Category: Insurance

48% of UAE workers are still not receiving medical insurance as part of their employment package — more than three years since a government decree that made this benefit mandatory.

Nearly one in five Brits go on holiday without travel insurance. Wow! Why risk getting stranded without medical cover in a country when you are...

There’s a lot of talk about how SME insurance can be expensive. But, on top of everything else an SME has to pay every month, any cost looks expensive.

“I’ve managed without Life Insurance so far. Why do I suddenly need it now?” That’s what you’re thinking, right? Fair enough.

Most people don’t take out “Whole of Life” Insurance, so it’s not very well known. Far more popular is “Term” Insurance — which can be between five and ten times cheaper.

Holborn Assets has reviewed the key issue of Income Protection (IP) insurance – where you can learn how to protect your future income against serious injury or accident.

As a UK expat, you have likely spotted the excitement in the UAE life insurance sector. But what about the details? How UK expats ensure they get the right life insurance deal? We find out.

Insurance has hit the news this year with the compulsory roll-out of medical insurance in Dubai set to achieve 100% coverage by July. Here is our guide to income protection insurance.

When critical illness strikes within a family, there is an additional strain that is often overlooked, namely the prospect of financial ruin. This is where critical illness cover comes in.

There is currently a big healthcare reform underway in Dubai. This should result in a system where employers will be required by law to provide basic health coverage to their expat employees.

The primary purpose of life insurance is to pay money to beneficiaries, such as your spouse or children, in case of your death. Do you need life insurance given your circumstances? We find out.

Critical illness cover is an insurance product which pays a lump sum in case of serious illness. It does not pay out if you die, which is how it differs from life insurance.

Regarding health care you will find that the system and most importantly health insurance rules and requirements are different in Dubai than they are in Abu Dhabi.

If you have a dangerous job, you need insurance much more than the average person. That’s because you’re much more likely to get hurt, disabled, or killed at your place of work.

Risky sporting activities add spice to life; there's no question about it. Don't forget their main characteristic: risk. Here is what you need to know about dangerous sports insurance.