GIG Gulf launches war risk insurance coverage at concessional prices

GIG Gulf, an A-rated insurance company with more than 70 years of experience in the region, and one of the top 5 insurance companies in the United Arab Emirates, the Sultanate of Oman, the Kingdom of Bahrain and Qatar, today announced the availability of war risk insurance coverage as an optional addition to comprehensive insurance policies for private vehicles, as well as for some commercial fleet insurance policies in Bahrain.

Vehicle users can choose from 3 different levels of coverage, according to the coverage limits they wish to add, allowing them to choose the option that suits their budget and the level of risk they wish to bear.

Traditional vehicle insurance policies have long excluded war damage. For most of the region’s history, this exception has been included in the terms and conditions without receiving much attention or facing actual testing.

As the risk landscape changed, a limited group of insurance companies began offering different forms of this coverage, but it often came as a complex and expensive add-on, putting it out of reach for many drivers and companies.

GIG Gulf’s approach is different, as it offers a simple extension of coverage that can be added in the same way customers do when purchasing or renewing a policy, supported by the size and stability of a regional insurance company operating in 4 Gulf markets.

War risk coverage can be added online when purchasing or renewing a comprehensive private vehicle insurance policy or a commercial fleet insurance policy, or by contacting the GIG Gulf customer service team for existing policyholders.

Paul Adamson, CEO of GIG Gulf, said: “True commitment means being there for our customers in the moments that matter most to them. That is why we have added war risk cover to our vehicle and fleet insurance policies, to give individuals and businesses the peace of mind they deserve.”

Providing war risk coverage for commercial vehicle fleets represents an important step for companies operating their vehicles in the Kingdom of Bahrain, including logistics companies and institutional fleets, whose options for obtaining this type of coverage have been limited and impractical until now. GIG Gulf’s protection against war risks provides a direct and easy path to protecting the assets of these companies.

GIG Gulf continues its commitment to standing by the region and the countries in which it operates, and protecting the individuals and companies within them. Vehicle users, logistics service providers and fleet operators are key pillars of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s economy, and GIG Gulf has designed its coverage to provide protection for this sector in the face of the changing risk landscape.

As the region continues to grow and develop, GIG Gulf continues to develop insurance solutions that reflect the actual risks faced by clients and businesses.

How to add war risk coverage

• When purchasing or renewing a vehicle insurance policy, retail customers can choose the level of war risk coverage while completing the purchase process online through the website www.giggulf.bh.

• Commercial fleet customers should inquire about coverage when purchasing a fleet insurance policy (available as of August 2026)

• Existing policyholders can call GIG Gulf’s customer service team on 80001060 or contact their insurance agent.

Eligibility for war risk cover is subject to an underwriting assessment, in addition to the terms and conditions applicable to the policy.