Posts Tagged ‘international health insurance’
UnitedHealthcare International is a part of the American insurer, UnitedHealth Group Inc. UnitedHealth has been partnering with local insurance groups to expand its operations around the world. To help drive this expansion, UnitedHealthcare International has announced a global health insurance programme, Global Solutions. The programme will be available for all employers, big and small, based [...]
With the global economic crisis still ongoing in many regions, staffing budgets are under close scrutiny everywhere. Both employers and expatriates will want to ensure they are not overpaying for their international health insurance. Medibroker believes fraud is having a significant influence on the growth of insurance premiums. International insurance fraud can occur in any [...]
We have warned expatriates many times to double check their insurance policies before they move abroad. Having full international health coverage will help give you peace of mind, but even with comprehensive coverage your insurer can still reject claims. NowCompare, an international insurance comparison website, has looked at claims made by expatriates around the world [...]
If you are considering taking up an overseas placement, or simply retiring in the sun, health insurance is something you will have thought about. With health care quality, laws and access varying from country to country, you want to be assured your insurance provider has you covered in any event. According to April Medibroker, one [...]
People who travel regularly will know the essential questions to ask yourself when choosing an insurance policy. Will I need extreme sports cover? Should I have emergency evacuation coverage? Is it worth buying a multiple trip policy? But how deeply do you question the insurance provider? When you are investing in something as vital and [...]
With talk of emerging markets and BRIC countries, more UK businesses are looking to expand abroad than ever before. Figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show 127,000 Brits left the UK for a definite job in the year ending March 2012, compared to 108,000 the previous year. While many travellers skimp on travel [...]
Whether you are travelling or moving abroad, you are probably aware that you need some form of health insurance. So can you get away with travel insurance for a brief period living abroad, or will nothing but expatriate health insurance do? Essentially travel insurance covers more than just medical care. Cancellations, loss of personal belongings [...]
Allianz Worldwide Care has launched its international healthcare plans in China. They target multinational companies as well as local Chinese employers. Created in partnership with sister company Allianz China General Insurance, the move comes after Now Health signed a deal with Chinese insurer Minan in November last year. This partnership allows Now Health to distribute its [...]
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has again reminded British expats and travellers to take out suitable health insurance for their time abroad. With statistics showing 10 Brits are hospitalized overseas every day adequate coverage is essential to avoid hefty medical bills. The FCO recommends a comprehensive international health policy, policyholders should always check the [...]
Can't find what you are looking for?
Expat Health Links
Expat Health group
where healthcare and insurance professionals can discuss news, trends and business opportunities.
Global Health Map
of infectious diseases and health alerts.
WHO Travel & Health
authority of the UN. Monitors worldwide health trends.