Lloyd's broker EC3 launches new health insurance scheme in Dubai
EC3 Brokers MEA, an independent commercial lines Lloyd’s broker, has partnered with the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (DIFCA) to establish a group health insurance scheme in Dubai.
The scheme aims to provide companies operating within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), specifically the SMEs, access to health insurance for their employees and dependants.
“As a leading reinsurance broker and consultant within the MEA region, we are excited to announce the launch of this health insurance scheme alongside the DIFC," said Steve Hart, SEO of EC3 Brokers MEA. "This is a bespoke offering in Dubai and one that we hope will serve the DIFC and its members well. We look forward to increasing our footprint in the Middle East by delivering on such a promising project.”
Serge Calfa, regional director – treaty of EC3 Brokers MEA, said: “EC3 Brokers is uniquely positioned within the region to draw on its experience in all relevant fields such as reinsurance, health insurance and various activities in managing and servicing the complete value chain of health care and risk-taking businesses and supporting the DIFCA with achieving its vision.”
Arif Amiri, CEO of DIFC Authority, said: “This agreement paves the way for DIFC to provide clients with a new benefit that adds value, saves them money and provides a high level of health insurance cover. We look forward to working with EC3 Brokers to deliver this insurance policy to our clients.”
Danny Driscoll, CEO of EC3 Brokers, added: “This is another exciting venture and opportunity for EC3 Brokers. This new partnership with the DIFCA enables us to continue satisfying our clients’ needs and expectations, while positioning EC3 Brokers as a consultant within the reinsurance industry.”
