New Insurance Package for Indian Blue-Collar Workers in UAE

The Indian Consulate in Dubai has introduced a new insurance package called the Life Protection Plan (LPP) for Indian blue-collar workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This plan aims to provide financial benefits to the families of the workers in case of natural or accidental deaths.

Collaboration with Insurance Providers

The Consulate General of India in Dubai facilitated meetings between major companies recruiting Indian blue-collar workers and two insurance service providers – Gargash Insurance Services LLC and Orient Insurance PJSC. Together, they arrived at this insurance package to cover natural and accidental deaths of the workers in the UAE.

Effective Date

The Life Protection Plan (LPP) for blue-collar workers and other employees, covering death due to any cause – natural or accidental, became effective from March 1, 2023.

Implementation

The terms and conditions on how the LPP will be implemented were worked out between the companies recruiting Indian blue-collar workers and the insurance service providers.

Welfare of Indian Community

Commenting on the launch of the LPP, Consul General Satish Sivan stated, “Welfare of the Indian community remains our utmost priority.”

Indian Blue-Collar Workers in UAE

Approximately 3.5 million Indians live in the UAE, with around 65 percent being blue-collar workers, comprising one of the largest migrant worker groups in the country.

Important takeaways for all competitive Exams

  • UAE Capital: Abu Dhabi;
  • UAE Currency: United Arab Emirates Dirham;
  • UAE Prime minister: Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

 

 

Sumit Arora

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