AIR+ ME Conflict

Qatar: QIC bolsters reserves as US-Iran conflict affects international operations

Qatar: QIC bolsters reserves as US-Iran conflict affects international operations

Qatar Insurance's (QIC) insurance service result for the first nine months of this year reflected the US-Iran conflict, the most significant event for the insurance market in 2026, said the company in its financial reports for the...

MEIR team | 01 Nov 2026

Qatar: QIC posts 4.3% fall in 9-month net profit

Qatar: QIC posts 4.3% fall in 9-month net profit

Qatar Insurance (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and one of the largest across the Middle East and North Africa, has reported a net profit of QAR562m ($154m) for the first nine months of this year, according to financial statements released...

MEIR team | 01 Nov 2026

Vessels' operating time in war-listed areas falls by 25%

Vessels' operating time in war-listed areas falls by 25%

Geopolitical tensions continued to shape the marine insurance market in 2025 and 2026, according to the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI).

MEIR team | 28 Oct 2026

UAE: Marine war demand propels Al Dhafra insurance's gross revenue in 1H2026

UAE: Marine war demand propels Al Dhafra insurance's gross revenue in 1H2026

Al Dhafra Insurance Company (ADIC) reported substantial growth during the first half of 2026, with a gross insurance revenue of AED682m ($186m). The growth was primarily driven by marine war cover, due to the ongoing conflict in the region, which...

MEIR team | 28 Oct 2026

Saudi Aramco's captive insurer sees minimal conflict impact and shows strong operating results

Saudi Aramco's captive insurer sees minimal conflict impact and shows strong operating results

MEIR team | 25 Oct 2026

UAE: Non-oil growth model broadly resilient to regional conflict

UAE: Non-oil growth model broadly resilient to regional conflict

MEIR team | 18 Oct 2026

Prolonged Middle East conflict expected to drive up working capital requirements and insolvency risks

Prolonged Middle East conflict expected to drive up working capital requirements and insolvency risks

Sarah Si | 29 Sep 2026

Takaful industry sees limited geopolitical claims exposure

Takaful industry sees limited geopolitical claims exposure

MEIR team | 22 Sep 2026

Past Articles

Saudi Arabia sets up technical committee to optimise marine war risk pricing

Saudi Arabia sets up technical committee to optimise marine war risk pricing

Saudi Re appointed as leader of Saudi Marine War Risk Insurance Pool

Saudi Re appointed as leader of Saudi Marine War Risk Insurance Pool

Middle East losses push WTPV market toward first unprofitable year since 9/11

Middle East losses push WTPV market toward first unprofitable year since 9/11

ME conflict: Saudi Arabia weighs state-backed war risk cover for ships and cargo

ME conflict: Saudi Arabia weighs state-backed war risk cover for ships and cargo

ME conflict: Marine insurers restrict war risk coverage in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

ME conflict: Marine insurers restrict war risk coverage in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

Qatar: QIC holds earnings steady despite regional geopolitical headwinds

Qatar: QIC holds earnings steady despite regional geopolitical headwinds

ME conflict: Impact of regional geopolitical tensions concentrated in QIC's overseas markets

ME conflict: Impact of regional geopolitical tensions concentrated in QIC's overseas markets

Lloyd's Market Association excludes indemnity for Hormuz Strait transit fees amid sanctions concerns

Lloyd's Market Association excludes indemnity for Hormuz Strait transit fees amid sanctions concerns

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