Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 14 May 2026: Orient Insurance, the UAE’s leading insurance provider and a subsidiary of Al-Futtaim, has launched four competitive war risk and political violence insurance solutions tailored to safeguard the trade, logistics, and business operations that underpin the UAE’s position as a premier global commercial hub.

Why War Risks Insurance Is Now a Business-Critical Priority for UAE Trade

The launch comes amid growing demand for enhanced war risk protection solutions as the UAE continues to reinforce its position as a leading global hub for trade, logistics, and investments. As business activity and trade flows expand, businesses and individuals are increasingly seeking robust Insurance solutions to help navigate evolving operational and geopolitical risks.

The Expanded War Risks Insurance Portfolio

The expanded portfolio comprises following products:

1. Marine War on Land
   • Covers cargo and goods exposed to war-related risks during inland transit within the UAE and across regional trade routes.
   • Specifically designed for importers, exporters, and logistics operators moving goods by road or rail through politically sensitive corridors.
2. Marine Cargo War Risks
   • Provides comprehensive protection for maritime cargo shipments against war, piracy, and associated perils at sea.
   • Directly relevant to UAE-based shippers and freight forwarders navigating high-risk maritime zones.
3. Political Violence Insurance for Personal Vehicles
   • Extends cover to privately owned vehicles against damage arising from war, terrorism, sabotage, strikes, and riots.
4. Political Violence Insurance for Residential Units
   • Protects homeowners and residents against property damage resulting from political violence events, including war, terrorism, sabotage, and civil unrest.

Leadership Perspective: Building Confidence in UAE Commerce

Omer Elamin, President of Orient Insurance Group, said: “The UAE’s economic ambitions are built on a foundation of confidence; confidence in our systems, our institutions, and our collective ability to manage risk effectively. As trade flows grow and the risk environment becomes increasingly complex, Orient is committed to ensuring businesses can operate without undue exposure, and that individuals and families have the protection they need to live and work with genuine security.”

Who Should Consider War Risks and Political Violence Insurance?

Orient Insurance’s expanded war risk protection portfolio is directly relevant to:

• Importers and exporters moving goods through geopolitically sensitive trade corridors
• Logistics operators and freight forwarders with exposure across regional supply chains
• Shipping companies and maritime cargo owners transiting high-risk maritime zones
• UAE residents and homeowners seeking enhanced property protection
• Business owners with commercial vehicle fleets requiring political violence cover

The UAE’s strategic location at the intersection of global trade routes between Asia, Africa, and Europe means that geopolitical risk insurance is not a niche product – it is a fundamental layer of any robust business continuity and risk management strategy.

The covers are now available, please contact Orient Insurance to benefit from these products.

800 ORIENT (674368)

orient.warins@alfuttaim.com