Insurance

Middle East private medical insurance costs to rise 12 percent by 2025

64 percent of insurers expect higher medical trends worldwide over next three years

MoHRE launches mandatory health insurance package for private sector, domestic workers

The basic insurance package costs AED320 per year and covers individuals aged 1 to 64 years

ADGM announces plans to establish insurance association to promote industry growth

The association will enhance collaboration, standards, and practices in the insurance industry

UAE, Saudi Arabia top Arab region with $32 billion in gross written premiums 

Global gross written premiums totaled about $6.78 trillion at the close of 2022

UAE insurance sector profits reach $680.6 million in 2023, reports CBUAE

The total number of insurance policies written across all types in the UAE surged to 14.6 million 

UAE banking sector demonstrates resilience with robust capital buffers, favorable liquidity conditions, says Central Bank

UAE's real GDP grew 3.6 percent, driven by rise in the non-oil sector, particularly in tourism, real estate, and finance 

Gross written premiums rise 31.2 percent YoY in H1 2024 to $9.7 billion, reports UAE Central Bank

This increase was primarily driven by significant rises in property and liability insurance premiums

UAE’s ADNIC acquires majority stake in Allianz Saudi Fransi, expands footprint in Gulf region

The acquisition will make ADNIC one of the Tier-1 listed insurers in Saudi Arabia

New UAE rule to register insured Emirati employees within 30 days of hiring

Penalty for non-compliance: AED200 per day of delay, multiplied by number of insured employees