Mandatory health insurance scrapped for visitors to Ecuador
Expats that wish to get to know Ecuador before they decide to move permanently, or those who want to make short trips to the country for other reasons (the beautiful… Read more »
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Weekly Health Roundup April 24
International health news The ECDC has provided a measles update after an outbreak in Europe over the past months. They have reported that this epidemic has caused 16 deaths in… Read more »
Choosing expat health insurance
Finding the best health insurance plan is an essential part of moving abroad. Waiting until you’re in the country or, worse, until you’re ill, could leave you with huge medical… Read more »
Canada’s new international health insurance plan for expats
Aetna International, an American-based international health insurance provider, has announced that it will be expanding its services for expats moving into, or moving abroad from, Canada. The insurance plans will… Read more »
Final deadline for expats’ mandatory health insurance in Dubai
A final deadline has been set for expats working in Dubai to buy mandatory health insurance. They have until the 31st March to do so, or both themselves and their… Read more »
New international health insurance plan launched for SMEs in Dubai
A new tiered international private medical insurance plan has recently been introduced in Dubai, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The policy aims to build upon the current model, with… Read more »
Compulsory health insurance for expats in Kuwait
Following news that the Kuwaiti government would impose health insurance on all visiting visas and designate expat-only hospitals, the Ministry of Health has agreed to to a scheme to provide… Read more »
Australians and Mexicans ‘least concerned about insurance’
Major considerations for people moving abroad include job security, reliable insurance, and economic stability according to an international survey by Zurich. The results show availability of reliable health insurance was… Read more »
Expats should cover asthma expenses, warns insurer
According to an estimation by the World Health Organisation, 235 million people around the world suffer from asthma. The problem is evident everywhere from third world countries to first world… Read more »
Medical insurance for high risk regions from Tangiers Global
Tangiers Global, a subsidiary of the Tangiers Group, has been tasked with finding creative insurance solutions for expats and travellers going to high risk regions. With the support of Lloyd’s… Read more »