Middle East Insurance Review (MEIR)
Middle East Insurance Review (MEIR) remains the strongest industry publication on the ground servicing MENA as well as the broader African markets.
MEIR is uniquely positioned as we cover three major markets – the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
We are the ONLY publication that is privileged to be the official media of all the major industry events in the MENA region – such as GAIF, FAIR, AIO, Sharm Rendezvous – as well as those in Asia. Plus, we remain the only magazine with a dedicated section on takaful, putting us in pole position as the trusted source of reliable and up-to-date news on both the conventional and takaful fronts.
Middle East Insurance Review also has in its portfolio “Africa eWeekly” where you can keep up-to-date with the latest insurance news from Africa; and the “Middle East Insurance Industry Awards (MIIA)” that has played an instrumental part in raising industry standards in the twelve years since it was first launched. The Awards are regarded as the benchmark for excellence in the market and touted as the Oscars for the industry. With a high-level judging panel, as well as a transparent judging process audited by EY, the MIIA has become a highly-anticipated industry event.
www.meinsurancereview.com
AM BEST
Founded in 1899, AM Best is the world's largest credit rating agency specialising in the insurance industry.
AM Best credit rating services assess the creditworthiness of, and/or report on, over 16,000 insurance companies worldwide. Its commentaries, research and analysis provide additional insight.
With offices in the United States, London, Amsterdam, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai, the company does business in over 100 countries. AM Best expanded its coverage in MENA in the last two decades, becoming the pre-eminent rating agency for (re)insurers in the region. Its MENA, South and Central Asia office, established in the Dubai International Financial Centre, serves clients throughout the region and develops new relationships with both start-ups and established companies.
AM Best has been awarded more than 20 international 'Best Rating Agency' accolades between 2009 and 2026.
Our Insight, Your Advantage™
www.ambest.com
Callidus
Callidus is a niche risk and compliance consulting firm with deep roots in the insurance and reinsurance landscape of the Middle East. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Dubai, Callidus is a strategic partner of the DIFC and proudly serves a majority share of licensed insurers, reinsurers, MGAs, and intermediaries operating in the region.
With a senior leadership and advisory team comprising of former Lloyd's professionals, Big Four alumni, and ex-regulator compliance personnel from global banks, Callidus brings unmatched competence to the table. Its bespoke services span authorisation, regulatory compliance, AML advisory, company secretarial, finance and accounting, and government liaison which are delivered with precision and integrity.
The firm's Chennai-based Centre of Excellence ensures continuity, efficiency, and a deep pool of expertise, supporting its clients globally. With an affiliate operation in London and a culturally diverse workforce, Callidus is uniquely positioned to draw on a wealth of local expertise whilst being cognisant of international best practice.
Its team's insight and knowledge, honed over decades of in-house and advisory experience, enable it to guide clients through the diverse regulatory frameworks across the DIFC, ADGM, and mainland UAE. Whether supporting reinsurance brokers, a new entrant in the DIFC or an established insurer on-shore, Callidus is known for its tailored, responsive, and practical solutions.
www.callidusmena.com
Chedid Re
Established in 1998, Chedid Re has since powered people, partners, and pathways in the reinsurance sector. With more than 400 professionals based across its global offices – in Riyadh, Paris, London, Limassol, Dubai, Casablanca, Beirut, and Abidjan for Chedid Re's Africa operations – its commitment is to go where its partners grow. This promise stands at the heart of its journey, delivered with the support of 400-plus insurance companies in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
Over the past 25-plus years, the company has forged enduring alliances with some of the world's most prominent reinsurance players, including as a registered Lloyd's broker since 2015. Its customer centricity, product and service innovation, and power partnerships have consistently ranked it among the world's top 15 reinsurance brokers.
Chedid Re's portfolio has kept pace with its expansionary drive, today covering reinsurance, retrocession, treaty, and facultative products and services. Under the umbrella of its parent company, Chedid Capital, a leading investment group in the Middle East and Africa's (re)insurance sector, Chedid Re continues to invest in technology and talent as the key pillars to its future-proof growth.
www.chedidre.com
Cigna
Cigna Healthcare is a global health service company dedicated to improving the health and vitality of everyone they serve. With a heritage of over 250 years, Cigna Healthcare maintains a global sales capability in 30 countries and jurisdictions, employing over 72,000 people who service more than 164m customer relationships.
Operating for more than 19 years in the Middle East region, Cigna Healthcare serves the GCC markets and Lebanon through its locally regulated entities. The company delivers both health and wellness services to individuals, employers, and government entities in the region.
With a deep-rooted understanding of the African continent for over 60 years, servicing over 250,000 members, Cigna Healthcare services corporates through direct partnerships with locally licensed insurers in each market, providing health insurance for local companies and multinationals.
www.cigna-me.com
Fidelity United
United Fidelity Insurance is a UAE-based insurance company. Since commencing operations in 1976, the company has steadily grown. It rebranded as Fidelity United in 2018 following a strategic partnership with Fidelity Assurance & Reinsurance SARL.
Fidelity United is licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE to offer both consumer and commercial insurance solutions, including motor, health, property, marine, engineering, liability and employee benefits. The company also provides travel, home, and pet insurance, serving the diverse needs of individuals and businesses across the UAE.
Fidelity United is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), reflecting its commitment to transparency and strong corporate governance. Fidelity Assurance & Reinsurance and Ghobash Group are the major shareholders of the company.
With over four decades in the market, Fidelity United has established itself as a trusted name in the UAE insurance sector, recognised for its reliability and client-centric focus.
www.fidelityunited.ae
GIG
Established in 1962 in Kuwait, Gulf Insurance Group (GIG) is one of the largest and most diversified insurance groups in the Middle East and North Africa, with operations in life, non-life and takaful. As a regional insurance powerhouse, the Group enjoys a strong competitive market position in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan and Egypt and excellent operational footprints in UAE, KSA, Turkey, Algeria, Qatar, Oman, Iraq and Lebanon with reported consolidated assets of $4.3bn as of 31 December 2025.
With over 60 years of operational excellence, GIG has established itself as a leader and pioneer in the insurance industry by offering innovative and high-quality products and services that are tailored to meet the unique needs of our valued stakeholders. With more than 100 branches, +4,000 employees and +3.5m customers, GIG is delivering unprecedented growth for a sustainable future.
GIG has attained a competitive edge in its markets through the implementation of a comprehensive approach involving the latest IT services, innovation in products and distribution, strong customer relations management and robust enterprise risk management. Furthermore, GIG utilises the best standards in corporate governance, prudent underwriting practices, and its decentralised business model focusing on human capital development and digitisation.
GIG holds a Financial Strength Rating of 'A' (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of 'a+' (Excellent) having a Stable outlook from AM Best Europe – Rating Services, a Financial Strength Rating of 'A+' with Stable outlook from Standard & Poor's and an Insurance Financial Strength Rating (IFSR) of 'A2' from Moody's Ratings carrying a Stable outlook.
For over six decades, GIG has been synonymous with excellence in insurance, earning the trust of millions through its commitment to quality, service, and innovation.
GIG is a majority-owned subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings, a Canadian holding company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, which, through its subsidiaries, is primarily engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance and the associated investment management.
www.gulfinsgroup.com
Marsh
Marsh Risk is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries.
With annual revenue of $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective.
For more information about Marsh Risk, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
Trust Re
Proudly rooted in the Kingdom of Bahrain since 1981, Trust International Insurance and Reinsurance Company B.S.C. (c) 'Trust Re' is a closed joint stock company delivering reliable and forward-looking reinsurance solutions across its markets. Registered in the Kingdom of Bahrain and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain as a locally incorporated reinsurance firm, Trust Re has an authorised capital of $500m and an issued and paid-up capital of $250m, operating with integrity, resilience, and a long-standing commitment to excellence.
Trust Re provides significant reinsurance capacity to leading direct insurance companies across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, CEE, SEE, and CIS regions. Its offerings include proportional and non-proportional annual treaties, as well as facultative protection across a wide range of business classes—such as Alternative Energy, Property, Power, Affinity, Oil & Energy, Travel, and Life & Health. Its over four decades of presence in Bahrain reflect not only its enduring financial strength and operational stability but also its deep connection to the region and dedication to supporting the evolving needs of its clients worldwide.
www.trustre.com
Verisk
As the insurance landscape in the Middle East evolves, insurers and reinsurers are embracing digital transformation to stay competitive and meet growing customer demand for faster, more personalised services. Verisk is proud to stand at the forefront of that change.
Verisk is a global leader in insurance technology and data analytics, delivering reliable, end-to-end solutions to the insurance and reinsurance markets for over 30 years. Renowned for driving innovation and transformation, Verisk partners with underwriters, brokers, and MGAs across the Lloyd's, companies and international markets.
With a deep commitment to product evolution and client collaboration, Verisk empowers organisations to improve risk decision-making and operational efficiency, supported by an unmatched team of industry experts and access to extensive data-driven insights across its global ecosystem.
Key solutions include:
Verisk is committed to empowering the Middle East insurance community and shaping the future of insurance, together.
www.verisksequel.com/verisk-specialty-business-solutions-middle-east