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BlueFive launches new platform to drive GCC insurance consolidation

2nd December 2025 - Author: Beth Musselwhite -

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BlueFive Capital, a global investment platform, has launched BlueFive Insurance, a dedicated platform to lead the consolidation, digitisation, and specialisation of the insurance industry across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and beyond.

Although the GCC insurance market has significant potential, it remains heavily fragmented. BlueFive Insurance is founded on the conviction that the region is ready for a new phase of growth driven by scale, technological adoption, and operational efficiency.

The platform will actively pursue investments and acquisitions in both Sharia-compliant and conventional licensed insurers to build a market-leading, digitally native insurance group.

Its first investment has been revealed, with Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co. announcing the execution of a non-binding offer from BlueFive Investments Holding Ltd to subscribe to new cash shares in the company by way of a capital increase with suspension of pre-emptive rights.

Following its initial focus on the GCC, BlueFive Insurance plans to expand its consolidation strategy into other markets in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

BlueFive Insurance aims to play a key role in advancing the insurance industry, redefining the customer experience and setting new standards for performance and innovation in the region.