4 tips for the best expat healthcare
60% of travellers cite healthcare as a major concern when going abroad. Yet navigating the world of international health and insurance can bewilder at times. Listed below are four tips… Read more »
Expat health insurers trend toward full medical underwriting
Morgan Price is the latest expat health insurance provider to offer full medical underwriting procedures, noted Globalsurance in a recent post. Medical underwriting is the process by which insurers use… Read more »
Clements International rebrands as Clements Worldwide
Yesterday insurer Clements International officially became Clements Worldwide. Founded in 1947, the company specializes in providing insurance for both expatriates and organizations working abroad. It currently has offices in both… Read more »
Wealthy travellers risk less health insurance
Luxury travellers and wealthy expats often purchase less health insurance cover than they should, according to Dr. Tom Brett, Lead General Practitioner for online chemist Lloyd’spharmacy. Brett said that while… Read more »
Saudi Arabia cuts residence to match expat health cover
Saudi Arabia has limited residence visas for expat workers in the private sector to one year, according to Emirates 24/7. The shortened residence period is now in line with the… Read more »
UAE to fight alcoholism among expats
A landmark study by the UAE’s National Rehabilitation Center (NRC) recently concluded that 5.3% of all deaths in the UAE are caused by illicit drugs or alcohol. A 2010 survey… Read more »
AXA PPP adds value to International Health Plans
International health insurance provider AXA PPP International has added a new medical case management system for its International Health Plan customers. Policyholders may choose whether or not to use the… Read more »
Choosing international student health insurance
With the summer travel season soon upon us it’s a good time to mention how important it is for students and other young travelers to obtain international health insurance. It’s… Read more »
New Islamic health insurance plans join growing takaful market
Dubai Islamic Insurance & Reinsurance has launched two new Islamic health insurance plans in the UAE: Rishtey and Health on Return. The two are aimed at the large population of… Read more »
ALC Health raises cover for three plans due to high costs
In response to rising health care costs, expat health insurer ALC Health has raised the policy limits for three of its international health plans: Premier, Classic and Iberica. The annual… Read more »