Lyon-headquartered APRIL Group is accelerating its international growth strategy in the Middle East, expanding into Abu Dhabi and entering the Qatari market.
Hong Kong's Insurance Authority (IA) has taken disciplinary action against six insurance intermediaries for breaching insurers' internal controls and assisting customers in making false declarations involving approximately HK$7.3m ($930,000) in bank drafts for premium payments.
Gallagher has launched a new cyber risk advisory practice for the Middle East, headed by Mr Sidharth Wahi.
Data from WTW's Quarterly Deal Performance Monitor reveals that completed M&A deal value grew by 23.9% year-on-year during the first nine months of 2026, rising to $1.65bn from $1.33 bn in the same period of 2025.
The growth in the insurance industry in Morocco is insufficient for all intermediaries, a large number of whom are heavily dependent on the motor branch and monitor their commission income closely, indicated Mr Farid Bensaid, president of the National Federation of Insurance Agents and Brokers (FNACAM).
Howden has promoted Mr Elliot Richardson to the role of Chief Commercial Officer for the Group.
Al Buhaira National Insurance Company (ABNIC) has appointed Mr Ahmed Khalifa as CEO, following the Central Bank of UAE's non-objection, according to a company disclosure filed with the Abu Dhabi Exchange.
Hong Kong's insurance regulator, the Insurance Authority (IA), has published its latest edition of Conduct In Focus.
Aon has announced two leadership appointments for Japan Global Solutions (JGS), a global that brings together the firm's integrated risk and human capital capabilities to help Japanese multinational clients respond to changes in their domestic market while continuing to expand internationally.