Ask The Insurance Expert Lee Johnston

Insurance at the highest level is not all about fast cars, super yachts, expensive jewellery, watches, fine art and mega mansions. There is also the extremely important aspect of providing a service for clients which is also at the highest level to ensure not only are their assets or possessions protected but that they are at ease, feeling comfortable and confident with those supporting them through this process. I sat down with Sameh Hafez ( Head - AXA Private Clients Middle East ) to discuss what it is really like insuring those with High Net Worth and what are the type of options available. We might have talked about some fast cars too...

The importance of cyber insurance has always been known but as the awareness grows along with the fact that recent circumstances have dictated a huge shift in how and where we work... it could be more important than ever. There are many risks out there to an individuals or companies cyber security but how many of us are actually protecting ourselves against those risks? In the event of a security breach, the financial implications could be huge. The subject is discussed in a little more detail with Gaurav Sapra ( Vice President of Speciality Lines with Orient Insurance ) who is someone that certainly knows this subject well.

Yes really... you can Insure Now and Pay later with no extra charge or fees. Really! With the recent announcement of a new and exclusive partnership between Insurancemarket.ae and Spotii , I talked with CEO Anuscha Iqbal and COO Ziyaad Ahmed to hear more about their story, how this fantastic platform works and why this new partnership makes so much sense. No interest, no cost and no catch, a fantastic opportunity for customers looking to purchase their insurance.

With vast experience in both the UAE and UK Insurance markets, I sat down with Rachel Awad (Director of Strategic Projects at Insurancemarket.ae) to find out how different these two countries are when it comes to insurance. We also discussed the main changes within the industry over the years and even what it takes to be a successful company within this fast moving, dynamic and competitive industry. Just how important is the personal touch when it comes to dealing with clients despite the impact of the internet and technology?

Employee Benefits or Group Medical Insurance is a vast subject of which both employers and employees are particularly interested in. Are you providing the correct level of cover for your employees, can having a good level of cover in place not only attract the right talent to your company but also increase overall performance of employees? There are many questions to ask around this subject and of course with the impact of Covid-19 to consider, it is a topic being widely considered at the moment. I sit down with Amir Hussain (Head of Employee Benefits & Corporate Specialist) at Insurancemarket.ae to discuss. With so much to talk about, there will likely be a part 2!

AFIA Insurance celebrates 25 years in business and the visionary founder Mr Nandu Babur joins us for this special celebratory episode. Taking it right back to the start, we hear about the journey from arriving in Dubai 40 years ago to starting the business all by himself, working tirelessly within the insurance industry to then growing the company which now has 400 employees. Happy 25th Birthday AFIA Insurance.