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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 »
Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Workers’ Comp) is a fairly standard form of insurance and a common practice for all organizations that have employees. It is straightforward: Employees injured at the workplace will receive medical benefits in exchange for not suing their employer. Employees get medical coverage and employers are protected from lawsuits and exorbitant damages. Workers’ …
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Insurance acts as a great and powerful force behind the screen, protecting against the loss of life and limb; the intellectual property of directors and writers; the potential liability of location shoots; and the substantial investment of the producers. However, from the other side of the screen, viewers are also entertained by interesting, exciting, and …
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The Coronavirus pandemic has impacted life around the world, and it is taking a serious toll on businesses too. Global stock markets are down, travel restrictions were imposed hurting industries across the board, and millions of people are either in quarantine, unable to work or have had to change the way they live. While these …
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