Further to the announcement of the Saudi Arabian Monetary
Authority (SAMA) dated 27/11/1439H corresponding to 19/08/2017, which included
the prohibition of Watad National Insurance company from accepting Vehicles
compulsory insurance subscribers and thus preventing them from issuing or
renewing any insurance policy as of 28/11/1438H corresponding to 20/08/2017.
SAMA announced its decision to allow Watad National
Insurance Company to practice the company’s activity in insurance as of
Thursday 27 /06/1439H corresponding to 15/03/2018. After the company addressed
all the observations provided by SAMA at the time of suspension and confirmed its
commitment to deal with only authorized personnel and to apply the criteria of
know your customers and include the price of the policy including all paid
commissions, in addition to address weaknesses of internal control within the
company. Noting that the company confirmed its commitment to continue
addressing implementing corrective actions.
SAMA calls upon all
insureds and beneficiaries to adhere to their rights and review the company in
this regard. If there is no response from the company, SAMA encourages filing a
complaint at the Consumer Protection Department on www.samacares.sa or the Toll Free number
8001256666.