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Posted on 2017-11-23 04:13:00 by Rob McBroom
We came across an interesting article on various insurance websites the other day, including the Middle East Insurance Review. This article noted that some insurers in the UAE have been cutting premiums at the end of the year in order to boost their gross yearly revenue. Here, we discuss both the pros and cons of this tactic and why it…
Posted on 2017-09-14 08:44:00 by Rob McBroom
Mandatory health insurance regulations have been fully in place in Dubai for just over a year now (with the last phase being implemented in July 2016). In an effort to ensure that health care and in turn health insurance remain as affordable as possible for the foreseeable future, the Dubai Health Authority has been working on a number of…
Posted on 2017-08-17 09:09:00 by Rob McBroom
Unlike other popular expat destinations, it is fairly common to see whole families moving to Dubai. One important thing to be aware of is the fact that health insurance is mandatory in the city. If you are moving here with your family, there is a good chance you will need to secure health insurance coverage for them. Here, we provide answers…
Posted on 2017-06-08 07:22:00 by Rob McBroom
In recent years there has been a massive global push against cigarettes and tobacco products. Gone are the days where the Marlboro Man or Joe Camel would grace everything from radio ads to billboards to magazines and more. These days, the diseases caused by smoking are increasingly well known and many countries have implemented strict rules around the sale and consumption of cigarettes.…
Posted on 2017-04-13 07:25:00 by Rob McBroom
Here, UAE Medical Insurance discusses disaster insurance in the UAE and the types of insurance businesses need to weather anything.
Posted on 2017-04-06 04:06:00 by Rob McBroom
The end of March has come and gone, and with it came the introduction of fines for not securing compulsory insurance in Dubai. As of now, companies and individuals who have not secured health insurance face being fined AED 500 for each month they are without insurance. As we have mentioned in previous articles the most basic compliant plan available costs AED 650 per year. If you…
Posted on 2017-03-30 08:34:00 by Rob McBroom
The Dubai Health Authority's compulsory health insurance scheme has been in place for medium to large companies for almost two years. This means that many companies in the Emirate are coming up on renewing their corporate health insurance plan. If you are close to starting the renewal process but are thinking of switching providers, there are a number of things that can make the process…
Posted on 2017-03-02 07:40:00 by Rob McBroom
As you are probably well aware by now, the Dubai Health Authority has fully implemented their mandatory health insurance coverage scheme which aims to ensure that 100% of the Emirate's residents have adequate coverage for their medical conditions. With the final implementation being carried out last summer came word that the fines for not securing appropriate coverage were to be…
Posted on 2017-01-05 08:53:00 by Rob McBroom
Pacific Prime, UAE Medical Insurance's global partner, has officially released their latest report. Titled: International Private Medical Insurance Inflation - 2017, this report focuses on the inflation of medical premiums for International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) plans in 10 of the most popular locations around the world, including Dubai, for this type of insurance.
Posted on 2016-12-15 02:18:00 by Rob McBroom
With the DHA regulations coming into full force at the end of this month, it is now essential that you secure insurance for your dependents including children and spouses, as their visa approval will depend on it. The question is, how can you identify the type of coverage your family needs?