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1. Pacific Prime Working with Health Insurance Providers to Cover Asthma in Dubai
Pacific Prime is pleased to be able to offer clients in Dubai a range of new policies as health insurers expand
in the UAE.
Online PR News – 03-December-2012 – Pacific Prime is pleased to be able to offer clients in Dubai a range
of new policies as international health insurers expand in the UAE. Bupa and InterGlobal will now join Allianz
in offering 'Full Medical Underwriting' for pre-existing conditions including, most significantly for the region,
Asthma.
Asthma, and other respiratory conditions, are increasing in instances in the UAE mainly due to high levels of
airborne dust and an over reliance on air conditioning. It is estimated that 13% of the UAE suffers from
asthma, with this figure increasing during the summer sandstorm season by 15%. However, now Pacific
Prime clients living in, or moving to Dubai will be able to receive coverage if they suffer from respiratory
ailments.
Pacific Prime is pleased with these latest developments and believes they will help to appease
customers, especially those with pre-existing medical conditions
Despite having relatively even levels of air pollution compared to Europe, Dubai suffers from large amounts of
PM10 in the air. PM10 refers to the measure of small hazardous particles that, when inhaled, become lodged
in the lungs and can trigger respiratory problems. This risk of developing breathing issues increases in
environments such as Dubai where there are regularly high levels of sand in the air.
Breathing problems can be aggravated by factors indoors as well. Poorly maintained air conditioners in
schools are cited as one of the reasons for Dubai having one of the world's highest percentages of child
asthma sufferers (25%). Taking this into consideration, and the increasingly expensive price of medical care
in Dubai, Pacific Prime believe that these insurers are making very positive moves.
Pre-existing conditions covered are not limited to asthma and coverage will also be extended to Pacific Prime
clients suffering from conditions such as high cholesterol. However, analysts do predict premium costs to
increase by 5-25% depending on the severity of the condition. Despite this, Bupa, InterGlobal and Allianz are
now in a prime position to capture increased market share in the UAE region.
Pacific Prime is pleased with these latest developments and believes they will help to appease customers,
especially those with pre-existing medical conditions, when seeking new health insurance policies in the
move to the UAE.
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