As individuals and business owners, we often ignore the importance of carrying the proper protection against risks in this world. We all laugh and joke around that it could never happen to us. However, if I’ve learned anything through the course of my career, and even the past few months, it’s that the unexpected can […]

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 […]

As an insurance broker and advisor, we work with businesses and individuals every day. However, in our industry, we often engage with companies and people on their worst days. The COVID-19 pandemic has placed tremendous pressure on businesses around the world – especially small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs). Given these uncertain times, now more than […]

Workers’ Compensation (Workers’ Comp) is a fairly standard form of insurance and a common practice for all organizations who 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’ Comp […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]