GCC insurers entered the ongoing regional geopolitical escalation from a position of relative strength, with 1Q2026 results continuing to reflect strong premium growth and profitability across most markets, according to a report by research and...
Rising geopolitical tensions have increasingly affected insurance markets across the GCC, driving stronger demand for specialty insurance products such as war-risk, marine, political risk, and cyber insurance, according to Dubai-based investment banking advisory firm Alpen Capital.
The operating performance of Qatar Islamic Insurance Group (QIIG) is strong, says AM Best, which expects profitability to remain broadly consistent with 2025 results over the medium term, supported by strong underwriting profitability and moderate investment returns.
Oman Qatar Insurance Company (OQIC) has announced that S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has assigned the company its first long-term Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating of 'A-' with a 'Stable' outlook.