Middle East and Africa Insurtech Market By Insurance Type (Life, Non-Life, Others), By Service (Consulting, Support and Maintenance, Managed Services), By Country, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2020-2030F

Description

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) Insurtech market was valued at USD 76.88 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 109.44 million by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.06% during the forecast period. This growth is primarily driven by the increasing adoption of digital technologies, higher insurance penetration, and government initiatives that support the development of financial technology. Insurtech startups are leveraging advanced technologies such as AI, blockchain, and big data to enhance customer experiences, streamline claims processing, and improve risk assessment. Leading nations like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa are spearheading innovation through regulatory sandboxes and strategic partnerships with traditional insurers.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 76.88 Million
Market Size 2030	USD 109.44 Million
CAGR 2025-2030	6.06%
Fastest Growing Segment	Non-Life
Largest Market	Saudi Arabia

Key Market Drivers

Increasing Digital and Mobile Penetration

The rise in smartphone usage and internet connectivity in the MEA region is a key factor propelling the growth of the Insurtech market. Countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa boast high mobile penetration rates, with internet usage surpassing 90% in some areas, which is enabling rapid expansion of digital insurance platforms. In 2024, Saudi Arabia had around 36.84 million internet users, resulting in an internet penetration rate of 99%, highlighting the country's robust digital infrastructure. Additionally, mobile-based microinsurance solutions are becoming increasingly popular, particularly in Africa where traditional insurance penetration is low. The growing prevalence of digital payments and the expansion of fintech ecosystems are further promoting the growth of Insurtech, with mobile wallets and electronic transactions becoming integrated into the insurance landscape.

Key Market Challenges

Regulatory Complexities and Compliance Issues

The Insurtech market in the MEA region is confronted with significant regulatory hurdles due to the diverse and rapidly evolving legal frameworks in each country. While nations like the UAE and Saudi Arabia have introduced regulatory sandboxes to foster innovation, other countries maintain rigid and outdated insurance regulations, posing challenges to digital transformation. In many African countries, regulatory uncertainty and slow approval processes further inhibit the adoption of new insurance technologies. Additionally, compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and data protection laws adds complexity, as many MEA countries have stringent requirements for financial institutions, including digital insurers. The lack of regulatory uniformity across the region results in operational inefficiencies, increased costs, and potential legal risks for Insurtech firms.

Key Market Trends

Expansion of Embedded Insurance Solutions

One of the emerging trends in the MEA Insurtech market is the increasing integration of insurance products into non-insurance platforms, a model known as embedded insurance. This approach allows consumers to seamlessly purchase insurance as part of their everyday transactions, such as purchasing electronics, booking travel, or engaging in financial services. E-commerce platforms, ride-hailing services, and digital payment providers are increasingly partnering with Insurtech firms to offer built-in insurance coverage at the point of sale. For instance, in Africa, mobile network operators are bundling health and life insurance with mobile airtime plans, while in the Middle East, airlines and travel platforms are offering travel insurance during the booking process. This trend is improving accessibility, increasing customer engagement, and driving higher insurance penetration in the region.

Key Market Players

ERGO Sigorta
Harel Insurance Investments & Finance Services
Bayzat
Aqeed
Yallacompare
Migdal Holdings
Old Mutual
Liberty Holdings
Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd.
Momentum Metropolitan Life Assurers

Report Scope:

This report segments the MEA Insurtech market into the following categories, with detailed insights into industry trends:

By Insurance Type:

Life
Non-Life
Others

By Service:

Consulting
Support and Maintenance
Managed Services

By Country:

Saudi Arabia
UAE
Egypt
Qatar
Oman
South Africa
Turkey
Nigeria
Rest of Middle East & Africa

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: A comprehensive analysis of major players in the MEA Insurtech market.

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Company Information: In-depth analysis and profiling of up to five additional market players.

Product Code: 27668

1. Introduction

1.1. Market Overview
1.2. Key Highlights of the Report
1.3. Market Coverage
1.4. Market Segments Covered
1.5. Research Tenure Considered

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Market Overview
3.2. Market Forecast
3.3. Key Countries
3.4. Key Segments

4. Middle East and Africa Insurtech Market Outlook

4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 4.1.1. By Value
4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 4.2.1. By Insurance Type Market Share Analysis (Life, Non-Life, Others)
- 4.2.2. By Service Market Share Analysis (Consulting, Support and Maintenance, Managed Services)
- 4.2.3. By Country Market Share Analysis
  - 4.2.3.1. Saudi Arabia Market Share Analysis
  - 4.2.3.2. UAE Market Share Analysis
  - 4.2.3.3. Egypt Market Share Analysis
  - 4.2.3.4. Qatar Market Share Analysis
  - 4.2.3.5. Oman Market Share Analysis
  - 4.2.3.6. South Africa Market Share Analysis
  - 4.2.3.7. Turkey Market Share Analysis
  - 4.2.3.8. Nigeria Market Share Analysis
  - 4.2.3.9. Rest of Middle East & Africa Market Share Analysis
- 4.2.4. By Top 5 Companies Market Share Analysis, Others (2024)
4.3. Middle East and Africa Insurtech Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment
- 4.3.1. By Insurance Type Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment
- 4.3.2. By Service Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment
- 4.3.3. By Country Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment

5. Saudi Arabia Insurtech Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Insurance Type Market Share Analysis
- 5.2.2. By Service Market Share Analysis

6. UAE Insurtech Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Insurance Type Market Share Analysis
- 6.2.2. By Service Market Share Analysis

7. Egypt Insurtech Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Insurance Type Market Share Analysis
- 7.2.2. By Service Market Share Analysis

8. Qatar Insurtech Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Insurance Type Market Share Analysis
- 8.2.2. By Service Market Share Analysis

9. Oman Insurtech Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Insurance Type Market Share Analysis
- 9.2.2. By Service Market Share Analysis

10. South Africa Insurtech Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Insurance Type Market Share Analysis
- 10.2.2. By Service Market Share Analysis

11. Turkey Insurtech Market Outlook

11.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 11.1.1. By Value
11.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 11.2.1. By Insurance Type Market Share Analysis
- 11.2.2. By Service Market Share Analysis

12. Nigeria Insurtech Market Outlook

12.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 12.1.1. By Value
12.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 12.2.1. By Insurance Type Market Share Analysis
- 12.2.2. By Service Market Share Analysis

13. Market Dynamics

13.1. Drivers
13.2. Challenges

14. Market Trends & Developments

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Competitive Benchmarking
15.2. Company Profiles
- 15.2.1. ERGO Sigorta
  - 15.2.1.1. Company Details
  - 15.2.1.2. Products & Services
  - 15.2.1.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
  - 15.2.1.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
  - 15.2.1.5. Recent Developments
  - 15.2.1.6. Key Management Personnel
- 15.2.2. Harel Insurance Investments & Finance Services
  - 15.2.2.1. Company Details
  - 15.2.2.2. Products & Services
  - 15.2.2.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
  - 15.2.2.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
  - 15.2.2.5. Recent Developments
  - 15.2.2.6. Key Management Personnel
- 15.2.3. Bayzat
  - 15.2.3.1. Company Details
  - 15.2.3.2. Products & Services
  - 15.2.3.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
  - 15.2.3.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
  - 15.2.3.5. Recent Developments
  - 15.2.3.6. Key Management Personnel
- 15.2.4. Aqeed
  - 15.2.4.1. Company Details
  - 15.2.4.2. Products & Services
  - 15.2.4.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
  - 15.2.4.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
  - 15.2.4.5. Recent Developments
  - 15.2.4.6. Key Management Personnel
- 15.2.5. Yallacompare
  - 15.2.5.1. Company Details
  - 15.2.5.2. Products & Services
  - 15.2.5.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
  - 15.2.5.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
  - 15.2.5.5. Recent Developments
  - 15.2.5.6. Key Management Personnel
- 15.2.6. Migdal Holdings
  - 15.2.6.1. Company Details
  - 15.2.6.2. Products & Services
  - 15.2.6.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
  - 15.2.6.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
  - 15.2.6.5. Recent Developments
  - 15.2.6.6. Key Management Personnel
- 15.2.7. Old Mutual
  - 15.2.7.1. Company Details
  - 15.2.7.2. Products & Services
  - 15.2.7.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
  - 15.2.7.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
  - 15.2.7.5. Recent Developments
  - 15.2.7.6. Key Management Personnel
- 15.2.8. Liberty Holdings
  - 15.2.8.1. Company Details
  - 15.2.8.2. Products & Services
  - 15.2.8.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
  - 15.2.8.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
  - 15.2.8.5. Recent Developments
  - 15.2.8.6. Key Management Personnel
- 15.2.9. Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd.
  - 15.2.9.1. Company Details
  - 15.2.9.2. Products & Services
  - 15.2.9.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
  - 15.2.9.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
  - 15.2.9.5. Recent Developments
  - 15.2.9.6. Key Management Personnel
- 15.2.10. Momentum Metropolitan Life Assurers
  - 15.2.10.1. Company Details
  - 15.2.10.2. Products & Services
  - 15.2.10.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
  - 15.2.10.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
  - 15.2.10.5. Recent Developments
  - 15.2.10.6. Key Management Personnel

16. Strategic Recommendations

16.1. Key Focus Areas
16.2. Target Insurance Type
16.3. Target Service