Providing a global service while managing costs is essential to any private medical insurer. Customers need to feel sure their insurers can advise them on the best healthcare available in… Read more »
We recently published an article regarding future opportunities in the Far East for health insurance providers. It seems Aetna International, a global health benefits company, is realizing the potential of… Read more »
In April we reported that the cost of women’s life insurance is set to go up. This is due to the European gender directivewhich comes into force in December this… Read more »
According to industry experts Asia continues to be a source of investment and expansion for health insurers as the European economy struggles. Several of the less developed countries in Asia in… Read more »
Since becoming a member of the European Union in 2007 Bulgaria has featured more regularly on the expat radar. Ski resorts, beaches and low property prices have fuelled an influx… Read more »
The number of Americans travelling abroad for medical treatment is predicted to rise over the coming years as “baby boomers” come of age. Once something only done by the wealthy… Read more »
The 2012 Summer Olympics has caused a 30% increase in the number of travellers going to London compared with the same period in 2011. Travel insurers are benefiting from this… Read more »
Many people are aware too little vitamin D is bad for you, however, a new study has shown that too much of the compound can also have negative effects. Vitamin… Read more »
A new study has shown governments currently spend more money reacting to childhood diseases and disabilities than would be needed with a proactive approach. Study co-author, Bruce Lanphear, advocates that… Read more »
A deposit of Dhs5,000, approximately £600, is now being charged for surgical procedures at American Hospital Dubai. This included outpatient treatment that potentially could lead to surgery. This charge is… Read more »