12^th Middle East Insurance Industry Awards 2025

Let the competition begin with the new class of 2025

On behalf of Middle East Insurance Review, it is my honour to announce the launch of the 12th Middle East Insurance Industry Awards (MIIA) which marks the starting point comprising months of intense competition, scrutiny and judging towards the final goal – taking the trophy!

The MIIA trophy has become the trophy to win and we are truly humbled to have been part of this journey. The trophy symbolises not only achieving best-in-class over the qualifying period, but more importantly showcases the sweat and tears of hard work the nominees have sincerely pushed boundaries for. For us at Middle East Insurance Review, it has been so gratifying to be a part of the industry evolution over the last 12 years and to watch how the industry has strived through highs and lows, through pandemics and wars, and through economic booms and recessions. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the industry for their confidence and faith in MEIR over the years. We all share one common goal – to reach for growth, new milestones and improve industry practices.

The power of the MIIA trophy still remains! The awards recognise most outstanding of companies, individuals and initiatives and helps push the industry in the endless climb to excellence, targeting a goal post that is continuously moving, and creating an ecosystem that never remains stagnant, dusting off new challenges each year.

We are truly excited to see what this year’s nominees will bring to the table. We anticipate a flood of entries that will add to the excitement of this competition and as always, we are very humbled to salute the who’s who in the industry for their achievements.

At this juncture, we would like to thank the 20 judges who have continued selflessly to do their part towards this cause, despite their punishing schedules. Their prestige, integrity, insight and market intelligence add weight to these awards, and it is their contribution, advice and support that have made the MIIA trophy what it is today. The stringent and watertight process is still strictly and meticulously maintained to make these awards the most respected, thanks to the auditor, EY. The judges go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure it remains so. No judge is allowed to score if any nominee presents a conflict of interest, and this helps maintain the objectivity and fairness of the process.

As we did in the past couple of years, we will continue to give company-specific finalists the chance to present their case directly to the judges via an interview process. This has helped present a first-hand view to the judges and also display the passion and sincerity of the nominees which adds to the write-ups submitted.

We would also like to thank our valued sponsors who have supported this cause over the years and without whom, these awards would not have been possible. The importance of the awards is exemplified by the fact that many sponsors have stayed on course with us from the very beginning.

We remind all nominees to be prepared to present in front of the judges should they make the cut as finalists, and to add to the spirit of the competition, please ensure you are present at the Awards ceremony. To respect the time of the judges and to honour the symbol of the trophy, we appreciate your attendance so that the trophy is handed proudly to the rightful winners. So do mark the date for the Gala Awards night in Dubai!

Let the competition begin. Send in your nominations following the criteria closely to prevent disqualification. Judges are looking out for clear examples of what you have done during the qualifying period. Ensure you use this opportunity wisely. Both self-nominations and third-party nominations carry equal weight. If you feel a company is worthy of being considered, do send in your suggestions as well.

We at MEIR take this opportunity to wish you all the very best. We hope to see you in person at the gala extravaganza, as a recipient of the trophy in November 2025.