Private medical insurance (PMI) and protection plans are notoriously difficult for consumers to understand. According to a recent survey critical illness cover is one of the least understood protection plans… Read more »
Sociologists at Louisiana State and Baylor Universities have found that areas with a high concentration of locally owned businesses have healthier populations – with lower rates of obesity, diabetes and… Read more »
Spanish hospitals are among the biggest offenders for overcharging expat patients, according to an industry watchdog. Carl Carter, chairman of the Association of International Medical Insurance Providers (AIMIP), claims expats… Read more »
The increased cost of international life insurance policies means many expats are going without. According to Health Insurance Magazine critical insurance cover and other protection policies, such as life insurance, become… Read more »
Evidence suggests that children who suffer sun damage at a young age have a higher risk of developing melanoma later in life. A group of scientists at the National CancerInstitute… Read more »
Industry insiders claim many expats don’t take out travel insurance when they go on holiday. Most expats are aware of making sure they are covered by health insurance when living… Read more »
According to industry experts, the majority of consumers don’t understand areas of health insurance. A survey of 2,500 people conducted by the Association of British Insurers found just under half… Read more »
Expats who are happier living abroad are potentially healthier, according to experts. Happiness has been linked to longevity and a decreased risk of certain diseases. Researchers say expats who have… Read more »
Put hundreds of thousands of people in any environment and some are bound to get sick. Surely the 2012 London Olympics will be no exception. Hence, a Canadian-led team headed by… Read more »
The public health system in Romania is slowly but surely collapsing, according to a recent AFP report. It is both underfunded and riddled with corruption. Romania spent about 4% of… Read more »