The Insurance and Social Security Supervisory Authority (ACAPS) in Morocco is currently conducting a feasibility study on the introduction of mandatory home insurance. This approach is part of a comprehensive vision of protection against home-related risks and modernisation of the insurance framework in Morocco, reported Hespress.
This study marks a crucial step in efforts to improve the resilience of households and the real estate sector. Despite significant progress in access to housing in Morocco, multi-risk home insurance remains largely low, particularly for bank-loans financed homes. The Al Haouz earthquake in September 2023 highlighted the vulnerability of Moroccan households, many of whom were left unprotected against the costs incurred by disasters.
The study will be conducted by ARM Consultants with its main objectives being to assess the real needs in terms of home insurance, to draft an account of the offers available in the Moroccan insurance market, and to draw from international experiences to develop a strategy adapted to the national context.
The study will also focus on the risks associated with the use of housing and will consider the economic and social impacts of a possible insurance obligation, including the implementation of regulatory adjustments and control mechanisms in order to ensure a smooth and inclusive implementation of this measure.
A push for the insurance sector
This initiative would strengthen citizens' confidence in the insurance system while stimulating the growth of the sector. By making home insurance mandatory, ACAPS aims to reduce the economic consequences of natural disasters, improve housing resilience, and ensure better protection for households.
ACAPS said that with an appropriate legislative framework and a clear roadmap, this reform could not only transform the insurance landscape in Morocco, but also position the country as a regional model in risk management and social welfare. By aligning its practices with international standards, Morocco is once again demonstrating its determination to modernize its institutions and protect its citizens.
In Morocco, home insurance is offered in the form of guarantees grouped into multi-risk home insurance products. The 13 approved insurance companies, including 4 takaful operators, provide formulas covering various risks that may affect homes or their contents.