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The Emirates News Agency reported that the two-day gathering, set to run under the theme of reshaping the future of insurance in a changing world, will draw chief executive officers together with insurance and reinsurance specialists from across 25 Arab and foreign countries. Sessions will examine artificial intelligence developments and their effects on daily life, economic systems and decision-making processes with a specific lens on implications for the insurance industry. The agency noted that the event will also highlight the UAE’s national visions and strategic initiatives aimed at cementing the country’s position as a hub for artificial intelligence innovation, talent attraction and development.
WAM added that participants will analyse cyber risks and those connected to artificial intelligence applications in insurance, encompassing legal liability concerns and operational vulnerabilities from an insurance perspective. Underwriting discipline along with the formulation of insurance policies will receive attention during the discussions as organisers seek to address evolving regulatory and technical demands. The forum’s structure reflects a commitment to blending local expertise with regional and international insights to tackle sector-wide challenges in the Gulf Cooperation Council states.
This edition gains particular importance through the topics selected and the diverse experiences that attendees will contribute from multiple nations, according to the Emirates News Agency. Such exchanges are designed to generate practical solutions for issues currently facing insurance markets across the GCC region where economic, environmental and technological shifts continue to reshape operations. The annual event has established itself as a key platform for advancing dialogue on these transformations.
A recent assessment by Atlas Magazine found that the GCC insurance market is undergoing profound changes while maintaining a trajectory of sustained expansion supported by robust economic growth across member states. The publication highlighted accelerated digital transformation, wider adoption of artificial intelligence and refinements in underwriting and risk assessment as central drivers of this progress. Mandatory insurance requirements in several areas have further reinforced sector development in recent years.
Atlas Magazine reported that mergers and acquisitions, especially within Saudi Arabia, have strengthened the market positioning and credit ratings of various local insurers. The forum will enable decision-makers to explore these trends alongside global reinsurance dynamics and strategies for building resilience against emerging threats. Representatives from Arab insurance federations, the Afro-Asian Federation of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies and major international reinsurance firms are expected to participate in the proceedings.
The event, organised by the Gulf Insurance Federation in coordination with the Emirates Insurance Association, aligns with broader industry efforts to adapt to a landscape marked by rapid technological change and increasing complexity in risk management. Discussions will extend to public-private partnerships and innovations that can enhance preparedness for both natural and technological disruptions across the region. Outcomes from the sessions are anticipated to inform future regulatory adjustments and product development tailored to GCC market needs.
