When you visit a health provider, the top priority is to get healthy or stay healthy. The last thing you want to worry about is mounting medical bills or the logistics of your medical insurance plan. Understanding how the medical insurance claims process works is essential to know what to expect when it comes to [...]

When it comes to e-commerce, owners tend to put insurance on the back burner. Instead, buyers focus on their need for a product, and sellers direct their attention to the more tangible business assets, which leaves no time or desire to consider insurance policies. However, insurtechs are changing the e-commerce landscape by combining insurance with [...]

The Health Insurance Law of Dubai No 11 (2013) states employers are legally obligated to provide medical coverage for their employees. The level of health insurance must meet or exceed the minimum benefits stipulated by DHA in Dubai. While it’s legally required for businesses to provide corporate medical insurance, there are many benefits to providing [...]

If you live an affluent lifestyle, you might worry about what would happen in the event of a life altering accident or natural disaster? While it’s natural to worry about the unexpected, you can prepare by protecting your interests and your loved ones. With the right insurance policies, you can ensure your way of life [...]

A common mistake people make when purchasing Medical & health insurance is not disclosing their pre-existing illnesses to the insurance company. This is usually because they are concerned their pre-existing conditions will lead to being denied coverage or increased premium fees. However, you must tell your insurance provider all your medical history to ensure proper [...]

As we move into 2022 and beyond, insurers will invest considerably in reimagining the customer’s journey across the lifecycle of their policy, with a focus on life insurance. In particular, the need for life insurance has been brought to the forefront and gained significant visibility since COVID-19 struck. The health and well-being of self and [...]

As a company, you strive to maintain a safe work environment. Yet, accidents happen. In the event of an onsite employee accident or injury, workmen’s compensation insurance protects your business against liabilities.  Mandatory, UAE Federal Law No. 8 requires all companies to compensate employees who are injured due to an accident at work. In the [...]

Often when choosing a new job or independently purchased insurance plan, the important question you should be asking yourself is, how good is the insurance coverage? For some, utilizing a preferred provider organization plan (PPO) is the way to go. But what exactly does that mean?  Today, the insurance experts at Petra are going to [...]

In 2018, the UAE was ranked one of the Top 10 most efficient healthcare systems in the world. With a highly developed health infrastructure with a high standard of health care, medical facilities throughout the UAE are modern and easily accessible for both locals and expats alike. In particular, in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, both [...]

Understanding the costs associated with your medical insurance can feel extremely overwhelming. However, it’s important you understand your obligation for payments and copay before you use your benefits to avoid racking up a large and expensive bill. Let’s take a look at the basic principles involved in understanding your health insurance costs and charges.   [...]