Episodes

  • Term or Whole Life Insurance: Which Should You Pick? | Policybazaar.ae x Sukoon Insurance

    Term or Whole Life Insurance: Which Should You Pick? | Policybazaar.ae x Sukoon Insurance
    Oct 13 2026
    We go through difficult phases in life. But how do we know when it’s more than just a bad phase? How can we recognize the signs, understand what we’re going through, and know when it’s time to seek professional help? And how can we support someone who may be struggling silently? This Mental Health Awareness Day, let’s prioritize mental health and know more about it from Jaspreet kaur, Consultant Psychiatrists, Together, let’s learn to HUG — Hear the signs, Understand them, and Get professional help if required. Let us take a step towards mental wellness by visiting www.smileindia.care and take mental wellness test. Because you matter... #smileindia #HUG #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #mentslhealthawareness
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    14 mins
  • Myth-Busting: Common Misconceptions About Life Insurance with Metlife Gulf

    Myth-Busting: Common Misconceptions About Life Insurance with Metlife Gulf
    Oct 4 2026
    For something that plays such an important role in financial planning, life insurance is often surrounded by assumptions. “I’m too young.” “My company already covers me.” “I’ll get it when I have a family.” “It’s complicated.” Sounds familiar?​ On The Policy Project, we put these assumptions to the test with Atul Kathuria, Business Head, Life Insurance at Policybazaar.ae, and Baladevan Appandainathan, Associate Director, Direct-to-Consumer Gulf at MetLife.​ Watch the latest episode of The Policy Project and see which life insurance myths deserve a second look.​
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    8 mins
  • Life Insurance For Business Insurers | The Policy Project

    Life Insurance For Business Insurers | The Policy Project
    Sep 11 2026
    Running a business means planning for growth, risk, and the unexpected, but most entrepreneurs only plan for the first two. Life insurance rarely makes the list, even though it protects everything they've built.​ Our guests Atul Kathuria, Business Head - Life Insurance, Policybazaar.ae & Shilpa Chitanand, Head of Retail Distribution, Zurich International Life break down why business owners need to rethink protection, on this episode of The Policy Project.​
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    9 mins
  • Life insurance for expats in UAE: Everything you need to know | Policybazaar.ae​ x Hayah Insurance

    Life insurance for expats in UAE: Everything you need to know | Policybazaar.ae​ x Hayah Insurance
    Aug 14 2026
    Life insurance is often something expats think about later, but protecting the people who matter shouldn’t wait. In this episode of The Policy Project Podcast, we explore the life insurance considerations expats often overlook, the common challenges they face, and how the right coverage can help safeguard their loved ones’ financial future. Join Atul Kathuria, Business Head – Life Insurance at Policybazaar.ae, and Amin Messabis, Head of Life Insurance at HAYAH Insurance, as they share expert perspectives, practical guidance, and key insights to help expats make more confident and informed decisions about life insurance. Because building a life abroad also means protecting the life you’ve built and for whom you've built.
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    9 mins
  • Online vs Offline: What's the Smarter Way to Buy Life Insurance? | The Policy Project

    Online vs Offline: What's the Smarter Way to Buy Life Insurance? | The Policy Project
    Jul 23 2026
    Buying insurance used to mean paperwork, meetings, and endless signatures. Today, it can happen in just a few clicks. But when it comes to protecting your family's future, does convenience come at the cost of confidence?​ In this episode of The Policy Project Podcast, host Malavika sits down with Atul Kathuria, Business Head, Life Insurance at Policybazaar.ae, to unpack the debate around buying insurance online versus offline, the role of trust in financial decisions, and why more customers in the UAE are choosing digital journeys without giving up the reassurance they need.
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    8 mins
  • Health Insurance for NRIs: UAE vs India Explained | Policybazaar.ae

    Health Insurance for NRIs: UAE vs India Explained | Policybazaar.ae
    Jul 2 2026
    Your UAE health insurance protects you today. But what happens when your life spans both the UAE and India? Changing jobs, retiring, losing employer-sponsored cover, or waiting too long to buy insurance can leave NRIs facing costly gaps they never saw coming. In this episode of The Policy Project Podcast, Yashish Dahiya, CEO of PB Fintech Group, breaks down the biggest health insurance mistakes NRIs make and how to avoid them. From waiting periods and cashless coverage to the importance of securing the right plan early, discover what truly matters when protecting your future. You’ll also learn how a single solution can provide seamless health coverage across all 7 Emirates and 1,900+ cities in India, so you don’t have to manage separate policies for two countries. Because the best health insurance plan isn’t just designed for where you live today. It’s built for where life takes you tomorrow.
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    23 mins
  • Life Insurance in Your 30s vs 40s vs 50s | How Much Changes With Age? | Policybazaar.ae

    Life Insurance in Your 30s vs 40s vs 50s | How Much Changes With Age? | Policybazaar.ae
    Jun 11 2026
    Life insurance decisions don’t stay the same as life moves forward. In your 30s, it may feel like something you can put off. In your 40s, it starts to compete with growing financial responsibilities. And by your 50s, it becomes closely tied to protecting your dependents, clearing liabilities, and securing the future you’ve worked hard to build.​ In the latest episode of The Policy Project Podcast, Atul Kathuria, Business Head – Life Insurance at Policybazaar.ae, and Christina Acanthe, Sales and Quality Capability Lead – MetLife Gulf, share expert insights on how term life insurance evolves across your 30s, 40s, and 50s, and what individuals and families in the UAE should consider at each life stage.​ Because life insurance isn’t just about where you are today. It’s about preparing for everything that comes next. Listen to the full episode now!
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    9 mins
  • Simplifying Health Insurance for NRIs in the UAE | NRI Care Health Insurance

    Simplifying Health Insurance for NRIs in the UAE | NRI Care Health Insurance
    Apr 27 2026
    The NRI journey isn't one-size-fits-all. Some of us moved to the UAE alone, building a career from scratch. Either alone, or with family, alot of Non-Resident Indians in the UAE might juggle with either two health plans, one in the UAE and one in India, or suffer from coverage gaps when they move back to India. In this episode, Mr. Yashish Dahiya, Chairperson and CEO of PB Fintech Limited, explains how health insurance in the UAE and India operate very differently, and why relying on one country’s coverage can leave you exposed in the other. We dig deep into the NRI Care Health Insurance plan and understand why planning early across both geographies, instead of reacting later, can make a significant difference to long-term financial security.
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    26 mins