Don’t leave it too late to get medical insurance
It is vital to get health insurance when you are healthy. If you are unfortunate enough to be diagnosed with a serious medical condition it is unlikely any company will… Read more »
Category: Health Insurance
“Worrying” number of expats lack proper protection
Industry experts have found a “worrying” number of expats do not have life or income protection insurance. A survey, carried out by insurance provider William Russell, revealed 61% of expats have no… Read more »
DKV Globality launches global service network
Expat health insurer DKV Globalityhas introduced a international network of healthcare providers. Called the “Globalites”, these global teams aims to help expats wherever they are in the world.
Brokers Assistance Inc. breaks into expat market
Brokers Assistance Inc. has picked up on the fact the baby-boomer generation in the US is reaching retirement age many are looking to retire abroad. As a result they have… Read more »
Financial kickbacks cause rise in private healthcare costs
An investigation has begun into the private health market in the UK. Concerns have been raised that kickbacks paid to consultants are pushing costs up three times faster than inflation… Read more »
Money saving health insurance tips
Recent research suggests many people don’t buy enough health insurance coverage to protect themselves financially should they fall ill. While it appears people are more financially aware, they still get… Read more »
Traveling home this summer? Avoid these insurance mistakes
Many expats use summer holidays to travel home and visit loved ones. Conversely, family members may take the chance to visit their expatriate relatives. According to a survey by the… Read more »
Women: Save money and buy insurance in 2012
Currently women pay less than men for life cover. However, with the EU’s new gender directive coming into force in December that cost is set to go up. The ruling,… Read more »
Private medical insurance ratings updated
In February, Expat Health posted an article about Defaqto’s star ratings for PMI and how they aim to make choosing private medical cover easier. The ratings, ranging from one to… Read more »
Insurance market healthy in Malaysia and Hong Kong
Expat Health has already reported on the continued growth of life insurance sectors in Singapore and the Philippines. Industry data for Malaysia and Hong Kong shows strong returns with a… Read more »