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Lux Actuaries Expands Regional Presence with New Office in Jordan
Firm News1 September 2025

Lux Actuaries Expands Regional Presence with New Office in Jordan

Lux Actuaries is proud to announce its geographic expansion into Amman, Jordan. Effective September 2025, our new branch strengthens our Middle East presence through the integration of the established Allied Actuarial Consultancy team.

The Growing Importance of Actuarial Expertise in Climate Risk and Financial Strategy
ESG5 February 2025

The Growing Importance of Actuarial Expertise in Climate Risk and Financial Strategy

Severe climate catastrophes are producing cascading economic impacts globally. Understand why deep actuarial expertise is now indispensable for accurately pricing accelerating weather-related risks and developing resilient macro-financial strategies.

GCC Insurance Market Q3 2024: Key Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
General Insurance21 November 2024

GCC Insurance Market Q3 2024: Key Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

The GCC insurance landscape faced severe underwriting challenges through Q3 2024. Read our comprehensive market analysis examining regional trends, rising investment income, and shifting corporate strategies.

GCC Insurance Market Q1 2024: Earnings Surge Amid Investment Gains
General Insurance26 June 2024

GCC Insurance Market Q1 2024: Earnings Surge Amid Investment Gains

Propelled by massive investment income gains, the GCC insurance sector demonstrated powerful acceleration in Q1 2024. Read our latest market analysis exploring the strategic shifts and economic dynamics driving the sudden earnings surge.

Insights into FY 2023: Growth and Challenges in the GCC Insurance Market
IFRS Standards16 April 2024

Insights into FY 2023: Growth and Challenges in the GCC Insurance Market

Despite the rigorous demands of adopting IFRS 17, listed GCC insurers achieved record revenue growth of 19% in 2023, reaching USD 32.2 billion. Dive into the data shaping regional M&A activity, strategic maneuvers, and market expansion.

Lux's new Riyadh location: Embracing a New Chapter of Growth
Firm News22 February 2024

Lux's new Riyadh location: Embracing a New Chapter of Growth

Cementing our position as the premier actuarial partner in Saudi Arabia, Lux Actuaries proudly announces the opening of our new central office in Riyadh, a strategic expansion demonstrating our unwavering commitment to KSA growth initiatives.

Navigating IFRS 17: Insights from Q3 2023 in the GCC Insurance Landscape
IFRS Standards19 December 2023

Navigating IFRS 17: Insights from Q3 2023 in the GCC Insurance Landscape

The GCC insurance landscape demonstrated remarkable resilience in Q3 2023, achieving a 91% IFRS 17 adoption rate. Review the latest market analysis covering significant regulatory progress and shifting equity paradigms across listed insurers.

UAE Announces Pioneering Employee Benefits Scheme for Private Sector Workers
IAS19, EB & Pensions8 November 2023

UAE Announces Pioneering Employee Benefits Scheme for Private Sector Workers

Fundamentally reforming worker welfare, the UAE government has unveiled a modernized End-of-Service savings scheme. Discover the implications of transitioning corporate gratuity obligations into highly regulated, structured investment funds.

Embracing IFRS 17: Insights from Q2 2023 in the GCC
IFRS Standards25 September 2023

Embracing IFRS 17: Insights from Q2 2023 in the GCC

By Q2 2023, 83% of listed GCC insurers had successfully transitioned to IFRS 17 frameworks. Explore our analysis of regional trends, exploring how shifting regulatory demands continue to evolve equity and profitability metrics across the sector.

GCC Insurers Embrace IFRS 17: Transition Impact Negligible, but Challenges Linger
IFRS Standards15 July 2023

GCC Insurers Embrace IFRS 17: Transition Impact Negligible, but Challenges Linger

With 78% of listed GCC insurers adopting IFRS 17 by Q1 2023, the financial landscape has fundamentally shifted. Dive into our data detailing why overall equity impact was negligible while net profits and combined ratios saw favorable gains.

Lux Actuaries to Support Arab Actuarial Conference 2023 as Platinum Sponsor
Firm News15 March 2023

Lux Actuaries to Support Arab Actuarial Conference 2023 as Platinum Sponsor

As Platinum Sponsors, Lux Actuaries proudly supports the Arab Actuarial Conference 2023 in Egypt. Join leading experts from across the Middle East & Africa to discuss AI, climate change, and the expanding demand for robust life and health products.

Model Management Standards and Guidance for UAE banks
Banking & Investments4 January 2023

Model Management Standards and Guidance for UAE banks

The Central Bank of the UAE has implemented strict new Model Management Standards. Discover how these mandatory modeling practices aim to curtail model risk, refine capital requirements, and homogenize decision-making across UAE banks.