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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’ …

Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Employees Who Work from Home? Read More »

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 …

Entertaining Movies and TV Shows Featuring Insurance Themes Read More »

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 …

The Role of Our Industry During the Coronavirus Pandemic Read More »

In the wake of recent data breaches, healthcare organisations and financial institutions are turning to cyber insurance to offset costs associated with cyber-attacks and data breaches. According to a recent Moody’s Investors Service report, as reported by Health IT Security, the healthcare industry potentially faces the greatest financial impact from cyberattacks, due to their heavy …

The Importance of Cyber Insurance for the Healthcare Industry Read More »

With a storied history and a stellar reputation in the UAE, our priorities remain: Delivering bespoke insurance solutions to meet the individual, family, or commercial needs of our clients. Building this reputation takes serious effort, that is why our team operates with a goal of creating lasting professional relationships with our clients. We have built …

Trust and Transparency in the World of Insurance Read More »

The rise of healthcare premiums and the growing unaffordable state of insurance is the reality for many Americans. This trend in the United States is actually a global issue facing many countries, and even indicative of what is happening here in the UAE.  These are five important points we need to consider, according to Kenneth …

Why People Are Paying So Much For Healthcare, A Worrying Global Trend Read More »

When you travel to a country or region that is deemed to be high-risk, your regular insurance policy will not provide coverage in the event of a medical emergency or accidental death. Essentially, if something were to happen to you in these dangerous countries, you would be without the safety and protection of your insurance …

Personal Insurance for High-Risk Countries Read More »

As we move into a new year, everyone talks about their resolutions. Whether you want to live a healthier life, spend less time on your smart device or pay off excess debt, it’s important to remember another essential aspect of your life – insurance. Our loved ones are perhaps the most important part of our …

New Year’s Resolutions for Insurance – Are You Protected? Read More »

Have you been wondering about the differences between traditional insurance and Takaful? Although both protect the insured, there are major differences between the two. What is Takaful? Takaful is a Shariah-compliant insurance option, grounded in Islamic Muamalat (Islamic transactions) products, which explains how individuals are responsible to cooperate, support and protect one another. The basic …

A Guide to Takaful Insurance Read More »