We’ve paid customer claims amounting to more than
USD 210 million,
with 98% of all life claims paid out.
Our data shows some concerning health trends 1 out of 4
men have claimed for cancer. Prostate and stomach cancer are the second leading causes of critical illness claims in men.
2nd
leading cause of cancer amongst women is ovarian cancer
Some things didn’t change
Heart attack, stroke and cancer remain the leading cause of life and critical illness claims in the region.
60%
Life claims
92%
Critical illness claims
The reality of death
Leading causes of death claims that are paid out in the Middle East
14%
OthersLiver Failure Motor Neuron Disease Organ Failure
7%
Accidents
18%
Covid-19This is a 3-year dataset and includes the peak of Covid-19 claims. We see a marked decrease in 2023.
36%
Heart attack & stroke
25%
CancerEvery year, it’s happening sooner
The inevitability of life
Leading causes of critical illness claims in the Middle East. We call these living benefits.Which means customers get access to money from their policy if they get a serious illness.
The uncertainty of life
Zurich offers free children’s critical illness cover for up to three children when you take a critical illness benefit on a whole of life policy or a critical illness protection plan. Cover is up to USD 15,000.
Claims you can count on
Over the last three years, we’ve provided our customers in the Middle East with benefits totaling over USD 210 million.
This includes USD 40m that we’ve paid our Group Life customer.
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We’ll ensure
You’re paid... on time ...wherever you are
98%
of all life claims paid
Unpaid claims were due to non-disclosure or fraud
72hrs
average time to pay a claim
This is based on receipt of all documents
73
countries
Claims payments made will be subject to any applicable trade or economic sanctions
Come as you are
Even if you have preexisting conditions such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease, cancer, hypertension or lipid disorders.
This will be subject to further underwriting which could expose you to additional premiums, underwriting rating and addendums to your policy.
97%
of all applications received are accepted by us
How much is enough?
12%
Only 12% of critical illness claims paid out are more than USD 200,000.
39%
Only 39% of life claims are more than USD 200,000.
Is this enough to secure the financial future of your loved ones?
Remember to take care of the people who take care of you.
Insuring your non-earning family members provides you with the cushioning you need if the unthinkable happens.
Know what you’ll need
The insurance coverage that you take should cover your current and future financial obligations.
For a detailed assessment of your insurance needs, please seek advise from your financial advisor.
A case for living benefits
A living benefit, is an insurance add-on that’s made for you to take advantage of while you’re still alive.
These could include coverage for:
- Critical illness
- Terminal illness
- Permanent total disability
- Hospitalization
- Accidental dismemberment
- Waiver of premium
For the first time, we’ve observed that claims for living benefits have crossed claims for life insurance.
56%
of all claims paid out are living benefits
Our customers explain all of this better
Pratik Desai
“I don’t know what the future holds, but I know it is financially secure”
Summer Yin
“Life insurance is like an umbrella to protect my family”
Kiran Joshi
“Securing my future helped me face life’s uncertainty”
Life and living solutions, built for you
Zurich International Life is a business name of Zurich International Life Limited. Zurich International Life Limited is fully authorised under the Isle of Man Insurance Act 2008 and is regulated by the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority which ensures that the company has sound and professional management and provision has been made to protect policy owners. For life assurance companies authorised in the Isle of Man, the Isle of Man’s Life Assurance (Compensation of Policyholders) Regulations 1991, ensure that in the event of a life assurance company being unable to meet its liabilities to its policy owners, up to 90% of the liability to the protected policy owners will be met. The protection only applies to the solvency of Zurich International Life Limited and does not extend to protecting the value of the assets held within any unit-linked funds linked to your policy. Zurich International Life Limited is registered in Bahrain under Commercial Registration No. 17444 and is licensed as an Overseas Insurance Firm – Life Insurance by the Central Bank of Bahrain. Zurich International Life Limited is authorised by the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority. Zurich International Life Limited is registered (Registration No. 63) under UAE Federal Law Number 48 of 2023, and its activities in the UAE are governed by such law. Zurich International Life Limited provides life assurance, investment and protection products and is authorised by the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority. Registered in the Isle of Man number 020126C. Registered office: Zurich House, Isle of Man Business Park, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 2QZ, British Isles. Telephone +44 1624 662266 www.zurichinternational.com