MediCare’s novel approach to cancer cover
There are nearly 200 different kinds of cancer, and they kill about 8 million people annually. That number is to rise to 12 million by 2030, according to the World… Read more »
China’s new insurance tax goes into effect Oct. 15
In July it was announced that China would be levying a new tax on expats and their employers. At the time the details were frustratingly murky. Now they are out… Read more »
Climate change to drive European death rates higher
Climate change that has occurred since the 1970s caused an extra 140,000 deaths a year up till 2004, according to the World Health Organization. That rate is now due to… Read more »
Tips for developing emotional resilience
Generally defined, emotional resilience is the psychological ability to adapt to the significant challenges, misfortunes and major set-backs that life throws our way. It allows us to either maintain or… Read more »
Swine flu common in African livestock
Scientists from UCLA found swine flu (or H1N1) is becoming common place in many African villages. In one village in Cameroon, 89% of the animals were infected with the virus…. Read more »
AXA partners with Saudi Wasilah Insurance
AXA Cooperative Insurance has partnered with Saudi Arabia’s Wasilah Insurance Agency to sell various products, including medical insurance. Under the agreement Wasilah will market AXA’s products in the Kingdom. Products… Read more »
Aetna joins mobile diabetes prevention drive in India
International health insurer Aetna announced its participation in a campaign using mobile technology to promote diabetes prevention in India. Aetna will work with non-profit Arogya World in an effort to… Read more »
CIGNA launches online purchasing portal for intermediaries
Intermediaries can now purchase CIGNA Global Health Options for their clients online, through an electronic application and real-time underwriting process. New business development managers have also been assigned to support… Read more »
Australians quietly suffer health, obesity crisis
Australia has long been known as a healthy nation thanks to its citizens’ passion for sports and active, outdoor lifestyles. In fact, Australia is a popular destination with British expats seeking… Read more »
New medical tests for UAE expats
The UAE announced a new program of medical tests for expats from Sri Lanka and Indonesia, effective October 1st. The move is part of the first phase of the GCC… Read more »