The takaful sector remains a small player within Islamic finance, accounting for less than 2% of the tota...
Algeria: Agricultural disaster insurance scheme to be launched shortly
The Caisse Nationale de Mutualité Agricole (CNMA), which dominates the agricultural insurance market, is preparing to launch "very soon" a product covering crops for climate change risks, such as drought and floods.
The Caisse Nationale de Mutualité Agricole (CNMA), which dominates the agricultural insurance market, is preparing to launch "very soon" a product covering crops for climate change risks, such as drought and floods.
Article / 2 days ago
Turkiye: Agricultural insurance pool pays out US$1.2m promptly for tornado damage
TARSIM, the Agricultural Insurance Pool, has paid out TRY39m ($1.2m) to greenhouse producers in the southern province of Antalya whose crops were damaged by a recent tornado...
TARSIM, the Agricultural Insurance Pool, has paid out TRY39m ($1.2m) to greenhouse producers in the southern province of Antalya whose crops were damaged by a recent tornado...
Article / 2 months ago
Turkiye: Govt to launch income protection insurance scheme nationwide for grain growers
The Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Mr Ibrahim Yumakli has announced that the government plans to offer income protection insurance across the country in 2024 for growers of all types of grain.
The Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Mr Ibrahim Yumakli has announced that the government plans to offer income protection insurance across the country in 2024 for growers of all types of grain.
Article / 4 months ago
Morocco: Agriculture Ministry to expand insurance programme for various crops
The Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests is planning to extend insurance coverage for the agricultural sector by 84,000ha.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests is planning to extend insurance coverage for the agricultural sector by 84,000ha.
Article / 5 months ago
Egypt: Regulator prioritises agricultural insurance
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) places agricultural insurance at the forefront of its agenda to develop the sector
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) places agricultural insurance at the forefront of its agenda to develop the sector
Article / 6 months ago
Morocco: Govt plans to establish parametric insurance for farmers
Morocco is working on establishing an index-based insurance system, to better support farmers during periods of drought.
Morocco is working on establishing an index-based insurance system, to better support farmers during periods of drought.
Article / 7 months ago
Tunisia: Proportion of farmers with insurance is less than 8%
Less than 8% of farmers are insured in Tunisia, according to Mr Hassène Feki, president of the Tunisian Federation of Insurance Companies (FTUSA).
Less than 8% of farmers are insured in Tunisia, according to Mr Hassène Feki, president of the Tunisian Federation of Insurance Companies (FTUSA).
Article / 8 months ago
Tanzania: Insurers form agricultural and oil & gas consortia
Several Tanzanian insurance companies recently established a consortium for insuring large and valuable projects in the country to reduce reliance on foreign insurance companies, revealed Commissioner of Insurance, Dr Baghayo Saqware.
Several Tanzanian insurance companies recently established a consortium for insuring large and valuable projects in the country to reduce reliance on foreign insurance companies, revealed Commissioner of Insurance, Dr Baghayo Saqware.
Article / 8 months ago
Algeria: Agricultural insurer sees uptick in insurance sales to farmers
More and more farmers are aware of the risks that could cause crop losses, according to the latest annual report of the Caisse Nationale de Mutualité Agricole (CNMA), Algeria's first agricultural insurer.
More and more farmers are aware of the risks that could cause crop losses, according to the latest annual report of the Caisse Nationale de Mutualité Agricole (CNMA), Algeria's first agricultural insurer.
Article / 9 months ago
Angola: IFC cooperates with insurance regulator on agricultural insurance
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Angolan Insurance Regulation and Supervision Agency (ARSEG) have signed a partnership agreement to boost access to agricultural insurance
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Angolan Insurance Regulation and Supervision Agency (ARSEG) have signed a partnership agreement to boost access to agricultural insurance
Article / 10 months ago