Doha, Qatar – 26th February 2026: Qatar Insurance (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the Middle East and North Africa region, has been crowned “Insurer of the Year” in the region at the MENA II Awards 2026. The company has also been named “Motor Insurer of the Year” in the region, in addition to winning the “Insurer of the Year” in Qatar title for the fifth consecutive year.
This prestigious recognition highlights QIC’s role in reshaping the insurance landscape across the MENA region, and its success in building the region’s first insurance-powered digital ecosystem. In this context, QIC became the first and only company to offer seamless access to both insurance and non-insurance services through a single platform, including all insurance products, mobility, travel, and lifestyle services.
Moreover, QIC has successfully launched several market-first products over the past few months, including Qatar’s first Personal Cyber Insurance, the first School Fees Insurance in Qatar, as well as the “Coins” loyalty program that transformed customers’ insurance transactions into rewarding journeys. These products were a unique addition to QIC’s personal lines portfolio and have allowed everyone in the region to benefit, for the first time, from solid financial protections that cover many aspects of their lives, from domestic living to education and online transactions.
Commenting on this achievement, Mr
Salem Al Mannai, Group CEO of QIC, said: “Being recognized as the best insurer in the MENA region is a strong testament to the success of our strategy, the uniqueness of our vision, and our leadership position as an innovation hub in the region. This achievement is the result of the dedication and hard work of the entire QIC team, and reflects the great trust that millions of customers and partners have placed in QIC for more than six decades. Building on this success, I would like to reiterate our commitment to innovation and to always providing the best services and digital solutions to our customers throughout their journey with us, ensuring they have everything they need to live with confidence and peace of mind.”
The MENA II Awards program is considered the most prestigious and influential program in the insurance sector across the region. It recognizes insurance companies that demonstrate excellence in business strategy, innovation, and customer experience. Winners are selected by a jury comprising chairpersons, CEOs, and industry experts from professional associations, based on rigorous criteria including innovation, product quality, financial performance, growth, and customer satisfaction indicators.