to strengthen energy underwriting capabilities and improve risk management processes

Africa Specialty Risks launches automated underwriting portal
Quote-and-bind platform will initially offer energy and D&O product lines

South Africa moves to mandate mediation in high courts
New directive, which seeks to remediate the congested civil trial roll, will have an impact on insurance disputes

Expanding the talent pool is essential for growth of the Middle East insurance market
The development of new talent must happen at pace if the insurance industry is to meet the challenge of an expanding market

Nigeria opens access to overseas aviation insurance
New regulation will allow lessees to cede up to 90% of risk to international re/insurers

Yemen sanctions breaches void P&I cover: International Group
Stringent due diligence needed, insurers warn, after three vessels blacklisted

Aon expands marine expertise with Atlas acquisition
Global broker acquires Israeli marine and cargo specialist Atlas Insurance Agency

Africa a ‘significant opportunity’ for Lloyd’s: ASR's Boreham
Martin Boreham, active underwriter of Africa Specialty Risks’ syndicate 2454, discusses the Lloyd’s business’s first year of operation and its plans for the future

Specialty MGA bolsters Casablanca operation with two senior hires
Managing general agent hires El Bahtouri and Bouanani from Moroccan reinsurer SCR to drive Middle East and Africa growth

Africa Specialty Risks names Oates head of reinsurance
Trevor Oates joins from Canopius where he spent the last 25 years, most recently as treaty underwriter

South African court clarifies legal privilege
South African Supreme Court of Appeal’s judgment in the Steinhoff case has important ramifications for the insurance industry and beyond

Red Sea war risk rates still firm despite ceasefire
Brokers expect instant rebound if Houthis resume attacks on shipping

Africa Specialty Risks approved for Morocco service company
Approval gives brokers in Morocco and north-west Africa direct access to Lloyd’s capacity

FM launches renewable energy coverage for EMEA region
Global commercial insurer launched renewable energy operation last year
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