Arabian Shield vs SAICO: which is better? Comparison 2026

By our public methodology Arabian Shield scores 68 out of 100 and SAICO scores 50. Below: the factors and facts where they differ, each fact with its source.

Insurance companies in Saudi Arabia 2026: a ranking built on verified facts How we rank

1

Arabian Shield

68/100
3

SAICO

50/100

Score breakdown

Arabian ShieldSAICO
Reliability6161
Service4733
Products10083
Transparency10025

Pros and cons

Arabian Shield

  • Long track record as a licensed insurer
  • Wide range of products for private customers
  • Publishes annual financial reports
  • Claims can be reported online
  • No rating from a recognised agency stated on the website

SAICO

  • Long track record as a licensed insurer
  • Wide range of products for private customers
  • Publishes annual financial reports
  • Claims can be reported online
  • No rating from a recognised agency stated on the website

Facts side by side

FactArabian ShieldSAICO
Licensed since2007 der3.com2007 saico.com.sa
Rating from a rating agencyNo der3.comNo saico.com.sa
Financial reports onlineYes der3.comYes saico.com.sa
Part of a groupNo der3.comNo saico.com.sa
Report a claim onlineYes der3.comYes saico.com.sa
Mobile appYes der3.comNot verified
Offices in the country3 der3.com3 saico.com.sa
Retail lines offered (of 6)6 der3.com5 saico.com.sa
Policy terms onlineYes der3.comNot verified
Complaints procedure publishedYes der3.comYes saico.com.sa
Calculator or tariffsYes der3.comNot verified

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