Middle East Insurance Review (MEIR) has opened nominations for the prestigious Middle East Insurance Industry Awards (MIIA) for this year-which is the 13th annual edition.
As MEIR celebrates its 20th anniversary, this year’s Awards take on a special significance. We take pride in being an integral part of the MENA insurance family. We have been with you through every market cycle, witnessing firsthand the industry’s steadfastness. This has fostered a deep sense of community, and we remain dedicated to documenting your successes and championing the industry’s resilience.
The need for insurance in the MENA region has never been greater—which is why the industry continues to attract top talent at every level.
The Awards present an opportunity to be recognised for the transformational change and contributions to the industry made during the qualifying period.
If you know anyone or any insurance entity worthy of being considered for the Awards—yourself and your organisation included—we encourage you to send in your nominations now. Both self-nominations and third-party nominations carry equal weight.
These awards help propel the industry to new heights – and so we need to hear from everyone with a winning tale to tell, for others to aspire to and emulate across the industry.
Deadline for third-party nominations: 2 June 2026
Deadline for self-nominations: 2 July 2026
This year, we have tightened the Award categories to ensure more relevance. The 2026 Award categories are:
Award categories include:
1. Life Insurance Company of the Year
2. General Insurance Company of the Year
3. Health Insurance Company of the Year
4. TPA of the Year
5. Takaful Company of the Year
6. Managing General Agent of the Year
7. Educational & Training Initiative of the Year
8. Digital Transformation of the Year
9. InsurTech of the Year
10. Strategic Partner to the Industry
11. Corporate Risk Manager of the Year
12. Broker of the Year
13. Reinsurance Broker of the Year
14. Life Reinsurance Initiative of the Year
15. General Reinsurer of the Year
16. Woman Leader of the Year
17. Young Leader of the Year
18. Insurance Industry Leader of the Year
For all categories, the qualifying period is from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2026.
For more details, please visit www.meinsurancereview.com/meirawards2026