Tawuniya launches bespoke motor insurance solution – Motor Flex

The Motor Flex package is a first of its kind product in the Saudi insurance market. (Supplied)
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Updated 10 February 2021
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Tawuniya launches bespoke motor insurance solution – Motor Flex

The Company for Cooperative Insurance (Tawuniya) has launched a new motor insurance solution that gives clients the flexibility to select their own bespoke motor protection from a range of options, while taking control of their costs.

The Motor Flex package, a first of its kind product in the Saudi insurance market, reflects Tawuniya’s commitment to innovation and its focus on providing clients with insurance products that cover their needs and suit their pockets. It follows the successful launch of Tawuniya’s Vitality Program in 2020, which was a major new initiative in the area of health insurance.

The Motor Flex option provides mandatory third-party liability insurance with a maximum limit of up to SR10 million ($2.6 million). It offers a choice of up to seven additional covers including fire, theft, intentional accident, flood, roadside assistance, glass replacement and towing, which can be selected as required. Clients can add all or some by paying SR100 per cover.

Tawuniya’s senior vice president of marketing and sales Adel Abdullah Al-Hamoudi said: “This new flexible product will enhance different touch points along the customer journey; it will improve the customer experience by giving them the flexibility to select their own motor protection at competitive rates, from a range of options tailored to their specific needs. It is the latest in a series of new insurance products we have launched covering the health and motor insurance sectors.”

Mansour Falah Abuthnein Tawuniya’s vice president of vehicle insurance, said that motor insurance in Saudi Arabia is a diversified and growing market. “We recently discovered that there is a large number of uninsured vehicles in the Kingdom and many vehicles only have third-party liability insurance and this is as an opportunity for Tawuniya to grow and introduce products that satisfy client needs for flexibility and offer value for money, which are the foundations of our business strategy,” he said.

“Tawuniya is committed to remaining a leader in the sector by staying abreast of the latest developments and continually developing innovative products. Our new flexible approach to motor insurance is the latest ‘first’ for the company. We have previously introduced a roadside assistance service, an online claims system, our Al-Shamel program which provides insurance for leased vehicles, the issuance of electronic insurance cards and a risk management service for non-individual customers,” Abuthnein added.

Tawuniya offers four motor insurance products – Al-Shamel, Sanad Plus, Sanad (third-party liability insurance) and the new Motor Flex Program.

The company was named the best Saudi provider of innovative corporate insurance solutions in 2019 by the British Global Finance Magazine. It also topped the Saudi insurance market in the property insurance sector with a written premium of SR1.6 billion in 2019.

Tawuniya is the oldest professional insurance company in Saudi Arabia, founded more than 35 years ago. It offers a comprehensive list of diversified insurance programs including more than 60 classes of medical, motor and property insurance, as well as insurance for a wide range of economic sectors including marine, engineering, energy and aviation. It has a highly skilled workforce with Saudis accounting for more than 84 percent of its employees.


GIB Capital strengthens regional leadership with $2.1bn ICM transactions

Updated 15 December 2025
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GIB Capital strengthens regional leadership with $2.1bn ICM transactions

GIB Capital, one of the region’s leading financial and investment banking advisers, has announced the successful execution of three major international capital markets transactions in November, underscoring the firm’s growing influence and distribution strength across global debt markets.

In a single month, GIB Capital acted in joint lead manager roles across three landmark issuances — supporting clients in the banking, aviation and government sectors — and attracting an aggregate of more than $4.6 billion in investor demand from the Middle East, Europe, Asia, the UK and the US. These transactions, which collectively raised over $2.1 billion, further demonstrate the confidence international investors place in GCC issuers and the strategic value GIB Capital brings to each mandate.

The firm began the month by serving as joint global coordinator, joint lead manager and bookrunner on the inaugural ICM issuance for GIB — Saudi Arabia. The $500 million perpetual non-call 5.5-year additional Tier 1 instrument was priced on Nov. 5 and generated an impressive $1.3 billion in orders, achieving a 2.6-times oversubscribed orderbook. The strong participation from regional, UK, Asian and European investors reflect the bank’s robust credit fundamentals and GIB Capital’s ability to deliver global reach for its clients.

On the same day, GIB Capital also acted as joint lead manager and bookrunner for AviLease’s first-ever ICM transaction — an $850 million bond offering that attracted exceptionally strong interest, closing in at over 3.7 times oversubscribed orderbook. The transaction drew participation from a diverse pool of regional, US, UK, European and Asian investors, highlighting the appeal to Saudi Arabia’s fastest-growing aviation leasing company. 

Further reinforcing its leadership in Islamic finance, GIB Capital concluded the month as joint lead manager and bookrunner on the government of Sharjah’s $750 million sukuk issuance, priced on Nov. 18. The transaction secured $2 billion in orders, representing a 2.6-times oversubscribed orderbook, with interest coming primarily from regional, UK and European accounts. This issuance marked government of Sharjah’s first US dollar public issuance in 2025 and benefited from strong investor confidence toward Sharjah’s credit story and in GIB Capital’s advisory expertise.

Commenting on the milestone month, Osamah Mohammed Shaker, CEO of GIB Capital, said: “These three successful issuances reflect the depth of trust our clients place in GIB Capital and the strength of our distribution network across global markets. The robust oversubscriptions and high-quality investor participation are clear indicators of the continued confidence in GCC credit stories and the resilience of the region’s economic outlook. We remain committed to delivering best-in-class execution, innovative structuring, and strategic advisory that enable our clients to access international liquidity efficiently and competitively.”

With a growing portfolio of successful mandates, GIB Capital continues to expand its presence as a leading provider of debt capital markets solutions, capital markets advisory, mergers and acquisitions, debt advisory, asset management and brokerage services. Combining deep regional insight with global investor connectivity, the firm remains committed to supporting clients across sectors with innovative, tailored, and high-impact financial solutions.