William Russell Global Plans now available in Abu Dhabi

This is a new market for the international expatriate insurance specialists as previously, strict health insurance regulation meant that although the plans were available across much of the UAE, they were not eligible for sale in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.

However, the underwriters of the Global Plans in the UAE region, Dubai Insurance Company (DIC), have now licensed Global Plans as part of an employee benefit scheme for companies in Abu Dhabi.

The plans have also been authorised by Health Authority Abu Dhabi, so are now fully HAAD-compliant, in line with local regulations.

Movement of the products into the new territory will be through William Russell's office in Dubai. Colin Ward, sales director for the Middle East region, said: "DIC already has a strong and respected reputation in Dubai, and through this partnership with William Russell, we offer an attractive package.

"We're delighted that the plans are now licensed for sale in Abu Dhabi, so we will be actively marketing the Plans within the region."

Global Plans are high-value international insurance plans designed to give expatriate staff access to private medical care whilst living overseas.

In Abu Dhabi, they are exclusively available as a high-value employee benefits solution for corporations.

Abdellatif Abuqurah, the Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Insurance Company, said: "William Russell can offer a very wide range of benefits such as health, travel, and personal accident insurance, as well as group life and long term disability insurance cover - benefits that have traditionally been difficult to secure from the one insurer."