Roger Zaccar is a prominent Lebanese entrepreneur and a leading figure in the Middle Eastern InsurTech (insurance technology) sector. He is best known as the CEO of Comin Insurance and the CEO of YallaCompare, a major insurance comparison platform in the UAE and wider MENA region.
Professional Background
• Family Legacy: Zaccar is a third-generation insurance professional. His grandfather, also named Roger Zaccar, founded Commercial Insurance in Lebanon in 1962.
• Digital Transformation: Under his leadership, Zaccar has focused on modernizing the traditional insurance industry by implementing digital-first strategies.
• Business Expansion:
o He founded Comin in 2017 to simplify the insurance process through technology.
o In 2024–2025, his company Comin acquired YallaCompare, creating one of the largest digital insurance entities in the region with operations spanning Lebanon, Egypt, the UAE, Cyprus, Jordan, and Nigeria.
• Innovation & Crypto: Zaccar has signaled a strong interest in integrating blockchain and cryptocurrency into insurance, with major initiatives planned for 2025.
Key Roles and Achievements
• CEO/Founder: Leading Comin and YallaCompare through significant regional growth.
• Resilience: He is frequently cited in business media (such as BaytCast) for successfully navigating Lebanon's economic challenges and reinventing legacy business models.
• Public Figure: He actively participates in international business forums and has been featured in major industry publications like Al Bayan and Startup Scene.
