Dana Insurance

Dana Insurance: Pioneer of Trust and Security in Iran's Insurance Industry

Dana Insurance Company, with more than half a century of history, was established in 1974 in partnership with UK Insurance as a joint-stock company with private sector capital. After five years of operation as a private sector company, in July 1979, based on the decree of the Revolutionary Council and the Interim Government, it was nationalized along with 12 other private insurance companies.

In December 1988, pursuant to the “Law on the Administration of Insurance Companies”, the set of nationalized insurance companies, including Arya, Omid, Pars, Tavana, Tehran, Hafez, Sakhteman va Kar, Shargh, and Melli, was merged into Dana Insurance Joint Stock Company. According to this law, Dana Insurance was assigned to review accounts and settle government and shareholder debts of the merged companies and to operate as a specialized company in the field of personal insurance.

Due to activity limitations and the inability to compete with other insurance companies, in 1996, by a parliamentary decree, Dana Insurance was authorized to expand its general operations like other insurance companies. Accordingly, from early 1997, Dana Insurance broadened its general activities and cemented its presence in the country’s insurance market.

Over the years, through the diligence and dedication of its management, employees, and representatives, Dana Insurance has consistently improved its market position while maintaining the trust of long-time clients and attracting new customers. The company has always placed significant emphasis on standardizing its operations and has obtained certificates in risk management, customer orientation, and service quality, thus stepping toward distinctive service provision.

Today, Dana Insurance is recognized by the Central Insurance of the Islamic Republic of Iran as a professional and ethical insurer. The growing trust of policyholders attests to the company’s ability to assure producers, industrialists, and shareholders alike.

With more than half a century of experience, Dana Insurance, in 2024, succeeded in gaining about 12 percent of the country’s insurance industry portfolio, ranking first among private insurers in terms of market share and customer acquisition, and securing its position as one of the leading companies in the Iranian insurance industry.