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In today’s competitive world, every professional strives to have an edge over their competitors. The continuous thirst for knowledge is critical in building your professional career or thriving in your business. In recent years, professional examinations and certifications have moved to the forefront to help individuals stand out in a crowd while simultaneously solidifying their …

Why Professional Certification Helps Build Strong Foundation In Your Insurance Career Read More »

Car insurance protects you from any financial risk you could incur if you have an accident that results in damage to your car, property, or another person. If you drive a supercar or an exotic car, you will need to add additional coverage to cover the expense associated with more complex and specialized repairs. World’s …

Crazy Insurance Claims: Insuring Your Super and Exotic Cars Read More »

If 2020 taught us anything, it was to expect the unexpected. Between unforeseen health challenges with COVID-19, business interruptions, and unemployment, people around the world are taking note of just how unpredictable life can be. As we move into a new year, we continue to recognize the importance of protecting our interests with insurance.  Often …

The Top Insurance Plans for 2021 – Protecting Your Interests in the New Year Read More »

According to a study by the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi published recently, 71% of UAE residents have at least one major risk factor for heart diseases. We can’t underscore how high this risk is: 2 in 3 people are susceptible to heart disease. These factors, according to the study of people reported, 23% percent have …

A Silent Crisis, Heart Disease in the UAE at Dangerous Levels Read More »

In a move that proved to have more foresight than anyone could have ever predicted, in 2017, University of Illinois Business School Dean Jeffery Brown purchased revenue and pandemic insurance worth up to $61 million with their Chinese student body population in mind, which represents nearly one-third of their engineering program.  Due to many clerical …

A Lesson in Foresight – Risk Management and the Importance of Competent Brokers Read More »

First, what is classic car insurance? Well, classic car insurance isn’t like the “normal” car insurance most people have on their vehicles. This type of insurance is specified to help and protect special vehicles in the “antique” or “classic” car category. There are different definitions on what is considered a classic or antique car, but …

Why is it so Difficult to Find Good Classic Car Insurance? Read More »

Medical insurance was not mandatory in Dubai until 2014. In the year 2016, the laws become stricter and that was when a deadline was set for all Dubai Visa holders to secure medical insurance or face a fine of AED 500 per month as per the Dubai Health Authority. We highly appreciate the Dubai government …

All You Need to Know About Medical Insurance Read More »

A Mental Health Crisis is unfolding around the world. Millions of people are under considerable stress, surrounded by disease and have been forced into isolation, all of that is creating a collective traumatic experience. Combine that with the economic stress of the pandemic forcing many people to be laid off and facing money problems only …

Does Health Insurance Cover Mental Health? Read More »

This article was updated on July 12th, 2024 Navigating the world of insurance can feel like wandering through a dense jungle. With countless providers offering seemingly similar policies and endless paperwork, it’s no wonder people feel overwhelmed. That’s where an insurance broker steps in. More than just experts in the field, brokers are your guides …

5 Things You Didn’t Know Insurance Brokers Can Do For You Read More »

When it comes to advising our clients on life insurance policies, we do it a little differently than other brokers. This isn’t some sort of hollow promise, but we just looked back on several life insurance transactions, and it is a well-documented, distinctive approach at Petra Insurance Brokers.  Recently, one of our long-standing clients came …

Ethical Insurance Advice & When Advisors Just Have to Say No to Easy Money Read More »