Learn how to sponsor dependants for medical insurance in the UAE, what’s covered, and the best options for families. Who Qualifies as a Dependant? In the UAE, the definition of a dependant for medical insurance purposes typically includes your spouse and children, and in some cases, your parents. Children are generally covered until the age […]
Author Archives: Hannah
20
Sep
Sep
The UAE is home to one of the world’s largest expat populations and, for many of these residents, life insurance serves as a crucial financial safety net. However, the needs of an expat differ from those of a local citizen. With no state-provided life cover, no pension guarantees, and the possibility of relocating at short […]
15
Sep
Sep
What Counts as Basic Coverage? In the UAE, a basic medical insurance plan, which is often referred to as a Minimum Benefit Plan (MBP) or Essential Benefits Plan (EBP), is designed to satisfy the legal minimum requirements. These plans provide the essentials: access to general practitioners, limited specialist referrals, basic diagnostic tests, and emergency treatment. […]
10
Sep
Sep
Why ‘One-Size-Fits-All’ Doesn’t Work in the UAE. Life insurance isn’t just about securing a payout – it’s about ensuring that your loved ones can maintain their quality of life if you are no longer there to provide for them. In the UAE, the right coverage amount can vary greatly depending on lifestyle, family size, financial […]
02
Sep
Sep
Meeting Your Legal Obligations. In the UAE, corporate medical insurance is no longer an optional perk – it’s a legal obligation. From January 2025, all employers have been required to provide at least the minimum level of medical cover to their employees. This expansion builds on the well-established systems in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, where […]
20
Jun
Jun
Life is unpredictable – and serious illness doesn’t only affect your health. It can disrupt your finances and lifestyle too. While life insurance remains crucial, critical illness cover is increasingly recognised for its importance in the insurance sector as it provides vital protection during your lifetime. Ian Featherstone, CEO of IAE Insure, explains why both […]
17
Nov
Nov
Living and working in the UAE, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, has a legal requirement for medical insurance, which is why, as a business, it is of high importance to offer the best insurance to your employees as possible. Many individuals living and working in the UAE will see your business group medical insurance as […]
10
Nov
Nov
When it comes to living and working in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and other areas within the UAE, it’s not just as simple as applying, packing up, and moving, many factors need to be in place to ensure that you bring benefits to the UAE economy. One such factor ensuring this is the Golden Visa. The […]
02
Nov
Nov
When it comes to your and your family’s health, there is little that is more important. Apart from it being the law in the UAE to have medical insurance in place for those living and working in the likes of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, it’s also an area of continuous growth in the UAE. Medical […]