QIC’s Digital Ecosystem Named Initiative of the Year in Qatar at the Insurance Asia Awards
Qatar Insurance (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, has been awarded the “Digital Insurance Initiative of the Year in Qatar” title at the Insurance Asia Awards 2026.
This accolade recognizes QIC’s success in expanding its digital ecosystem, which stands as the MENA region’s first ecosystem to offer both insurance products and everyday lifestyle services through a single interface.
This year, QIC significantly scaled its ecosystem to cover a wider range of daily needs, incorporating an integrated car marketplace, vehicle care solutions, hotel and event bookings, loyalty rewards and more. Alongside this growth, QIC broadened its network of partners and service providers within its ecosystem, giving customers more choices and experiences tailored to their needs.
Consequently, QIC’s digital ecosystem has emerged as one of the region’s fastest-growing financial services platforms in terms of both user base and service offerings, and now ranks among the highest-rated platforms with an outstanding 4.8 score on both App Store and Google Play.
Commenting on this milestone, Mr. Salem Al Mannai, Group CEO of QIC, stated: “We are honored to have our ecosystem recognized among the best digital initiatives within the Asian insurance sector. This recognition is a strong testament to the success of our strategy and our ongoing efforts to elevate our customers’ experiences by investing in best-in-class digital solutions, and a reaffirmation of QIC’s position as an innovation hub in the region.”
Al Mannai added: “Establishing the MENA region’s first digital ecosystem integrating insurance and lifestyle services is a direct extension of our commitment to the Qatar National Vision 2030 and Qatar Central Bank’s Third Financial Sector Strategic Plan. This commitment continues to drive our ambition to redefine digital services and deliver seamless solutions built on efficiency and convenience.”
Insurance Asia is a Singapore-based magazine specializing in the insurance sector and is widely recognized for its comprehensive coverage of industry news and analysis, as well as exclusive interviews with key decision-makers. Its Insurance Asia Awards are among the continent’s most prestigious industry programs, celebrating companies that have achieved exceptional milestones and driven innovation, setting new benchmarks for excellence across Asia. Winners are selected by an independent judging panel of international experts in digital transformation, financial advisory, and auditing, ensuring transparency and objectivity.
QIC Wins Customer Experience Initiative of the Year Title at Insurance Asia Awards
Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, has been awarded the “Customer Experience Initiative of the Year in Qatar” title at the 2025 Insurance Asia Awards. The accolade was announced during the program’s annual awards ceremony held last week in Singapore, attended by representatives from leading insurers across the continent.
This prestigious recognition underscores QIC’s success in delivering a seamless and innovative customer journey through its QIC App, the company’s flagship platform. Designed to cover the daily digital needs of everyone in Qatar, the app has significantly simplified users’ experiences, enabling them to instantly understand their coverage needs, purchase policies in just a few clicks, and conveniently access a suite of non-insurance services related to everyday life.
Commenting on the award, Mr. Salem Al Mannai, Group CEO of QIC, said: “We are honored to be recognized once again by one of the most respected insurance award programs in Asia, and to see our solutions acknowledged by a panel of renowned industry experts. This achievement affirms the strength of QIC’s digital strategy, and our ongoing commitment to enhancing the customer journey with cutting-edge, user-centric solutions. Our investment in digital innovation over the past few years has allowed us to consistently deliver better access to the best coverage for everyone in Qatar, and we look forward to building on this momentum and setting new benchmarks for digital excellence at local and regional levels.”
QIC App is the first and only platform of its kind in Qatar, offering integrated insurance and non-insurance features through a single interface. Whether it’s purchasing or managing policies, paying installments, or submitting and tracking claims, the app offers a comprehensive digital ecosystem for all insurance needs. QIC App also includes value-added solutions such as a car marketplace, car rentals, repair and detailing services, and other features designed to enhance convenience and peace of mind for customers across the country.
Insurance Asia Magazine is a biannual publication based in Singapore, providing in-depth insights into the Asian insurance sector through news, interviews, and expert analysis. The magazine’s Insurance Asia Awards is one of the most prestigious award programs continent-wide, recognizing insurers that have achieved outstanding milestones, introduced innovations, and set new industry benchmarks.
QIC Wins “Mobile App of The Year in Qatar” Accolade at The Insurance Asia Awards 2024
Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, received the “Mobile App of The Year in Qatar” accolade at the Insurance Asia Awards 2024, in recognition of QIC’s qd Drive mobile app and its significant contribution to taking the digital experience of motorists in Qatar to the next level.
qd Drive is QIC’s newest mobile concept, designed to make drivers’ lives easier and their experiences on the roads safer. The application is innovatively built to be a one-stop shop for drivers’ comprehensive insurance needs, bringing a variety of digital features at their fingertips and allowing them to be in full control of their insurance journey. The app’s key features include buying and renewing policies in a few taps, payment of monthly insurance installments, accident claims management, insurance status tracking with live updates and other features that help every motorist drive worry-free.
Commenting on the award, Mr. Salem Al Mannai, QIC Group CEO, said: “We are pleased to be recognized at this year’s Insurance Asia Awards for our significant contribution to taking Qatar’s mobile insurance landscape to the next level, and for reshaping the digital insurance experience of motorists in the country. The launch of qd Drive was a key step in our ambitious strategy to build our own insurance-powered mobile ecosystem, and we look forward to continue bringing our customers more innovative features on the app and to constantly upgrading our digital offerings in Qatar and the region.”
Insurance Asia Magazine is a biannual publication headquartered in Singapore. Specialized in insurance and its related industries, the magazine provides in-depth coverage of major debates in the industry across Asia, with a diversified outlook on the key insurance trends through news, interviews and analytical reports. The Insurance Asia Awards program is one of the most renowned insurance awards programs in the continent, and it recognizes insurers that achieved outstanding milestones, set new benchmarks, and demonstrated innovation in the industry.