The National Health Insurance Company – Daman, was established on 01 May, 2006. Today it is the region's leading health insurance company, providing comprehensive healthcare solutions to over 1,800,000 customers in the UAE via the largest network of private hospitals and pharmacies available.

With affordable health insurance for people of all income levels, Daman offers international standard healthcare insurance cover for both individuals and companies. A 24-hour dedicated Medical Authorizations Center, staffed by a team of doctors and nurses, ensures that patient enquiries are dealt with speedily and efficiently using the most sophisticated technology available. A second customer hotline, also open 24x7 and manned by multilingual staff, guarantees that UAE residents can access information about plans and their insurance cover whenever and wherever they want.

With an international network, Daman's customers have access to healthcare provision in 38 countries across the world depending on the terms of their personal cover. Customers also benefit from Daman's exclusive partnerships with Assist America, the international emergency program, and VIPmed Almeda, the international second medical opinion scheme, giving its customers special access to world-leading healthcare.

Daman was awarded "Corporate Social Responsibility" in 2008 and 2009, and "Best Medical Insurer of the Year" inMarch 2009 and 2007 by INSUREX, the Middle East's leading insurance industry conference.