Middle East
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Feeling Happy?
Will a choice of global compliance databases make risk managers any happier?
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Global compliance database Insight Risk Manager now open to RIMS members
RIMS members can now access Insight Risk Manager, the global programme compliance database specifically designed for insurance buyers by Axco…
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MultaQa 2015 conference report
MENA insurers at crossroads as competition hits rates/Promising outlook despite price pressures
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Market ratings round-up
Overcapacity persists in GCC reinsurance market, Significant growth expected for Qatar insurance market and South African non-life insurers must focus…
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The only way is up for MENA insurance markets
In the face of stubbornly soft pricing conditions in highly competitive and frequently saturated markets, MENA's insurance company bosses remain…
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Market ratings round-up
Saudi Arabia's non-life P/C insurance sector, Qatari P/C insurance sector, Gulf Cooperation Council insurers, Middle East insurers, Central American insurance…
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News in brief
Asia-Pacific insurance M&As on the increase, AXA acquires Nigerian insurer, Moody's sees stable outlook for global P&C sector, Arthur J…
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Corporate round-up
New Arabian earthquake model launched to support regional insurance expansion, Argo International launches complimentary legal advice for D&O clients, XL…
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Tax and regulatory news
IAIS proposes basic capital requirements for G-SIIs, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) rolls out credit regulations, FATCA changes way foreign insurers…
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On common ground
While many words have been written about the massive influx of Chinese investment into Africa, much less is being said…
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News in brief
S&P sees reduced risks for global insurers but regulatory pressure intensifies, North American insurers advised not to dabble in Asia,…
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Leading Gulf risk manager calls for rethink on ISO 31000 certification
A leading risk manager in the Middle East believes that the international risk management community has missed a trick by…
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Political risk grows across Brics countries
Political risk is at the top of the news agenda following the turmoil in Ukraine and sanctions against Russia. So…
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All change…Bad news on political risk in South Africa; better for Ghana and Uganda
Aon has just launched its political risk map for 2014, which shows the change of risk across Africa. Liz Booth…
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GCC banking regulators defend record on corporate governance
Banking supervisors in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have defended the level of corporate governance and performance of risk managers…
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Global sanctions causing headaches for risk managers at Middle East banks
Financial institutions in the Middle East are facing increasing challenges to comply with, implement and monitor global sanctions.
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Now or never on risk education–comment
Recent trips to the Middle East to carry out research for the GCC regional leg of this year’s Global Risk…
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Energy firms in Middle East score ‘above average’ in Marsh risk report
Energy firms in the Middle East energy market have an ‘above-average’ approach to risk management relative to their global peer…
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Middle Eastern firms set the risk standard in LNG market: Marsh
The global Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) market is experiencing a period of rapid growth driven by a shift towards natural…
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News in brief
AIG launches cross-border casualty risk product, GCC insurance growth rates remain high, ASEAN integration bodes well for independent brokers, D&O…