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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

As the conflict in the Middle East continues into 4Q2026, it will cause a prolonged disruption that will have broader implications for trade in APAC.

Sarah Si | 29 Sep 2026

Takaful industry sees limited geopolitical claims exposure

Takaful industry sees limited geopolitical claims exposure

The ongoing Middle East conflict demonstrates the takaful sector's limited direct underwriting exposure to geopolitical events, according to Moody's Ratings.

MEIR team | 22 Sep 2026

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

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

The authorities have formed a specialised technical committee for pricing coverage offered by the Saudi Pool for Marine War Risk Insurance, according to Mr Tariq bin Ali Al-Fayez, Chairman of the National Insurance Committee at the Federation...

MEIR team | 21 Sep 2026

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

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

Saudi Re has announced that it has been appointed to head the Saudi Pool for Marine War Risk Insurance.

MEIR team | 13 Sep 2026

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

MEIR team | 07 Sep 2026

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

MEIR team | 26 Aug 2026

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

Sarah Si | 20 Aug 2026

Qatar: QIC holds earnings steady despite regional geopolitical headwinds

Qatar: QIC holds earnings steady despite regional geopolitical headwinds

MEIR team | 16 Aug 2026

Past Articles

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

MENA: 2026 outlook turns negative as conflict weakens regional credit conditions

MENA: 2026 outlook turns negative as conflict weakens regional credit conditions

ME conflict: Long-standing geopolitical risks crystallise and will remain elevated

ME conflict: Long-standing geopolitical risks crystallise and will remain elevated

ME conflict: Many GCC insurers seen as well-positioned to withstand geopolitical headwinds

ME conflict: Many GCC insurers seen as well-positioned to withstand geopolitical headwinds

ME conflict: Saudi-linked ships face heightened attack risk in Houthis' Red Sea blockade

ME conflict: Saudi-linked ships face heightened attack risk in Houthis' Red Sea blockade

ME conflict: GIG Gulf breaks away from exclusions, offering war cover add-ons for UAE vehicles

ME conflict: GIG Gulf breaks away from exclusions, offering war cover add-ons for UAE vehicles

UAE: Economy demonstrates strong resilience amid regional conflict

UAE: Economy demonstrates strong resilience amid regional conflict

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