Islamic insurance News

AIG UK Sells Its 1st Sharia-Compliant M&A Policy in London

AIG UK said on Thursday it had underwritten its first sharia-compliant warranty and indemnity policy out of London’s M&A insurance market, as the city looks to Islamic finance to help bring new business. Development of Islamic finance is accelerating in …

London’s Development of Islamic Products Enhances Position as Insurance Hub

Islamic financial activity in London is developing a growing maturity, the chief executive of the International Underwriting Association (IUA), stated. Dave Matcham pointed to the growth of commercial sharia compliant products as an important example of the innovation required by …

Cobalt Becomes Insurer of Preference for Major UK Infrastructure Project

Shariah-compliant managing general agent Cobalt Underwriting has been selected as the insurer of preference for the proposed London Paramount Entertainment Resort in Kent, England. Valued at £3 billion ($4.6 billion), the Paramount Studios-backed project is set to transform the Swanscombe …

Malaysia Islamic Insurers Seek to Double Policyholders by Going Digital

Malaysia’s Islamic insurers are seeking to double policyholders in five years by investing more in digital technologies to attract a younger audience, according to the industry association’s head. Takaful operators should also step up educational campaigns to boost customers to …

Dubai Launches Drive to Develop Islamic Insurance, Banking Sectors

Dubai is launching a drive to develop its Islamic business sector, aiming to attract fresh investment from the Middle East and south-east Asia, the emirate’s ruler said on Wednesday. The government will promote Islamic banking and insurance, Islamic financial products …