The Saudi Arabia Insurance Authority transferred leadership of the Inherent Defects Insurance pool from Malath Cooperative Insurance Company to Tawuniya Insurance Company for a three-year term beginning June 24, 2025. The pool comprises 17 insurance companies. Inherent Defects Insurance is mandatory for residential and commercial buildings and is required to obtain a building permit. It protects property owners and end-users against structural defects that are not immediately visible and typically emerge after construction is completed.