Intense competition for this year's Middle East Insurance Industry Awards has produced a distinguished list of 56 finalists, encompassing insurers, brokers, risk managers, service providers, and industry leaders.
Each finalist is contending for recognition in their respective category in the 12th annual edition of these prestigious industry awards. The competition this year drew 150 entries from across the region hoping to win the top honours in 19 categories. The finalists were shortlisted by a panel of 22 judges – comprising CEOs, senior executives, association heads and industry experts – through a remote judging process.
The awards acknowledge the achievements of individuals and companies in the insurance sector across the MENA region. The awards seek to encourage higher standards and increased professionalism within the market. The process is structured with defined criteria and judging requirements to ensure transparency.
In the first stage, judges arrive at a list of finalists by going through entries comprising a 1,200- word write-up each. The final round will take place on 24th and 25th September where the judges will discuss the shortlist in detail to select the winners by secret ballot. The entire process is audited by EY.
The winners will be announced at a gala dinner on 26 November 2025 at Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The 2025 Middle East Insurance Industry Awards finalists are:
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Life Insurance Company of the Year
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General Insurance Company of the Year
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Health Insurance Company of the Year
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TPA of the Year
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Nextcare Claims Management
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NAS Neuron Health Services
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Mednet Global Healthcare Solution
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Takaful Company of the Year
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Managing General Agent of the Year
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Educational and Training Initiative of the Year
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Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF)
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Chartered Insurance Institute Middle East
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Corporate Risk Management Institute – CRMI
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Digital Transformation of the Year
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GIG Gulf
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HAYAH Insurance Company
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Sukoon Insurance
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InsurTech of the Year
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Strategic Partner of the Year
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Corporate Risk Manager of the Year
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Majed Al Marzooqi, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
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Ashwag Alzahrani, RiskIQ Consulting
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Dr Riyad Jaddal, Go Global
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Law Firm of the Year
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Broker of the Year
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Reinsurance Broker of the Year
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Life Reinsurer of the Year
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General Reinsurer of the Year
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Woman Leader of the Year
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Gracita Aoa De Gracia, Dubai International Financial Centre Authority
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May Hleileh, Emirates Insurance Company
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Leah Cotterill, Cigna Healthcare Middle East & Africa
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Young Leader of the Year
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Khalid Jishi, Arab Loss Adjusters (ALA)
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Avinash Babur, InsuranceMarket.ae
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Abdulla AlMarzooqi, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
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Insurance Industry Leader of the Year
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