Daman opens its new branch in Al Ain

Daman seeks to address the increasing demand for Health Insurance in the United Arab Emirates and this is the second branch after Mussafah in Abu Dhabi. Al Ain Branch will offer sales, production, underwriting and customer services for people living in surrounding areas thus eliminating the need to travel to Daman's headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

Commenting on the opening of the new branch, Dr Michael Bitzer, Daman CEO, said: "Daman's mission has been to ease the lives of people by adopting various measures driven by the needs of its members. We are undergoing a major expansion plan that enables to provide accessibility and comfort to our clients. By opening this centre, we are assuring the people of Al Ain that they can expect the highest standards of service, without having to travel to get their health insurance products."

The new branch is located near the New Clock Intersection in Al Ain at the Al Ain Post Office Building and is operational from Sunday till Thursday from 8 am until 4 pm. The office will be initially staffed by 20 employees directed by Mr. Ahmed Eid Al Neyadi, Branch Manager, and is fully equipped to deliver a wide range of plans and health insurance services. The city of Al Ain City is witnessing major economic development. The population of Al Ain have reached counts in excess of 300,000 people and as elsewhere in the UAE, the expatriate residents make up a majority of the population. In addition, the city is currently gaining popularity for its traditional museums, and cultural tourist spots, in addition to the renowned health care facilities available to the residents.

"We believe that it is our responsibility to constantly improve our services, even to the remote parts of the Emirate. To keep pace with the growing member list, we have plans to open more such branches in different parts of the Emirate, keeping in mind the various needs of each area. The Al Ain branch will be the first of four other branches that the company is aiming to open in the next 3 months and will house fully operational departments offering the broad base of Daman product policies, and member services." commented Axel Tettenborn, Chief Operating Officer at Daman

Daman is the first specialized national health insurance company established in the United Arab Emirates and intends to be the leading health insurer in the MENA Region by providing affordable quality solutions that meet all individuals' long term health needs.