Category Archive For "Expat Insurance"
How insurance brokers can adapt to post-pandemic challenges
With 2021 behind us, the world is hoping that the end of the COVID-19 pandemic is in sight. While the past couple of years have undoubtedly been challenging for the insurance industry, it’s also predicted to recover at a faster rate than the wider economy following the pandemic. Many industries have been significantly affected, yet …
Travel Insurance Vs. Health Insurance: What’s the Difference?
If you are an expat or frequent traveler, it’s essential to be insured while away from your home country. But did you know that travel and international health insurance aren’t the same? Although both are for those who spend time abroad, the intended purpose of each insurance plan is entirely different. So not knowing the …
5 challenges expats face when moving abroad for work
Life as an expat has its rewards. From attractive remuneration packages to the chance to explore a new area, it’s no wonder that people strive to get a job abroad and live the coveted expat lifestyle! But ask any expat what it’s really like and you’re bound to get a far less rosy picture. After …
What to do if your health insurance claim is rejected
“Health insurance covers you whenever, wherever” – statements like these can be a little bit misleading because they don’t account for claim rejections or when an insurer refuses to pay your claims. That being said, if you understand why claims might be rejected then you significantly lower the chances of your claim being rejected. What’s …
The world’s top 25 most expensive cities for wealthy expats in 2021
If you’re an expat with a penchant for luxury then the Asia Pacific is calling you. As the most expensive place to be affluent, Asia’s resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic has maintained high prices. According to Julius Baer’s Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2021, the most populated continent is still the most expensive for high-net-worth …
6 ways to celebrate World Health Day in 2021
This year’s theme for World Health Day is building a fairer, healthier world. On April 7th of every year, we explore a thematic global health issue on World Health Day. For many in developed nations, never before has our health been under a sharper spotlight. According to the WHO, not only is health central to …
4 key steps to becoming a digital nomad in 2021
Wondering how to become a digital nomad in 2021, but not sure where to begin? For many like you around the world, getting started is always the hardest, so whatever it is that you want to do as a digital nomad, it is important to research extensively beforehand and make the right preparations. To help …
Factors influencing international health insurance premiums for expats
Every year, health insurers calculate the price of international health insurance premiums based on a range of factors including but not limited to: Medical inflation Healthcare utilization Cost of prescription drugs Age of the policyholder To help establish a better understanding of the above factors and their relationship towards health premiums, this article by Pacific …
How to plan for retirement abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic
Does spending your golden years on a tropical island sound wonderful? What if you learned that this wasn’t only an exciting thing to do, but a financially sensible one as well? That being said, adequate and advanced planning is needed to make your international dream a reality, especially due to the impact of the COVID-19 …
What happens to your EHIC card after Brexit?
Since the UK officially left the European Union (EU), residents that are EHIC holders have been advised to pay close attention to changes in healthcare that are due to happen at the end of 2020. Minor or significant changes are believed to occur depending on the negotiations between the UK government and the EU Commission. …
