GCC sees insurance industry booming With Dubai leading the way

In tandem with the emirate’s development, Dubai’s insurance industry is set to reach new heights over the next few years. Meanwhile, throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) the insurance sector is booming. According to a recent study published by Nexus Insurance Brokers, the region’s largest independent financial adviser, the GCC insurance industry will enjoy a period of strong and sustainable growth, fuelled by a surge in regional demand for insurance products. The sector is expected to grow by some $2 billion by 2010, reaching $7.1 billion. In particular, it seems the UAE insurance sector is currently growing by around 20% per annum. With over 47 insurance companies, 23 of which are locally owned, the UAE has the largest insurance sector in the region. Most of these companies are based or have an office in Dubai. The sector may appear overcrowded, but a number of small insurance companies have low risk