The UAE insurance sector delivered a strong performance in 2025, demonstrating broad-based improvement across both conventional and takaful portfolios, according to an update by BADRI Management Consultancy, based on listed insurers' audited financial statements.
Orient Insurance, the UAE's leading insurance provider, has delivered solid financial results for the three months ended 31 March 2026. The company continued its positive growth trajectory across key financial indicators, reflecting disciplined underwriting, prudent risk management, and a continued focus on delivering customer-centric insurance solutions.
International law firm DAC Beachcroft (DACB) plans to expand into the Middle East with the opening of a new office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) this summer, strengthening the firm's ability to support clients across the insurance and health sectors.
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, continues to solidify its position as a global (re)insurance hub, with gross written premiums reaching $4.2bn in 2025, an increase of 20% year-on-year.
Sukoon Insurance, one of the biggest insurers in the UAE, has chalked up profit before tax of AED141.7m ($38.6m) in the first quarter of this year, a 24% jump year-on-year, driven by an improved operational performance and a prudent income-focused investment portfolio.
Aon Reinsurance Solutions - DIFC has appointed Mr Nassib Barbir as Chief Client Office-Treaty, effective May. He joins from Liberty Specialty Markets where he spent over 10 years as Assistant Vice President - Treaty - Lloyd's at the DIFC.
Fidelity United has announced a strategic partnership with SlashData, a UAE-based technology company specialising in building national-scale digital platforms that connect the public and private sectors.
Soter Insure, which provides institutional-grade insurance for the digital asset economy, yesterday announced that it has received full authorisation from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) for insurance intermediation.
Emirates Insurance Company has announced the appointment of Mr Jean Claus as CFO, effective 1 May 2026. His appointment followed the retirement of Mr Aart Lehmkuhl on 30 April 2026.
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the ADGM, an international financial free zone in Abu Dhabi, has announced the implementation of several changes to enhance ADGM's insurance regulatory framework, and introduce proportionate requirements for the identification and management of climate-related financial risk.