Bahrain: AWRIS shows strong 2025 growth driven by higher premiums and investment returns

Source: Middle East Insurance Review | Aug 2026

The Arab War Risks Insurance Syndicate (AWRIS) delivered strong financial performance for 2025, with net premiums rising by 22.4% and net profit increasing by 20.6% compared with the previous year.

These results were supported by improved investment returns—a 3.1% increase in return on investment — aside from effective control of expenses, said AWRIS in a statement. Absolute financial figures were not disclosed.

The Syndicate’s financial resilience was further underscored by AM Best, which, for the fourth consecutive year, has affirmed AWRIS’s strong ratings with a stable outlook, highlighting the pool’s financial solidity and sound underwriting practices. AM Best assigned a financial strength rating of ‘B++’ (Good) and a long-term issuer credit rating of ‘BBB+’ (Good) in 2022.

AWRIS offers war risk reinsurance, offering a wide portfolio, including Marine Cargo War, Marine Hull War, War on Land, Political Violence, Sabotage and Terrorism, Kidnap & Ransom, Passive War, Event Cancellation, and others. AWRIS serves 200+ members across the Arab region. M

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