New in-Kingdom presence strengthens support for insurers and automotive partners as Saudi Arabia’s insurance market evolves
AutoData Middle East has established a local entity in Saudi Arabia, reinforcing its long-term commitment to one of the region’s fastest-evolving automotive and insurance markets. The move enables the company to contract, operate and support customers directly from within the Kingdom, strengthening its ability to serve Saudi insurers and automotive partners at a time of sustained market growth and regulatory transformation.
Saudi Arabia’s insurance sector generated SAR 71.2 billion in revenue during 2025, up 10.2% year on year, while vehicle sales exceeded 805,000 units in 2024. Backed by Vision 2030 and with the Risk-Based Capital (RBC) framework set to become mandatory from 1 January 2027, demand for trusted automotive data and insurance analytics continues to grow as insurers strengthen underwriting, pricing and risk management.
Having supported the Saudi insurance industry through AutoData’s international entities for several years, the company’s new Saudi entity enables local contracting under Saudi regulations, settlement in Saudi Riyals, and dedicated in-Kingdom support, reflecting AutoData’s long-term commitment to the Kingdom.
“Saudi Arabia is entering an important new chapter for its insurance sector, and we’re proud to strengthen our commitment to the Kingdom by establishing a permanent local presence,” said Maryam Zandi, General Manager of AutoData Middle East. “As insurers prepare for the introduction of Risk-Based Capital requirements and continue investing in digital transformation, trusted vehicle intelligence will become even more important. Being based in Saudi Arabia allows us to work more closely with our partners, provide local expertise and deliver the data-driven insights they need to navigate an evolving market with confidence.”
AutoData supports insurers throughout the policy lifecycle through vehicle identification, specifications, valuations, underwriting intelligence and claims analytics. Its proprietary vehicle valuation models and risk factors provide insurers with deeper market intelligence, helping improve pricing accuracy, strengthen underwriting decisions and support compliance within an increasingly sophisticated insurance environment. Beyond insurance, AutoData also provides trusted automotive data and technology solutions to manufacturers, distributors, dealerships, financial institutions, and fleet operators, enabling smarter commercial decisions and greater operational efficiency across the mobility ecosystem.
The Saudi operation is backed by World Automotive Group, the automotive and insurance services group behind AutoData, which operates across the GCC and North America. Establishing a local presence further reinforces AutoData’s ambition to become the region’s leading automotive data intelligence provider while supporting Saudi Arabia’s continued development as a regional mobility hub.
“We’ve worked alongside Saudi insurers for many years and have developed a strong understanding of the market’s evolving needs,” said Murtadha Al Shabaan, Business Development Manager. “Establishing our Saudi entity enables us to collaborate more closely with customers, respond faster to local requirements and provide the dedicated support our insurance and automotive partners expect as the market continues to evolve.”
