Central Bank of the UAE

Insurance Company Licensing Regulation

A revised licensing regulation for insurance companies operating in the UAE, reflecting the consolidated supervisory framework of Federal Decree-Law No. 6/2025 and updating licensing categories, capital and fit-and-proper requirements for insurers. Publication date is a best-sourced estimate: the CBUAE Rulebook confirms circular number C 4/2026 and an effective date of 14 August 2026, but the exact issuance date was not independently verified; based on sequential circular numbering relative to C3 (19 Feb 2026) and C5 (13 Mar 2026), publication likely occurred in late February/early March 2026.

What firms should do

Yes — insurance companies should review licensing status and capital/fit-and-proper compliance against the updated regulation

Regulator: Central Bank of the UAE
Type: New Regulation/Standard
Status: Final/In Force
Published: 5 Mar 2026
Takes effect: 14 Aug 2026
Reference: Circular No. 4/2026
Topic: Insurance
Impact: Medium

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