Gulf Insurance Group K.S.C.P. has been honored with the prestigious ‘Pioneering Leadership in Comprehensive Insurance Solutions – MENA, 2025’ award in this year’s Global Brand Frontier Awards, conducted by Boston Brand Research & Media. The accolade recognizes the Group’s outstanding commitment to innovation, customer-centric insurance offerings, and leadership across the MENA region’s insurance sector.
Shivakumar, President & CEO of Boston Brand Research & Media, commented on the recognition: “Gulf Insurance Group has consistently raised the bar in the insurance industry by delivering diversified and forward-thinking solutions that respond to the evolving needs of individuals and businesses. Their strategic resilience, digital transformation efforts, and exceptional regional footprint make them a standout brand in today’s competitive market.”
“As a regional insurance powerhouse, our journey of growth and transformation has been driven by a clear vision and a deep commitment to excellence across every dimension of our business. Over the years, we have not only strengthened our financial foundation, with a robust balance sheet and a strong credit rating profile, but also prioritized investments in our most valuable asset: our people. Our focus on developing a high-performing, future-ready workforce has allowed us to build an agile and resilient organization capable of navigating dynamic markets.
Equally vital to our progress is the depth and diversity of our leadership. Our board and management team bring together a rare combination of strategic foresight, operational expertise, and unwavering integrity, which continues to guide the Group through sustained value creation and responsible growth. This holistic approach, anchored in sound governance, disciplined execution, and a purpose-led culture, positions us to unlock new opportunities, strengthen stakeholder confidence, and deliver long-term impact. Our focus on sustainable value creation positions us to lead the industry into a more inclusive, innovative, and financially secure future.” said Khaled M. Al Sanousi, Group Executive Manager, Group Corp. Comms, Investor Relations & Admin. Affairs (Gulf Insurance Group K.S.C.P.)
About Gulf Insurance Group K.S.C.P.
Established in 1962 in Kuwait, Gulf Insurance Group 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 insurance. 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.
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, +4,100 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 utilizes the best standards in corporate governance, prudent underwriting practices, and its decentralized business model focusing on human capital development and digitization.
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.
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.
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