Category Archives: COVID-19

Why Life Insurance Should Remain a Priority in the UAE

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With COVID-19 prompting people to cut their expenses, we explain why life insurance should remain a priority in the UAE. Why Would People Cut Life Insurance? COVID-19 is continuing to affect the income of UAE residents and many are looking for ways to tighten their purse strings and cut expenses wherever possible. Whether it’s through […]

COVID-19 Driving Demand for Life Insurance

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A year on from the start of the pandemic and COVID-19 is still driving demand for life insurance. Over the course of the last year, the pandemic has caused many to re-evaluate their finances as they realise that the unexpected can, and does, happen. People have realised that they need to prioritise the financial wellbeing […]

Term Insurance or Whole Life Insurance?

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It’s the new year and a fantastic time to get your financial priorities in order. But which financial decision should you prioritise? Well, after the COVID-19 pandemic, it should be obvious why everyone with financial dependents needs life insurance – the unexpected can, and does, happen. Life insurance provides a financial safety net for the […]

What To Consider When Choosing A Life Insurance Policy in the UAE

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In the UAE, life insurance penetration has been relatively low. This lack of uptake is no doubt due to the primary demographic of the population – expats. Most of the expats that make up the UAE’s workforce are young and therefore feel like life insurance is not something that they need. But in the UAE, […]

Changing Mindsets and Life Insurance.

With a vaccine on the horizon, optimism is growing about the COVID-19 pandemic drawing to a close. But, with life heading towards the new normal, people’s attitudes and mindsets have permanently changed. Changing Mindsets. It’s no surprise that both people’s attitudes and priorities are changing as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. A recent study […]

The Puzzle of Critical Illness and Medical Insurance.

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Medical insurance is mandatory in the UAE. While, on the surface, this can seem like a positive, what it also does is leave many complacent about getting critical illness cover. Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Medical Insurance: The Differences. It can be hard to decipher the differences and benefits of different types of insurance, and […]

Why You Should Choose Term Life Insurance.

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The burden of looking after a family can often seem enormous. Not only must you consider their general wellbeing, but also their financial wellbeing. How can you ensure that you will always be able to provide for them, including their financial futures? At IAE, we believe that one of the best ways to do this […]

Remote Advice and Life Insurance: Getting a Life Insurance Policy Post-Pandemic.

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Remote Advice and Life Insurance. Over the course of the pandemic, working remotely has become the familiar reality. But with lockdowns easing all over the world and people adjusting to the ‘new normal’, there seems to be no end in sight for working remotely. The remote advice market is expected to continue through at least […]

UAE Coronavirus News Roundup – Part Six

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How to Adapt to Working Online During – and after – the Coronavirus Pandemic. During the Coronavirus Pandemic, everyone has had to face the reality of adapting to managing their finances online. Even insurance policies have adapted so that they are more suited to an online setting. Electronic Insurance Accounts have made it easier to […]

Consumers Exhibiting a Change in Mindset Toward Life Insurance in the UAE

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As a result of COVID-19, many UAE residents are thinking about their life insurance and critical illness policies. There’s no surprise here. After all, the cost of living is expensive in the UAE and financial security has become a concern for many residents during the uncertain time of the pandemic. Are Insurers Still Accepting Applications […]