DWIC2026 DATES ARE SUNDAY 26 APRIL [PRE REGISTRATION AND WELCOME DRINKS RECEPTION] MONDAY 27 APRIL, TUESDAY 28 APRIL AND WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL.
DWIC 2025: Where Insurance Minds Unite
The Dubai World Insurance Congress (DWIC) 2025 once again proved itself as the premier gathering for the global (re)insurance industry. With record-breaking attendance and a dynamic mix of stakeholders from across the globe, DWIC delivered a powerful blend of networking, knowledge-sharing, and strategic collaboration.
From C-suite executives to emerging leaders, attendees praised the event for its:
- Flawless organization and seamless logistics
- High-caliber participants from across the MENA region and beyond
- Insightful sessions that tackled the future of insurance and reinsurance
- Dedicated meeting spaces that fostered meaningful business conversations
“DWIC continues to set the benchmark for excellence in the regional insurance industry.”
Whether it was a first-time attendee or a seasoned participant, the sentiment was clear: DWIC is the place to be for anyone serious about shaping the future of insurance.
“If there’s only one conference you can attend each year, look no further than DWIC.”
With its unique ability to bring together global insurers, reinsurers, brokers, and consultants, DWIC 2025 was more than a conference — it was a melting pot of expertise, ambition, and opportunity.
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SUNDAY 26 APRIL TO WENESDAY 29 APRIL
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DWIC 2025: Industry leaders call for deeper investment in insurance talent
Dubai is becoming a magnet for international talent, but there is more to do, whether through professional development or the use of innovative technology, panellists emphasised at DWIC 2025.
DWIC 2025: Age of unpredictability – how political risk is reshaping global business strategy
As geopolitical risks have escalated, businesses face unprecedented volatility. WTW’s Pamela Thomson-Hall shared her insights with DWIC 2025 on the shifting landscape — and why insurance hubs like Dubai are playing a vital role in helping organisations manage an unstable world.
DWIC 2025: Russia–Ukraine conflict crisis response – WTW case study
Russia’s invasion of its neighbour in 2022 created a sudden crisis for many western firms, among them WTW. Pamela Thomson-Hall, CEO of international and head of risk and broking international at WTW, shared crisis response lessons from the conflict to the audience at DWIC 2025.
DWIC 2025: Cyber insurance gains traction in the GCC
As cyber threats intensify across the Gulf, businesses face a growing protection gap—with few insured against the true scale of risk. At DWIC, Zurich’s Peter Englund and Clyde & Co’s Olivia Darlington explored how regulation, rising incident costs and evolving insurance products are reshaping the region’s cyber risk landscape.
DWIC 2025: Closing the catastrophe protection gap across MEASA
Panellists from Munich Re Underwriting Agents, Gallagher Re and AM Best discussed the catastrophe reinsurance market in the Middle East and beyond.
DWIC 2025: GCC re/insurance growth to accelerate in decade of change and opportunity
A panel discussion on “Turning Economic Visions into Reality”, heralded the huge opportunities, and challenges, too, for the re/insurance industry, as ambitious economic projects, such as Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, continue to take shape.
DWIC 2025: DIFC’s Al Zarouni showcases strong insurance growth
Chief operating officer of the DIFC Authority, Alya Al Zarouni, took to the stage at DWIC 2025 and shared impressive new figures demonstrating impressive performance for the Dubai-based re/insurance hub, and broader, regional MEASA market opportunities.
DWIC 2025: DIFC’s Al Zarouni showcases strong insurance growth
DWIC 2025: Unlocking growth in Central Asia’s complex, emerging markets
For Central Asian countries such as Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, re/insurance is growing fast, but serious gaps in data and infrastructure remain.
DWIC 2025: Turkish re/insurance sector targets doubling market size despite macro headwinds
Turkish industry leaders speaking at the DWIC event in Dubai said disinflation and regulatory clarity may unlock fresh capacity and foreign investment.
GALLERY
GALLERY
Download a report titled ‘Embedding Resilience: Opportunities for the Global Insurance Industry’ which was launched at the event and is part of DIFC’s Future of Finance series in partnership with Asia House. Informed by network-based research and candid discussions with business leaders, the report uncovers emerging opportunities and ways to build long-term resilience within the sector.
As the industry looks to plug the protection gap related to climate change and cyber risk, the transition to net zero and evolving Web3 and crypto asset risk landscape will require insurers to adapt and innovate. On the digital front, AI will enable insurers to enhance accuracy and efficiency in underwriting, streamline claims processing and distribution, and reduce regulatory costs. Another emerging trend is the growing collaboration between established insurers and InsurTechs as both seek to leverage complementary strengths.
The report provides a buoyant outlook for the Middle East insurance sector underpinned by large-scale investment in infrastructure, energy, and tourism mega-projects, all within a largely underpenetrated region. DIFC continues to bolster Dubai’s position as a global insurance and reinsurance hub, with its progressive regulations attracting a growing number of MGAs, captive insurers and InsurTechs.
Through this flagship report series, DIFC aims to bring actionable insights to financial services professionals and decision makers, empowering them to drive the future of finance, both regionally and globally.
Download the report from this link.