New insurance product for “untapped” seafarers market
On 20 August 2013 the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 was ratified by 50 states, representing 75 percent of the world’s shipping. This is important for insurers as title 4… Read more »
Category: Health Insurance
GCC insurance industry to hit $44 billion by 2017
Due to strong growth opportunities the insurance industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is set to reach $28 billion by 2015. By 2017 experts predict the whole industry… Read more »
Second quarter profit growth for two major insurers
As health insurers are revealing their second quarter earnings it seems two in particular stand out. Both Aetna and Cigna have announced increases in net income for the second quarter…. Read more »
New YouGenio World plan gets an outstanding rating
The new individual plan, YouGenio World, from Globality Health has been awarded an outstanding rating of 8 out of 10 by Health Insurance & Protection Magazine (HI Magazine). YouGenio World… Read more »
What health benefits should expat workers expect to receive?
When moving abroad expats are confronted with all manner of things, one of which is ensuring they have some form of health insurance. For expatriate workers companies will often provide… Read more »
Unprecedented discounts on international medical insurance
Pacific Prime clients with Aetna can benefit from significant discounts on first-year premiums of their international medical insurance plans in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. In an effort to… Read more »
Major deal to expand Swiss Life’s global employee benefits
Aetna and Zurich-based Swiss Life have formed a partnership to offer Aetna’s international and domestic health care benefits to Swiss Life’s international customers. From September 1, Aetna will join the… Read more »
How younger expats affect health insurance products
Population data from EU studies shows the number of over 65s in the EU is set to rise from 15.4% to 22.4% of the total population by 2025. ACAS the… Read more »
Expat employee healthcare costs increasing
The cost of providing healthcare benefits to expatriate employees is increasing, according to a new survey. Mercer Marsh Benefits looked at the costs of providing healthcare benefits for employees in… Read more »
Health care reforms in Europe bad news for expats
Since the economic crisis hit the Eurozone in 2009 many European countries have been looking at ways to cut costs and save money. Health care budgets have been reduced and… Read more »