The Q1 2021: Performance Periodical examines key metrices for 84 listed insurers in the GCC featuring distribution, risk retention, product mix, technical performance, profitability, investment management, external borrowings, credit management, capital management, financial strength and credit ratings, mergers & acquisitions and capital restructuring.

Thu, May 20th, 2021

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This publication looks at GCC insurer strategies for tackling IFRS 17: how insurers plan to address technology needs and narrow the actuarial skills gap. The publication also features an evaluation of softwares for IFRS 17 across accounting, risk and actuarial modelling and showcases how FIS Prophet has already helped leading insurers to implement the standard with an end-to-end solution ahead of the IFRS 17 effective date.

Wed, April 28th, 2021

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The FY 2020: Performance Periodical examines key metrices for 85 listed insurers in the GCC featuring distribution, risk retention, product mix, technical performance, profitability, investment management, external borrowings, credit management, capital management, financial strength and credit ratings, mergers & acquisitions and capital restructuring.

Thu, April 1st, 2021

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Most insurers confirm meeting solvency requirements at end 2017

Mon, March 19th, 2018

Most insurers have confirmed that they met solvency requirements at the end of last year but left their solvency margins undisclosed.

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Control mechanism needed to calculate insurers permissible distributable profits

Wed, April 4th, 2018

A defined control mechanism is needed for insurance companies in the UAE to calculate the permissible distributable profit to shareholders (dividend).

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Insurers highlight areas for improvement in dealings with brokers

Thu, October 5th, 2017

Loading by brokers, poor support in premium collection and weak product and industry knowledge have been cited as the top concerns of insurers when dealing with brokers in the UAE.

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