{"id":12239,"date":"2025-06-02T23:48:27","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T15:48:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/?p=12239"},"modified":"2026-08-27T13:38:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T05:38:04","slug":"dubai-insurance-axa-insurance-becomes-gig-gulf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/dubai-insurance-axa-insurance-becomes-gig-gulf.html","title":{"rendered":"AXA Insurance in Dubai Rebrands as GIG Gulf: What Expats Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AXA Insurance in Dubai has merged with GIG Gulf and now operates fully under the GIG Gulf brand. This transition was completed in June 2022, combining AXA Gulf\u2019s services across the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar with those of Gulf Insurance Group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats in Dubai and the wider Gulf region can continue to access the same high-quality insurance coverage, including health and travel plans, through GIG Gulf. The merger ensures ongoing support, comprehensive benefits, and seamless service for former AXA customers and new clients alike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wherever you are, or whatever the reasons for your interest in AXA Insurance in the UAE, this article will explain how AXA Insurance has merged and rebranded with GIG Gulf.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll introduce you to the AXA plans still available through GIG Gulf, and we\u2019ll tell you why <\/span><b>GIG Gulf is the #1 insurance provider in the region.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019d like to get insurance quotes for GIG Gulf, previously known as AXA Gulf, please <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reach out to Pacific Prime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or use our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free online insurance quote generator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As an insurance broker, it is our job to negotiate on your behalf until you find insurance that meets your needs and budget.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai Expats will also want to read our article about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/top-dubai-insurance-companies-expats.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what insurance expats will need in Dubai<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and our website page about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/middle-east\/international-health-insurance-expats-dubai-uae\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how the healthcare system in Dubai is set up<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-73' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-73-new.css?v1.67' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-73-link CompareNowbutton\">\n  <div class=\"inserter-73-new\">\n    <div class=\"inserter-left-box\">\n        <h3>Kickstart Your Search for the Perfect Insurer<\/h3>        \n        <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n            <p>Compare over <br>50,000 Plans <br>from Top Insurers<\/p>\n            <button >Compare NOW<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/mobile.png\" alt=\" \" class=\"banner-img-mobile\">            \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n<style>\n\n.inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {right: -31%;}\n@media (max-width: 1199px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -20px;\n  }\n@media (max-width: 991px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -10px;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: auto;\n    width: 30%;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 512px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: 200px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AXA Gulf Merges with GIG Gulf in the UAE<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21968 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dubai-waterfront-with-high-rise-buildings-and-clear-blue-sky.webp\" alt=\"Image of Dubai Waterfront With High-rise Buildings And Clear Blue Sky with text overlay of &quot;AXA Gulf Merges with GIG Gulf in the UAE&quot;\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dubai-waterfront-with-high-rise-buildings-and-clear-blue-sky.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dubai-waterfront-with-high-rise-buildings-and-clear-blue-sky-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dubai-waterfront-with-high-rise-buildings-and-clear-blue-sky-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dubai-waterfront-with-high-rise-buildings-and-clear-blue-sky-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dubai-waterfront-with-high-rise-buildings-and-clear-blue-sky-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In June 2022, the AXA Group agreed with Gulf Insurance Group (GIG Gulf) to merge AXA\u2019s insurance services in the Gulf with GIG Gulf\u2019s services. This merged AXA\u2019s operations in the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar with GIG Gulf. The AXA Group will continue providing services in the rest of the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/announcement.gig-gulf.com\/#:~:text=What%20has%20happened%20to%20AXA%3F\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">joining AXA\u2019s Gulf operations with GIG Gulf<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, AXA Cooperative Insurance (KSA) and AXA Green Crescent Insurance Company (UAE) have merged with GIG Gulf. These transactions were completed in September 2021, and the rebranding was completed in June 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/announcement.gig-gulf.com\/#:~:text=Who%20is%20GIG,in%2013%20markets\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GIG is the number one composite regional insurer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a top three player in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). GIG has also received \u201cA\u201d ratings from S&amp;P, Moody&#8217;s, and AM Best, three renowned Rating Agencies in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14915,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:65280},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:255},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:8}\"><div class='code-block code-block-49' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_UAE_1.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner UAE 1\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GIG Gulf Health Plans Replacing AXA Insurance<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GIG Gulf will continue to provide the same products and services AXA Gulf used to provide. The now-merged GIG Gulf will offer the same quality of services with the same legal integrity, operating strategy, and leadership teams. Services include health, travel, home, car, and yacht insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GIG Gulf, previously AXA Gulf Insurance, offers five customizable plans for Dubai and UAE expats. All GIG Gulf Health Insurance plans offer:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment options with over 3,000 providers in the UAE and over 800,000 providers globally<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24\/7 customer support with multilingual representatives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast online reimbursement for claims<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24\/7 free medical advice through telecommunication with certified doctors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Routine dental care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehensive insurance coverage for inpatient and outpatient care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-existing and chronic conditions coverage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coverage for cancer and related specialist patient support programs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to the MYGIG app<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The types of plans offered by GIG Gulf to Dubai expats include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Smart Health &#8211; Global<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This provides worldwide coverage, excluding the USA. It has a yearly maximum of AED 7,500,000 (about USD $2,000,000).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Smart Health &#8211; Regional<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This provides regional coverage in the GCC, which includes Dubai, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and more. This plan has a yearly maximum of AED 2,500,000 (about USD $680,000).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Smart Health &#8211; Gold<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This provides coverage in the UAE, plus one other country that is your home country (either India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the Philippines, or Nepal and Bhutan). This plan has a yearly maximum of AED 500,000 (about USD $136,000).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Smart Health &#8211; Silver<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This provides coverage in the UAE, plus one other country that is your home country (either India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the Philippines, or Nepal and Bhutan). This plan has a yearly maximum of AED 250,000 (about USD $68,000).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Smart Health &#8211; Bronze<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This provides coverage in the UAE. It has a yearly maximum of AED 150,000 (about USD $41,000).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more about the AXA insurance plans now offered in Dubai as GIG Gulf plans, read our article about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/dubai-insurance-gig-gulf-for-expats.html\">GIG Gulf Insurance Company in Dubai<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get quotes for AXA insurance\/GIG Gulf insurance, use our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free insurance quote generator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This online tool can help you compare AXA\/GIG Gulf plans with other insurance companies, and you can even save your favorite quotes for later review. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This tutorial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> teaches how to use the tool.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-74' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<!-- Blog Banner Stylesheet Import -->\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/css\/m-blog-banner.css?ver4.1' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<style>\n@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n  div.banner-insurers-container {\n    background-image: url('https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner  \/img\/blog-banner-uae-bg.png');\n\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n<!-- Blog Banner Stylesheet Import ends -->\n<!-- Blog Banner UAE -->\n<div class=\"banner-insurers-container\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/blog-banner-uae-bg-mobile.png);\n\">\n  <h3 class=\"banner-insurers-title\">\n      Our Top Insurance Recommendations <span>for UAE<\/span>\n  <\/h3>\n  <a class=\"banner-insurers-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\">\n    <div class=\"banner-insurers-card\">\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-image\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/logo-cigna.png\" alt=\"Cigna\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-content\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>Worldwide Coverage (excluding the US)<\/li>\n          <li>Access to Cigna's trusted global network of hospitals and doctors<\/li>\n          <li>4 Core Insurance Plans<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <button class=\"banner-insurers-card-button CompareNowbutton uaerecbutton\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog;\">\n        Get a Quote NOW\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n  <a class=\"banner-insurers-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\">\n    <div class=\"banner-insurers-card\">\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-image\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/logo-allianz.png\" alt=\"Allianz\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-content\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>World-leading Health Insurance Provider for Expats<\/li>\n          <li>Quick and Efficient Claims Process<\/li>\n          <li>Maximum Plan benefits up <br>to USD 5,000,000<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <button class=\"banner-insurers-card-button CompareNowbutton uaerecbutton\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog;\">\n        Get a Quote NOW\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<!-- Blog Banner UAE ends --><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Expats Prefer GIG Gulf for Health Coverage<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21970 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dubai-marina-skyline-with-skyscrapers-reflecting-on-the-waterfront.webp\" alt=\"Image of Dubai Marina Skyline With Skyscrapers Reflecting On The Waterfront with text overlay of &quot;Why Expats Prefer GIG Gulf for Health Coverage&quot;\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dubai-marina-skyline-with-skyscrapers-reflecting-on-the-waterfront.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dubai-marina-skyline-with-skyscrapers-reflecting-on-the-waterfront-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dubai-marina-skyline-with-skyscrapers-reflecting-on-the-waterfront-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dubai-marina-skyline-with-skyscrapers-reflecting-on-the-waterfront-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dubai-marina-skyline-with-skyscrapers-reflecting-on-the-waterfront-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai expats confidently choose to purchase health insurance through GIG Gulf, previously known as AXA Gulf, because they have <\/span><b>over seventy years of experience in the Middle East, they have phenomenal customer ratings, and they offer 24\/7 customer support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GIG Gulf Ranks as Top Insurance Provider in the Gulf<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GIG Gulf has over seventy years of experience in the Middle East, and they have been selected as the #1 composite regional insurer. GIG has also been ranked as one of the top ten most valuable insurance companies by Forbes Middle East.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to these grand recognitions, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.giggulf.ae\/en\/about#:~:text=Your%20%231%20regional,Year%20by%20MIIA.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GIG Gulf was awarded the 2021 General Insurance Company of the Year award<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by MIIA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>GIG Gulf is licensed by the UAE Insurance Authority.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/dubai-hospitals-does-dubai-have-good-hospitals.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the best hospitals in Dubai<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where you can receive treatment. You can also reference <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/uae\/hospitals\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the complete list of hospitals in all of the UAE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GIG Gulf Customer Satisfaction and Ratings<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2022, GIG Gulf was voted Health Insurer of the Year and has been given the eKomi Silver Seal of approval by over 20,000 reviewers. GIG\u2019s customers know they can rely on their insurer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.giggulf.ae\/en\/personal#:~:text=4.4\/%205%20Customer,you%20can%20trust.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reviews GIG Gulf<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has received from customers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cEasy to access.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cEasy, smooth transaction.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cRespond time was good, and price was reasonable.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cFast and efficient and great price.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cGood service provided always.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cExcellent.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14915,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:65280},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:255},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:8}\"><div class='code-block code-block-51' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_UAE_3.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner UAE 3\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24\/7 Support from GIG Gulf\u2019s Multilingual Team<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GIG Gulf, previously AXA Gulf Insurance, has a dedicated, multilingual team. Their customer support representatives can give emergency support 24\/7, day or night, online or on the phone. Dubai expats can trust that they can get insurance support when they need it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Brokers Assist Expats in Choosing GIG Gulf Insurance<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Insurance brokers help expats find the health insurance they need when living abroad<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Brokers are not employed by an insurance company like an insurance agent is, instead, they are part of a third party that is loyal first and foremost to their expat clients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because a broker\u2019s main priority is helping their clients find the best plans for their individual needs and budget, brokers help expats shop around between insurance companies and insurance policies. A broker\u2019s advice is centered around helping their clients rather than directing them to any specific insurer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Prime is an award-winning global insurance broker, and we have helped <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/pp-profile\/about\/#:~:text=Key%20Figures,incredibly%20proud%20of%3A\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">over one million expats secure health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> around the world. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reach out to us today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn more about how we can serve you in your insurance endeavors!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read here to learn more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/thailand-insurance-needed-how-to-choose-insurance-broker.html#:~:text=Why%20Work%20With%20An%20Insurance%20Broker%20In%20Thailand%3F\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what an insurance broker does and how you can pick one<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The best part is that you won\u2019t pay us a penny<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! We receive commissions from insurance providers, so you benefit from our services and learn about the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">many insurance options available<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to you without any cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14915,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:65280},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:255},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:8}\"><div class='code-block code-block-52' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_UAE_4.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner UAE 4\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does AXA Insurance still exist?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AXA Insurance, sometimes referred to as AXA Gulf or AXA Insurance UAE, has merged and rebranded as Gulf Insurance Group (GIG) Gulf. AXA Insurance products can still be purchased through GIG Gulf\u2019s branding.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who merged with AXA Gulf Insurance?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AXA Gulf Insurance has merged with Gulf Insurance Group, also known as GIG Gulf. This merger was completed in June 2022. To this day, AXA Insurance clients can still purchase insurance plans from GIG Gulf.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which countries of AXA coverage merged with GIG Gulf?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AXA\u2019s operations in the Gulf, the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, AXA Cooperative Insurance (KSA), and AXA Green Crescent Insurance Company (UAE) have merged with GIG Gulf. The remaining areas of coverage around the world previously covered by the larger AXA Group still remain under AXA Group branding.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does GIG Gulf stand for?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GIG Gulf stands for Gulf Insurance Group. This insurance provider has over seventy years of experience providing coverage for individuals and families in the Gulf, and they are considered the #1 insurer in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is GIG Gulf a good provider?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GIG Gulf is considered the #1 regional insurance provider in the Gulf. GIG has also been ranked as one of the top ten most valuable insurance companies by Forbes Middle East and they were <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.giggulf.ae\/en\/about#:~:text=Your%20%231%20regional,Year%20by%20MIIA.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">awarded the 2021 General Insurance Company of the Year award<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by MIIA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-71' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<!--<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-banner_V2_UAE.png\" alt=\"Insurers recommendation blog banner UAE v2\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p>-->\n\n<!-- Blog Banner Stylesheet Import -->\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/css\/m-blog-banner-v2.css?ver5.2' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<style>\n@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n  div.banner-insurers-card-content-v2 ul {\n    margin-top: auto;\n    margin-bottom: auto;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n<!-- Blog Banner Stylesheet Import ends -->\n<!-- Blog Banner UAE - v2 -->\n<div class=\"banner-insurers-container-v2\">\n  <h3 class=\"banner-insurers-title-v2\">\n      Our Top Insurance Recommendations for UAE\n  <\/h3>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\">\n    <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-v2\">\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-image-v2\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"130\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/logo-cigna.png\"\n            alt=\"Cigna\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-content-v2\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>Worldwide Coverage (excluding the US)<\/li>\n          <li>Access to Cigna's trusted global network of hospitals and doctors<\/li>\n          <li>4 Core Insurance Plans<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <button class=\"banner-insurers-card-button-v2 CompareNowbutton uaerecbutton\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog';\">\n          Get a Quote NOW\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\">\n    <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-v2\">\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-image-v2\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"130\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/logo-allianz.png\"\n            alt=\"Allianz\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-content-v2\">\n        <ul class=\"allianz\">\n          <li>World-leading Health Insurance Provider for Expats<\/li>\n          <li>Quick and Efficient Claims Process<\/li>\n          <li>Maximum Plan benefits up <br>to USD 5,000,000<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <button class=\"banner-insurers-card-button-v2 CompareNowbutton uaerecbutton\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog';\">\n          Get a Quote NOW\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion and More Resources<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve now learned all about how AXA Insurance in the Gulf merged with GIG Gulf. If you are an expat moving to Dubai, the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, or Qatar, you can find phenomenal coverage through GIG Gulf. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get insurance quotes today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">consult a Dubai insurance expert<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to discover your options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats will also want to read about the great insurance plans offered in Dubai by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/dubai-insurance-bupa.html\">Bupa Insurance<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/dubai-insurance-cigna-insurance-for-expats.html\">Cigna Insurance<\/a> to decide if they\u2019d rather purchase insurance through those providers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to read our article with an in-depth introduction to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/dubai-insurance-gig-gulf-for-expats.html\">insurance plans offered in Dubai by GIG Gulf<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Here are some additional resources expats going to Dubai will want to read:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a comprehensive dive into what you should consider when moving to Dubai, read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/moving-to-dubai-laws-for-expats.html\">Dubai Laws that Expats Need to Know<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/moving-to-dubai-how-to-become-a-citizen.html\">How to Become a Citizen in Dubai<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more about what everyday life is like in Dubai, read our articles <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/living-in-dubai-as-an-expat.html\">Living In Dubai as an Expat<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/living-in-dubai-as-an-expat.html\">The Cost to Live in Dubai<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To figure out which cities and areas are the best for expats, read about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-dubai.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Best Places to Live in Dubai<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-dubai.html\">The Best Places to Live in the Dubai<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To discover how to protect yourself from diseases abroad, read about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/most-common-diseases-when-traveling-abroad.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 14 Most Common Diseases to Watch Out for When Traveling Abroad<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy insurance hunting!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14915,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:65280},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:255},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:8}\"><div class='code-block code-block-53' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_UAE_5.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner UAE 5\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AXA Insurance in Dubai has merged with GIG Gulf and now operates fully under the GIG Gulf brand. This transition was completed in June 2022, combining AXA Gulf\u2019s services across the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar with those of Gulf Insurance Group. 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