Posts Tagged ‘expats’
Kenya, Algeria and most recently Nigeria – all attract large numbers of expats and all have experienced the horrors of kidnapping and murder, particularly of western expats. Many people moving abroad to this region are attracted to the lifestyle, high wages, the excitement and a stable job in the petrochemical sector. It’s these countries that [...]
More than half of residents living in the United Arab Emirates admit they never buy travel insurance when they go abroad. According to research from Zurich, Arab expats (67%) are least likely to purchase insurance, followed by Asian expats (43%). In the survey of 748 UAE residents conducted by YouGov, over half (58%) of residents [...]
China is considered one of the top destinations for expat assignments, according to the Global Mobility Survey 2012. However, the condition of the air in many of China’s fast developing cities leaves a lot to be desired. Beijing, or “Greyjing” as it has been dubbed, is full of centuries old heritage sites and cultural gems, [...]
Many expats living in Hong Kong are abandoning international health insurance options in favour of local coverage. According to online international insurance provider, Globalsurance, this trend is a direct result of 10 years of increases in international health insurance premiums. Premiums have risen at a rate of roughly 10% per year, themselves a result of increased [...]
With Spain’s economy recently slipping back into a recession. As part of new cost saving measures pensioners are being asked to start paying for their prescriptions. The plan aims to save €3,700 million in healthcare. Retired and elderly expatriates will be required to pay 10% of the cost of their medicine. Those receiving the smallest [...]
Staying physically and mentally active in old age is linked with improved health and mental well being. Retirees who move abroad will find new diets and different activities are on offer to help maintain good health. Research conducted by the insurance provider MetLife, found that 57% of retired people have become more worried about their [...]
There are few statistics on depression and mental health issues among expatriates. Even without data it isn’t surprising that moving to another country can trigger emotional problems as you adjust to your new surroundings. Moving to a new country, especially one with a very different culture to your own, can cause feelings of anxiety and [...]
The increased cost of international life insurance policies means many expats are going without. According to Health Insurance Magazine critical insurance cover and other protection policies, such as life insurance, become very hard to sell once a client moves abroad.International private medical insurance (iPMI) is comparatively easy to sell and remains the focus of most insurance [...]
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