Car Insurance Companies in Bahrain
The 15 car insurance companies in Bahrain — GIG Bahrain (BKIC), Solidarity, bni, GIG Gulf, SNIC, Medgulf Takaful, and more. Compare them side by side on SOOR.
Updated 28 July 2026
Bahrain's insurance market counts more than 130 entities licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), but around 15 companies actually write motor insurance — from GIG Bahrain (BKIC), Solidarity, and BNI to GIG Gulf, SNIC, and Medgulf Takaful. Instead of requesting quotes one by one, SOOR shows prices from Bahrain's insurers side by side so you can compare and buy online in minutes.
The car insurance companies in Bahrain
GIG Bahrain (BKIC)
Part of Gulf Insurance Group and formerly Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Company, GIG Bahrain is one of the Kingdom's most established motor insurers, offering third-party and comprehensive cover.
Solidarity Bahrain
One of Bahrain's largest takaful (Islamic insurance) providers, listed on the Bahrain Bourse, with a wide range of motor insurance plans. It absorbed Al Ahlia Insurance and T'azur's Bahrain business.
SNIC Insurance
A Bahrain-based insurer offering third-party and comprehensive motor cover alongside other personal insurance lines.
Arabia Insurance
A regional insurer with a long-standing presence in Bahrain, providing third-party and comprehensive motor policies.
Gulf Union Insurance
A Bahraini insurance company, incorporated in 1995, offering motor cover alongside its general insurance lines.
Medgulf Takaful
The MedGulf group's Bahrain-based Islamic insurer, established in 2007 with Allianz as a shareholder, offering Sharia-compliant motor and health plans.
Liva
A Gulf-regional insurer offering motor insurance in Bahrain, part of the Liva Group operating across the GCC.
Damana
The retail brand of the Saudi Arabian Insurance Company (SAICO) in Bahrain, providing motor policies for drivers in the Kingdom.
New India Assurance
An international insurer with a long-established Bahrain branch, covering a wide range of vehicles.
Bahrain National Insurance (bni)
Part of Bahrain National Holding and a leading motor insurer in the Kingdom for over 50 years — the first to sell policies online in Bahrain and to offer pay-per-mile cover.
GIG Gulf
Formerly AXA Gulf, now part of Gulf Insurance Group — a regional insurer offering car, health, home, and travel cover in Bahrain.
GIG Takaful
Established in 1989 as Takaful International, Bahrain's first Islamic insurance company — now part of the GIG Bahrain group, offering Sharia-compliant motor cover.
KFH Takaful
A Sharia-compliant insurer that is part of the Kuwait Finance House group, offering takaful motor plans in Bahrain.
United Insurance Company (UIC)
A Bahraini insurer best known for covering vehicles crossing the King Fahd Causeway, alongside standard motor insurance.
Orient Insurance
Part of the UAE's Al-Futtaim group with an A+ S&P rating, operating a Bahrain branch that writes motor and general insurance.
SOOR compares quotes from many of these insurers. The offers you see depend on your vehicle — most cars receive several quotes at once.
How to choose between insurance companies in Bahrain
Compare the price for your car
Rankings change per vehicle — the company that is cheapest for one car may not be cheapest for another.
Check coverage and excess
Two quotes at the same price can differ in excess, agency repair, and what is excluded.
Look at the add-ons
Replacement car, GCC extension, roadside assistance — include only what you will actually use.
Consider claims support
SOOR's Bahrain-based advisors help you with the policy after purchase, whichever insurer you choose.
Frequently asked questions
- How many insurance companies are there in Bahrain?
- The Central Bank of Bahrain licenses more than 130 insurance entities, but around 15 companies write car insurance: GIG Bahrain (BKIC), Solidarity, SNIC, Arabia Insurance, Gulf Union, Medgulf Takaful, Liva, Damana, New India Assurance, bni, GIG Gulf, GIG Takaful, KFH Takaful, United Insurance, and Orient Insurance.
- Is takaful (Islamic) car insurance available in Bahrain?
- Yes. Four takaful providers offer Sharia-compliant motor cover in Bahrain: Solidarity Bahrain, GIG Takaful, Medgulf Takaful, and KFH Takaful.
- Which car insurance company is best in Bahrain?
- There is no single best company — the right choice depends on the price, coverage, and excess offered for your specific car. Comparing quotes side by side is the fastest way to decide.
- Which insurance company is cheapest in Bahrain?
- It varies by vehicle: each company prices each car differently. Compare live quotes on SOOR to see which company is cheapest for your car.
- Can I buy car insurance from these companies online?
- Yes. SOOR shows live quotes from Bahrain's major insurers and lets you buy or renew fully online, with your policy delivered by email and WhatsApp in minutes.
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