Saudi Arabia
Aventum founder ‘extremely proud’ as son impresses on Formula One debut
18 year-old Ollie Bearman, the son of Aventum CEO and founder David Bearman, made his Formula One debut this weekend, finishing an impressive 7th after filling in for Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz.
Lloyd's: World Cup kicks off with a bang as reality bites for favourites
The World Cup is well and truly underway, and what a way to get started!
Analysis: How Lloyd's is faring in the Middle East
As economies in the Middle East diversify, new opportunities for insurers and reinsurers are beginning to show themselves. Is the London Market taking full advantage?
Analysis: Takaful, all promise and little delivery
With more than three million Muslims in the UK, there has long been a feeling that sharia-compliant insurance products should find a market but the reality has proved the opposite. So far, every attempt to establish a takaful insurer in the UK domestic…
Go Compare acquires stake in Middle East-based digital comparison website
Go Compare has acquired a minority stake in digital comparison business, Souqalmal, based in the Middle East.
RFIB recruits Zurich’s El Kaissi to helm Saudi operation
Lloyd’s broker RFIB has named Zurich’s Middle East mid-market boss Hassan El Kaissi as its new general manager for Saudi Arabia.
Charles Taylor expands Middle Eastern operations
Charles Taylor has acquired a stake in Saudi Arabian loss adjuster Noble Inspection and Loss Adjustment Company.
No restrictions on Mecca pilgrimage despite coronavirus
The World Health Organisation is advising pilgrims to wear a mask at Mecca during Ramadan, but the Saudi Arabian government has no travel restrictions in place.
Coronavirus claims 18 lives in Saudi Arabia
The coranavirus, which is similar to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, has caused the deaths of 18 people in Saudi Arabia.
WHO issues virus warning
The World Health Organisation has said the novel coronavirus, which is similar to SARS, can pass between humans.
SARS-like virus kills five in Saudi Arabia
Five people have died and two are ill in Saudi Arabia after contracting a SARS-like virus.
Consolidation "inevitable" in Saudi insurance market according to S&P report
Prospects appear to be improving for Saudi Arabia's insurance industry, according to a new report from Standard & Poor's.
Legal forecasts: Predictions for the UAE, US and Germany for 2013
In the first of a two-part series Insurance Insight asked members of Insuralex, the global group of specialist insurance and reinsurance lawyers, to highlight their thoughts and predictions for the new year.
RSA opens Dubai office
RSA has been granted permission to operate in the Dubai International Financial Centre, starting on 18 November.
Top five Asian stories
The top five Asian stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Tokio Marine to sell takaful through Saudi joint venture
Tokio Marine Middle East, the Dubai-based regional hub of Japanese insurer Tokio Marine, is to launch a new Saudi joint venture, according to reports in the local press.
GCC reinsurance markets to see price improvements
The outlook for reinsurance markets in the Gulf region remains positive, according to the third Gulf Cooperation Council Reinsurance Barometer published today.
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The top five Asian stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Top five Asian news stories
The top five Asian stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
SAMA 'extremely helpful' for foreign investors in Saudi, says Charles Taylor
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Association was "very positive" and "extremely helpful" when approached about a foreign adjuster looking to invest in the kingdom, according to Joe McMahon, chairman of Charles Taylor Adjusting.