Egypt eyes cat bonds for economic protection and insurance market growth

A study undertaken by The Insurance Federation of Egypt has highlighted how the use of catastrophe bonds can help protect the country’s economy and society from natural catastrophe events, while also opening new opportunities for its insurance market.

We’ve reported in the past how Egypt has looked to implement an insurance-linked securities (ILS) framework across the country.

In 2022, the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) of Egypt put ILS in its strategic plan, showcasing how this could be an important new investment and risk transfer channel for the country.

Now, in 2025, the country appears to be eyeing up catastrophe bonds to help protect its economy and society, while also playing a crucial role towards helping its insurance and reinsurance market access international capital sources.

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