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UAE, GCC insurers' profits rise in Q1 2026; 29 regional firms report losses
12+ hour, 41+ min ago (579+ words) Sun, May 31, 2026 | Dhu al-Hijjah 15, 1447 | Fajr 04: 00 The UAE and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) insurance firms started 2026 with a steady growth in profits and revenues in the first quarter of this year. According to Badri Management Consultancy, the UAE listed firms" net…...
UAE, GCC see surge in demand for war-related insurance after regional conflict
1+ week, 6+ day ago (746+ words) Mon, May 18, 2026 | Dhu al-Hijjah 1, 1447 | Fajr 04: 07 [Editor's Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the'US-Israel-Iran ceasefire'now in effect.] Demand for war risk and political violence insurance has risen sharply across the UAE and Gulf region…...
Orient Insurance Q1 profit rises 9% to Dh341 million
2+ week, 6+ day ago (301+ words) Mon, May 11, 2026 | Dhu al-Qadah 23, 1447 | Fajr 04: 12 Orient Insurance reported a 9 per cent increase in net profit after tax for the first quarter of 2026, supported by strong growth in insurance revenue, investments and total assets. The UAE-based insurer posted a net profit…...
Why health insurance is becoming a necessity, not an option in 2026
2+ week, 6+ day ago (311+ words) Khaleej Times Why health insurance is becoming a necessity, not an option in 2026 Takaful-based insurance models promote transparency, shared responsibility, and mutual support Health insurance is increasingly being viewed as a financial necessity rather than just a legal obligation, driven…...
Insurance in uncertain times: What protection really means today
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (743+ words) Sat, Apr 11, 2026 | Shawwal 23, 1447 | Fajr 04: 41 In recent weeks, as regional tensions have begun to affect travel routes and airspace, insurance has quietly come into sharper focus for UAE residents. For many, it was something you bought out of habit " before a…...
UAE: Why NRIs are increasingly choosing insurance policies in India
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (319+ words) Mon, Feb 09, 2026 | Shaban 21, 1447 | Fajr 05: 39 Non-resident Indians (NRIs) are increasingly purchasing life insurance policies in their home country due to weaker rupee making it more affordable and growing competition giving them more options, an industry executive said. Jude Gomes, managing director…...