Group Life Insurance

Protect what matters most

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Financial security for your people. Confidence for your business.

Your people are the heart of your business. And protecting their future means looking after the people who matter most to them.

Group Life Insurance provides financial protection for employees and their families when it's needed most. It gives employees peace of mind while helping your organisation build trust, strengthen its employee value proposition and demonstrate a genuine commitment to its people.

At Howden Employee Benefits, we help businesses across the UAE design Group Life Insurance programmes that balance meaningful protection with commercial value.

Whether you're introducing Group Life cover or reviewing an existing programme, we'll help you find the right solution for your workforce.

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More than life insurance. A benefit that matters.

Because protecting your people means protecting their future.

Group Life Insurance is more than a policy.

It's a commitment to supporting employees and their families through life's most difficult moments.

For employers, it's also a valuable part of a competitive employee benefits strategy.

The right programme helps you:

  • Protect employees' families: Provide financial support following the death of an insured employee.
  • Attract and retain talent: Strengthen your employee value proposition with meaningful financial protection.
  • Build employee confidence: Give your people reassurance that their loved ones have support when they need it.
  • Manage costs: Balance comprehensive protection with your benefits budget.
  • Strengthen employee engagement: Demonstrate your commitment to the long-term wellbeing of your workforce.

When employees know their families are protected, it makes a meaningful difference.

Group Life Insurance designed around your workforce

The right protection starts with understanding your people.

Every organisation is different. Your workforce, business priorities and budget shape the protection you need. That's why we work with you to design a Group Life Insurance programme that reflects your organisation and delivers value. Depending on the insurer and policy selected, your programme can include:

  • Group Life Cover

    Provides a lump-sum payment to nominated beneficiaries following the death of an insured employee, subject to policy terms.

  • Accidental Death Benefit

    Provides additional financial protection following a covered accidental death.

  • Total and Permanent Disability Benefit

    Offers financial support when an insured employee experiences a qualifying permanent disability.

  • Critical Illness Benefit

    Provides financial assistance following the diagnosis of a specified critical illness, where included in the policy.

  • Hospitalisation Income Benefit

    Offers financial support during eligible periods of hospitalisation.

  • Medical Reimbursement

    Provides reimbursement for specified medical expenses, where included in the programme.

Support that goes beyond insurance

We're with you when it matters most.

Choosing the right policy is only the beginning.

We work alongside your organisation throughout the life of your Group Life Insurance programme, helping you manage costs, simplify administration and support employees when they need it.

  • Claims support
    When a claim arises, clear communication and timely support matter.
    Our claims specialists help guide you through the process, coordinate with insurers and support efficient claims resolution.

  • Programme reviews and benchmarking
    We review your benefits against relevant industry and market information to identify opportunities to improve protection and value.

  • Simplified administration
    We help your HR team manage employee enrolment, policy changes, renewals and billing, reducing the time spent on administration.

  • Benefits communication
    A valuable benefit only makes a difference when employees understand it.
    We help you communicate your Group Life programme clearly so employees know what protection is available and how it works.

  • Ongoing advice
    From reviewing cover levels to responding to changes in your workforce, we're here to help keep your programme relevant.

Local expertise. Global strength.

Protection that understands your business.

Employers across the UAE manage diverse workforces, changing employee expectations and growing pressure to deliver value from their benefits investment.

Our specialists combine local insurance market knowledge with Howden's global Employee Benefits expertise to help you make informed decisions.

We work with insurers to identify suitable protection, negotiate competitive terms and design programmes that reflect your workforce and business priorities.

Whether you're supporting employees in the UAE or managing a workforce across multiple countries, we help you create protection that works for your organisation.

Let's protect what matters most

Give your people confidence in their future.

Group Life Insurance is an investment in the people who make your business possible.

Together, we'll create a programme that provides meaningful financial protection, supports your workforce and delivers lasting value for your organisation.

Let's build protection your people can rely on.

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