AIG places Shariah-compliant insurance policy

American International Group (AIG) has placed the first Shariah-compliant insurance policy in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) for merger and acquisitions activity.

AIG offers a range of Islamic insurance solutions for M&A transactions, through its partnership with Shariah-compliant managing general agent Cobalt Underwriting. AIG’s Warranty and Indemnity (W&I) insurance product helps protect buyers and sellers from financial losses if misrepresentations or inaccuracies in representations or warranties occur.

Mark Storrie, emerging markets M&A manager at AIG said: “With any transaction, there is always the risk of an unknown or undiscoverable issue turning what was thought to be the perfect deal into something rather less attractive. This insurance product offers a practical solution, and we are very pleased to have placed the first policy in the region.”

Sheikh Zubair Miah, internal Shariah scholar of Cobalt Underwriting, added: “The MENA region has always been at the forefront of Islamic finance. AIG’s Islamic M&A insurance product is another step in the positive direction ensuring that all aspects of Islamic financial transactions are Shariah-compliant, relinquishing the need to rely on the principle of necessity (Dharurah). Cobalt is pleased to have worked with AIG to introduce its highly-rated W&I insurance product, which has been reviewed and structured to ensure it strictly adheres to principles of Islamic insurance.”

Get the latest re/insurance news sent to your inbox every day -  Sign up to our free email newsletters

Today’s news stories

Swiss Life under US Department of Justice investigation over tax evasion role

Lloyd's Canopius faces downgrade due to sale

Markel underwriting director to step down from top executive role

AmTrust sells management policy system for $200m

Canada Life strikes £1.7bn longevity risk reinsurance agreement

Don't miss our insurtech email newsletter - sign up today