The Oman Financial Services Authority published preliminary data showing that investments by insurance firms reached OMR 903.3 million at the end of the second quarter of 2026, up 16.2% from OMR 777.6 million a year earlier. National firms held OMR 599.5 million, nearly two-thirds of the total, while foreign firms held OMR 303.8 million. Investment remained concentrated in Oman, which accounted for about 80% of national firms’ portfolios and 86% of foreign firms’ portfolios. Among national firms, cash and bank deposits were the largest allocation at OMR 269.2 million, or nearly 45% of investments. Corporate bonds accounted for OMR 87.3 million, government bonds OMR 77.4 million and listed shares OMR 76 million. Across the sector, domestic investments rose 14.7%, led by increases of 114.1% in investment funds, 69.5% in listed shares and 51.5% in corporate bonds. Overseas investments grew 23.4%, with corporate bond holdings up 56%. The four largest firms accounted for about 44% of sector investments. Dhofar Insurance had the largest portfolio at OMR 113.3 million, followed by Gulf Insurance Group at OMR 108.2 million, Liva Insurance at OMR 101.4 million and Oman Qatar Insurance at OMR 76.9 million.
Oman Financial Services Authority reports insurance firm investments rise 16.2% to OMR 903.3 million
The Oman Financial Services Authority reported that insurance firm investments rose 16.2% year over year to OMR 903.3 million at the end of the second quarter of 2026. National firms held nearly two-thirds of the total, while both national and foreign firms kept most of their investments in Oman. The four largest firms accounted for about 44% of sector investments.