The international insurance rating agency “A.M. Best” has confirmed that the financial reforms undertaken by Algeria, coupled with recent economic developments, present a promising outlook for the national insurance market. These reforms are deemed "favourable for its transformation, particularly in light of changes in the regulatory landscape.
In its report titled "The Algerian Insurance Market: A Bearer of Growth and Expansion," “A.M. Best” highlights that demographic, economic, and regulatory advancements in Algeria serve as positive indicators for the insurance sector. The report asserts that Algeria's insurance market exhibits significant potential for growth, expansion, foreign investment attraction, and profitability.
The report emphasises that the financial reforms initiated will further enhance the long-term prospects for the expansion of this sector. It specifically notes the development of the insurance regulatory framework in the context of the new insurance law, which is currently being finalised. This new initiative primarily aims to stimulate market growth by introducing new business lines and developing underrepresented sectors, such as health insurance and property damage insurance.
“A.M. Best” also believes that the economic, financial, and demographic developments in Algeria provide the insurance sector with a competitive advantage compared to other countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. These developments present both "opportunities and challenges."
Additionally, the agency highlights that Algeria's youthful population and the expansion of the middle class are key factors that will "boost demand for life insurance products. This positions Algeria as one of the few countries in the MENA region showing significant interest in life insurance contracts.
Regionally, Algeria is noted to be among the five largest economies in Africa and the second largest economy in North Africa. The report highlights Algeria's more resilient economic recovery compared to its North African counterparts. The size of the Algerian economy and the high disposable income of its population are considered favourable factors for the growth of the insurance market, with an emphasis on the potential improvement in turnover recorded by insurance companies.
The report also mentions that the Algerian insurance market is recovering from the contraction in premiums experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Increasing insurance penetration and the sector's contribution to GDP are cited as challenges facing the industry in Algeria. According to the Algerian Federation of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies, the insurance sector reported a turnover of 131.7 billion dinars between January and September 2024.
“A.M. Best” headquartered in New Jersey, USA, is a specialized insurance agency that evaluates the financial solvency of insurance and reinsurance companies in over 100 countries, including Algeria.
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