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How the UAE’s Golden Visa Medical Insurance Requirements Compare to Other Countries.

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The UAE’s Golden Visa program is a big drawing point for investors, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals, and outstanding students to live and work in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and other Emirates within the UAE. The UAE’s Golden Visa program is known as one of the best worldwide compared to many other country’s long-term residency schemes, however, one […]

How Life Insurance Has Evolved in the UAE Over Recent Years – Insights from IAE Insure

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As a trusted life insurance broker with a long-standing presence in the UAE, IAE Insure has witnessed significant changes in the life insurance landscape over recent years. Our commitment to providing tailored solutions for individuals and businesses has given us a unique perspective on how personal and group life insurance has evolved. From regulatory reforms […]

Employer-Paid Health Insurance – A Nationwide Mandate in the UAE Starting 2025.

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to take a significant step towards achieving universal health coverage by mandating employer-paid health insurance for all foreign employees in the private sector nationwide. Starting in 2025, this policy will extend beyond Abu Dhabi and Dubai, ensuring comprehensive healthcare benefits for employees across all seven emirates. For businesses […]

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 […]

Could BOD-49 Contribute to a Lack of Life Insurance Amongst Expats in the UAE?

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After almost four months of the BOD-49 regulation, some are projecting that the changes will lead to a reduced uptake of life insurance products and other financial services, particularly amongst the expat population in the UAE. Some Background – BOD-49 and Commissions. The BOD-49 regulations – which were introduced on October 16th– are an attempt […]

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, […]

Understanding Life Insurance in the UAE.

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The life insurance sector in the UAE has an extraordinary growth rate (10% a year) and many competing insurers which means great deals for consumers in the UAE. But understanding life insurance in the UAE can be hard. So, how do you get the right deal for you? We’ve made guides before, but in this […]

The Basics of Saving for Retirement with Life Insurance

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When we think about life insurance, we don’t immediately think how it can help save for retirement. In reality, however, life insurance can really contribute to a retirement plan. This is especially important for UAE residents, the majority of which are expats and have to return to their home countries for retirement. Obviously, shrewd saving […]