Category Archive For "Insurance"
Maternity Planning Abroad for Expat Parents
Having a well thought out maternity plan that includes prenatal and postnatal care is essential for any pregnancy journey as it can help reduce risks and help make your pregnancy journey smoother. Maternity planning is an important part of starting a family so it is important that you do it right. Are you an expat …
Insurance Brokers vs Agents: Key Differences Explained
Insurance brokers operate on behalf of the buyers and their interests, while insurance agents represent the insurance companies. As such, insurance agents help match a buyer to plans from the insurance companies they represent, while brokers can go the extra mile by helping buyers negotiate as well. In today’s blog post, we will be going …
International Adoption: Exploring Adoption Options for Expats
Hague Convention adoptions, Non-Hague Convention adoptions, special needs adoptions, and foster-to-adopt programs are the four major international adoption options available to expats interested in adopting a child in their host country. Adoption is a viable option for expats who wish to expand their families and provide a loving home to a child in need. It …
Expat Maternity Checklist: Essential Items to Prepare Before Baby Arrives Overseas
Expat parents who are preparing for the birth of their baby overseas will want to gather the baby’s sleeping arrangements, nursing or formula supplies, and medicine cabinet items. You may want to consider getting a mosquito net for the crib, a baby tub, and more depending on where you’ll be living. Are you or your …
All You Need to Know About Group Health Insurance for Your Business
A group health insurance plan offers coverage to employees of a company and is much cheaper compared to individual health insurance. However small businesses tend to shy away from offering such plans due to lack of understanding of resources. In today’s blog post, we will be going over group health insurance for small businesses and …
Travel Insurance for Pregnancy: Tips for Expats Traveling While Pregnant
As an expat mother-to-be, it’s advised not to travel after 36 weeks of pregnancy for domestic trips, and after the 28th week for international travels. Usually, travel insurance plans have different policies regarding pre-existing conditions, and most do not directly cover pregnancy-related matters. Are you an expectant mother looking to travel abroad? Wondering what you …
NICU Coverage for Expats: Ensuring Care for Premature or Ill Infants in Foreign Hospitals
The NICU, short for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, is a hospital ward or department specializing in providing intensive care to ill or premature newborns. Fortunately, maternity insurance can cover NICU stays to safeguard parents from potentially overwhelming medical bills. Are you an expat giving birth overseas and looking to secure maternity insurance? Are you wanting …
Travel Insurance vs. Health Insurance: What’s the Difference?
Travel insurance provides cover for emergency treatment while you’re abroad for a shorter period. International health insurance, on the other hand, provides comprehensive healthcare for those relocating from their home country for a sustained period. Not knowing the difference between the two may also leave you with the wrong type of coverage, along with limited …
The 5 Tips for Moving Abroad as an Expat
Moving abroad as an expat is a new beginning, but it can also come with its set of challenges such as adjusting to a new life elsewhere, starting a new job, or seeking healthcare for yourself as well as your family. In today’s blog post, we will explore the five tips for moving abroad as …
Maternity Insurance Comparison: Evaluating Options for Coverage While Living Abroad
This deep-dive article compares 8 fabulous expat maternity insurance plans from international providers Cigna, VUMI, Allianz Care, and AXA. Allianz Care and AXA offer the shortest waiting periods, while Cigna has the highest annual plan limits and highest routine maternity coverage benefits. Are you an expatriate hoping to start a family in the near future …
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