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Bahrain: Takaful premium volume up 7% in 2013, regulatory official says

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Abdul Rahman Al Baker, an executive director at Central Bank of Bahrain, has said that Bahrain's takaful industry reported a 7% year-on-year growth in 2013 with premiums totaling 57.2 million Bahraini dinars ($151.7 million), Bahrain News Agency reports.

Takaful premiums made up 22% of the total gross premiums in the country.

Growth prospects remain strong, said Mr. Al Baker.

By the end of 2014, the global takaful industry contribution is likely to touch $14 billion, a 14% growth over 2013, Mr. Al Baker said.

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