Dubai International Financial Centre continued to strengthen its position as one of the leading global hubs in the insurance and reinsurance sector. Gross written insurance premiums reached 4.2 billion US dollars in 2025, achieving year on year growth of 20 percent.

The total number of companies operating in this sector within the centre rose to 135 companies, following the licensing of 28 new companies during 2025 and the first quarter of 2026.

The insurance sector in the centre recorded notable expansion in underwriting volumes, which have doubled compared to 2022, reflecting the ongoing momentum in this vital activity.

Combined insurance premiums handled through brokerage firms exceeded 3.4 billion US dollars in 2025, up 14 percent compared to 3 billion US dollars in 2024.

This growth was driven by strong performance in property and liability insurance activities, in addition to marine, aviation, and transport insurance.

Dubai International Financial Centre today hosts companies specialized in underwriting, brokerage, self-insurance management, and specialized risk transfer, serving the markets of the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and beyond.

This expansion reflects the growing role of the centre as a key platform for registering and documenting insurance and reinsurance contracts, as well as structuring and underwriting activities in the region.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority, Arif Amiri, said that the insurance and reinsurance sector in the centre continues to strengthen its global position, with total written premiums exceeding 4.2 billion US dollars in 2025.

He added that Dubai being ranked among the top 10 global financial centers in the insurance sector enhances efforts to develop market capabilities, attract long term investments, and support sustainable growth in regional and international markets.