Orient Insurance expands protection to cover cargo, homes, and vehicles against war-related risks.
Dubai: Comprehensive insurance solutions provider Orient Insurance has expanded its war risk protection portfolio in the UAE, now offering coverage for cargo, personal vehicles, and residential units, as businesses and residents seek broader protection against geopolitical and operational risks.
The new product suite is designed for importers, exporters, logistics operators, freight forwarders, homeowners, and vehicle owners seeking additional protection against losses or disruption caused by war, political violence, terrorism, sabotage, strikes, and riots.What the new cover includes
The expanded portfolio includes Marine War on Land, which provides coverage for cargo and goods exposed to war-related risks during inland transportation.
Marine Cargo War Risks offers protection for maritime shipments against war-related and associated risks, while Political Violence, including War, for Personal Vehicles extends coverage to privately owned vehicles for damage arising from events such as war, terrorism, sabotage, strikes, and riots.
The company has also introduced Political Violence, including War, for Residential Units, providing homeowners with protection against property damage arising from similar events.
Why businesses may look at extra cover
The launch comes amid increased risk awareness among companies operating across regional and global supply chains. UAE-based businesses involved in importing, exporting, and freight logistics often rely on multiple transport stages, including sea freight, port handling, road transport, and storage.
This multi-stage exposure can create gaps in coverage when standard insurance policies do not fully account for war-related or political violence risks. Orient Insurance new offerings are designed to address these gaps for businesses operating in or through the UAE, particularly those managing cargo and goods across key international trade corridors.
Protection for residents
The new offering also extends war and political violence coverage to individuals, with dedicated products for personal vehicles and residential units.
This makes the portfolio particularly relevant for residents seeking a higher level of protection for assets that may not be fully covered under standard motor or home insurance policies.
“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,” said Omer Elamin, President of Orient Insurance. “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.”
Risk protection widens
Orient Insurance said the new products respond to rising demand for stronger war risk protection as the UAE’s trade and investment flows continue to expand.
The move also reflects a broader shift in the insurance market toward products designed to help businesses and households prepare for low-frequency but high-impact risks.
