MENA News

Talbot Underwriting (MENA) Appoints Warren as New CEO

Talbot Underwriting, Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Validus Holdings, announced the appointment of Matthew Warren as CEO of Talbot Underwriting (MENA) Ltd., formally known as Underwriting Risk Services (Middle East) Ltd. He has over 26 years international experience in …

MICC Urges MENA insurers to Become National Champions, Regional Players

A recent bulletin points out that the “future of the MENA [Middle East North Africa] Insurance market remains bright, but the local insurance companies must start their transition from fragmented companies to become national champions and regional players now.” The …

A.M. Best to Open Branch in Dubai for Middle East, Africa, Asia

Rating agency A.M. Best’s London office said it has obtained the necessary approvals to establish a branch operation in the Dubai International Financial Center in Dubai, UAE. The new office will serve Middle East-North Africa, South and Central Asia. The …

Best Special Report: Finds Strong Reinsurance Demand in Middle East, No. Africa

A newly issued special report from A.M. Best notes that although the “reinsurance environment in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is stagnant in many aspects, it also contains many elements that are in an exciting stage of …