Please note that these publications are intended for use by market practitioners (Lloyd's managing agents) only. They are provided for information only and no representation is made as to their completeness or accuracy.
Please email lita@lloyds.com or call +44 (0)20 7327 6677 for a password.
Snapshot - Israel (November 2006)
This snapshot gives high level statistics on the business environment, insurance environment and Lloyd's business in Israel.
Download Snapshot - Israel (767KB, pdf)
Report - Bridging the Gulf - Update '07 (June 2007)
This Report is a review of current developments in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries comparing the comparative strengths of each insurance market from a Lloyd's perspective.
Download Bridging the Gulf '07 (1.6MB, pdf)
This update is accompanied by a presentation for managing agents who are keen to understand the context of business dynamics in the region.
Download Presentation Bridging the Gulf '07 (2.23MB, pdf)
Snapshot - Egypt (November 2006)
A statistical overview of premium development, market players and distribution in the Egyptian insurance market from a Lloyd's perspective.
Download Snapshot - Egypt (209KB, pdf)
Snapshot - South Africa (November 2006)
Bridging the Gulf (September 2006)
A comprehensive regional overview looking at the transformation in the Middle East and its impact on opportunities for the insurance industry.
This document includes a market directory, Country Briefs on the seven Gulf States and a review of Takaful for Managing Agents only.
Download Bridging the Gulf (2.13MB, pdf)
The key findings are presented in this shorter document, which is freely-available.
Download Key Findings - Bridging the Gulf (1.52MB, pdf)Brief - Bahrain (August 2006)
Bahrain has the freest economy in the Middle East with a comparatively developed insurance sector.
Download Brief - Bahrain (847KB, pdf)
Brief - Iran (August 2006)
Despite economic sanctions, Iran's economy has experienced strong growth which is reflected in the insurance market.
Download Brief - Iran (355KB, pdf)
Brief - Kuwait (August 2006)
Kuwait's economic growth is being supported by high oil prices and its role as a gateway into Iraq. The insurance sector, however, remains underdeveloped.Download Brief - Kuwait (408KB, pdf)
Brief - Oman (August 2006)
With small oil reserves Oman's focus is on diversification, although the insurance sector remains underdeveloped.
Download Brief - Oman (213KB, pdf)
Brief - Qatar (August 2006)
Economic growth is fueling growth in Qatar's insurance market. Competition is high and consolidation of local companies seems likely.
Download Brief - Qatar (415KB, pdf)
Brief - Saudi Arabia (August 2006)
New legislation has brought uncertainty to the Saudi Arabian insurance market although high growth makes it an attractive market.
Download Brief - Saudi Arabia (383KB, pdf)
Brief - United Arab Emirates (August 2006)
Despite strong economic growth, structural factors have restricted insurance market growth in the United Arab Emirates. Download Brief - United Arab Emirates (491KB, pdf)
Takaful Review (August 2006)
Overview of the development of Islamic insurance and reinsurance, known as Takaful.
Download Takaful Review (213KB, pdf)
Snapshot - North Africa (May 2006)
A statistical overview of the insurance environment and Lloyd's position in North Africa.Download Snapshot - North Africa (187KB, pdf)
Brief - South Africa (February 2006)
South Africa's economy is growing consistently, fuelling a consumer boom which has positive implications for the insurance industry.
Download Brief - South Africa (306KB, pdf)
Please email lita@lloyds.com or call +44 (0)20 7327 6677 if you have any queries regarding these downloads. 