GCC MARKETS
Selected by Axxion’s GCC market monitor from regulators and the regional insurance press. Each item links to the original report. Updated 9 October 2026.
Kuwait · Regulation
Kuwait's insurance regulator directed insurers to disclose the number and percentage of Kuwaiti nationals in their workforce, the Asia/Middle East Insurance Review reported.
Kuwait · Financial results
First Takaful's financial performance in Kuwait was boosted by its investment results.
Kuwait · Financial results
The A3 rating of Al Ahleia was affirmed, supported by Kuwait Re global expansion, according to Middle East Insurance Review.
Kuwait · Financial results
Kuwait mid-tier takaful firms are expected to maintain underwriting profitability and adequate capital buffers, according to Middle East Insurance Review.
Kuwait · Regulation
Kuwait's Insurance Regulatory Unit issued Circular No. 20 of 2026 adopting a standard form for insurance companies to report the data and percentages of Kuwaiti national employees working in the sector.
Kuwait · Financial results
Underwriting was the lead driver of Kuwait's insurance industry growth in the first half of 2026, according to Asia/Middle East Insurance Review.
Kuwait · Financial results
Gulf Insurance Group (GIG) reported strong operating results in Kuwait, driven by underwriting and investment operations, according to Asia/Middle East Insurance Review; figures not captured in the scraped text.
Kuwait · Financial results
AM Best has confirmed the credit ratings of Gulf Insurance Group (GIG) and its Kuwait subsidiary GIG-Kuwait, according to Atlas Magazine.
Kuwait · Financial results
Atlas Magazine reported on the first-half 2026 financial results of Kuwait's publicly listed insurance companies; specific figures were not captured in the scraped text.
Kuwait · Regulation
Kuwait's Insurance Regulatory Unit issued Resolution No. 50 of 2026 on renewing practice licences under Insurance Law No. 125 of 2019 and its executive regulations.
Kuwait · Regulation
Kuwaits Insurance Regulatory Unit issued Decision No. 49 of 2026 addressing branches of entities that regularised their status under the insurance law and its executive regulations.
Kuwait · Corporate activity
ACE Gallagher has acquired Kuwait-based UPI Brokers, according to Middle East Insurance Review.