MetLife (UAE)
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DIFC, Dubai
About
MetLife is one of the world's largest life insurers, operating in the UAE since 2010 through MetLife (DIFC) Limited and regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). Globally, MetLife serves over 100 million customers across 40+ markets. The company has an "AA-" financial strength rating from S&P, reflecting its strong balance sheet and claims-paying ability.
Insurance Products
MetLife UAE focuses on life insurance, savings plans, and employee benefits but also offers critical illness cover, personal accident protection, and group medical insurance relevant to property investors and real estate professionals. Their 'Protect' range includes term life insurance with mortgage protection — a product frequently used by homebuyers in Dubai to cover outstanding mortgage balances. They also provide keyman insurance for real estate agency principals.
Key Differentiators
MetLife brings global expertise in structured life and savings products, with a DIFC-regulated framework that offers enhanced consumer protection. Their digital platform supports online policy management, claims submission, and premium payment. They are known for fast claims turnaround — typically 5 business days for straightforward life and critical illness claims.
Coverage Areas
MetLife serves all UAE emirates through their DIFC hub. Their products are available through independent financial advisers, bancassurance partners, and direct channels across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the Northern Emirates.
Services Offered
Key services MetLife (UAE) provides for insurance brokers clients in Dubai:
Why Choose MetLife (UAE)
- Part of MetLife, Inc. — one of the world’s largest life-insurance and employee-benefits groups
- Long-established life insurer in the region, with a presence of around 65 years in the Gulf
- Underwrites and issues its own life, accident & health, savings and retirement policies
- Registered UAE insurer (American Life Insurance Company) regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE
- Specialist products such as Critical Care covering up to 32 critical illnesses, with tele-medicine and expert second-opinion services
- Serves both individuals and corporations (group medical and employee-benefits schemes)
How MetLife (UAE) Works
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Request a quote
Contact MetLife or an authorised financial adviser to outline your needs — life cover, medical, critical illness, savings or a group/employee benefits scheme.
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Choose a plan
Select the product and cover level (e.g. term life, individual medical, Critical Care) and any optional benefits.
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Underwriting & issue
MetLife assesses the application and, where approved, underwrites and issues the policy as a registered UAE insurer.
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Manage your cover
Pay premiums, manage the policy and submit claims; accident & health products include tele-medicine and expert second-opinion support.
Business Profile
Hours and pricing may change — confirm directly with the business before engaging.
Licenses & Certifications
Licenses and certifications are subject to renewal. Verify current status with the issuing authority before engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does MetLife offer home or property insurance in Dubai?
No. MetLife is a life, accident & health and savings insurer. It does not underwrite home, contents, building or property insurance — for those lines, see other providers in this directory.
What does MetLife actually cover in the UAE?
Life insurance, individual and group medical plans, accident & health cover (including critical illness, disability and hospital cash), and savings, investment and retirement solutions. Pet insurance is also offered.
Is MetLife a broker or an insurer?
MetLife is an insurer (carrier) — it underwrites and issues its own policies rather than placing cover with other insurers as a broker would.
Who regulates MetLife in the UAE?
MetLife operates in the UAE through American Life Insurance Company, a registered insurer regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), which oversees insurance companies in the UAE.
What is MetLife's Critical Care plan?
Critical Care is a critical illness plan that pays a lump sum on diagnosis of one of up to 32 critical illnesses (such as cancer and heart disease), and includes tele-medicine and expert second-opinion services.
Does MetLife provide cover for companies?
Yes. Alongside individual plans, MetLife offers group medical and employee-benefits schemes for businesses and corporations.
Is MetLife UAE part of the global MetLife group?
Yes. The UAE operation is part of MetLife, Inc., a global life-insurance and employee-benefits group, and has had a presence of around 65 years in the Gulf.
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