Algeria: Takaful segment posts over 80% growth

Source: Middle East Insurance Review | May 2026

Gross written contributions in Algeria’s takaful segment jumped 84% to DZD1.45bn ($11m) in 2025 from DZD785m in 2024, according to the National Insurance Market Outlook report released by the National Insurance Council (CNA).

The report also said the overall insurance market grew by 8.8% in 2025 to reach a record gross premium of DZD200.5bn, including international acceptances, compared with DZD184.3bn in the previous year, while paid claims rose by 7.9% year on year.

General takaful business increased by over 113% to DZD852m from DZD399m, while family takaful operations recorded a 54% year-on-year increase to DZD595m. Combined, general and family takaful operations accounted for around 0.7% of total premium income in the insurance market. M

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