Category Archive For "Expat Insurance"
What are the most expensive cities in the world in 2022?
ECA International, a global mobility company, has recently released its annual list of the most expensive places to live in the world. Yet again, Hong Kong has remained in the number one position for reasons such as a stronger currency and higher prices. This marks the SARs third consecutive year as the most expensive place …
Can you get insurance if you smoke weed?
While smokers are aware that smoking tobacco affects their insurance, marijuana is less frequently discussed. Traditionally, insurance providers have rated marijuana users as smokers. But does insurance cover medicinal weed, you may be wondering. Both medicinal and recreational weed is currently seen as one and the same by insurers, though it might not be the …
How to cope in the aftermath of a traumatic event
Witnessing something tragic (which we’re constantly bombarded with in the media) can take a real toll on our mental health. But rather than bottle up all our emotions or, worse, become desensitized to these common occurrences, it’s important that we process and deal with how we feel in a healthy manner. So much so that …
5 tips for a sharper and healthier brain
If any of your loved ones suffered/are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, or if you’ve been told you have early signs, you’ll understand how frightening and disheartening the disease can really be. To lose your cherished memories and have your mind deteriorate, Alzheimer’s disease is perhaps one of the hardest diseases to come to terms with. …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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