Insurer’s Middle East expansion continues
Corporate & Specialty insurer HDI Global delivered a robust first half of 2026, driven by disciplined underwriting, lower large loss payments, and an increased investment result.
In the Middle East, HDI Global Dubai continued to strengthen its regional presence by expanding its specialist capabilities and supporting clients navigating increasingly complex risks across key sectors including infrastructure, construction, energy and cyber.
“Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty globally, the resilience demonstrated across the UAE and wider GCC has reinforced confidence in the region’s long-term growth trajectory,” noted Willem van Wyk, Managing Director, HDI Global Dubai.
Investing in people
“Throughout the first half of the year, we continued investing in our people and capabilities, with particular focus on strengthening our Cyber, Power and Construction Risk Engineering expertise. As businesses undertake increasingly complex projects and expand across borders, demand continues to grow for multinational insurance programmes and specialist risk solutions that combine technical expertise with deep local market understanding,” he further explained.
On a worldwide scale, HDI Global’s H1 insurance revenue remained stable due to currency effects and disciplined underwriting at EUR 5.0 (5.1) billion. The insurance service result rose 8 percent to EUR 465 (430) million
EBIT was stable at EUR 381 (377) million, while the division’s contribution to Group net income rose 7 percent to EUR 292 (274) million.
Investment activity
Across the GCC, investment activity has remained resilient despite heightened geopolitical uncertainty. Supported by prudent leadership, strong economic fundamentals and continued investment in infrastructure, energy and economic diversification, the region has maintained business momentum and reinforced its position as a trusted destination for international trade and investment.
“With our highly committed team and strong local presence, we are well positioned to further strengthen HDI Global’s role as a leading partner for multinational and large corporate clients across the Middle East,” concluded van Wyk.
