Company Profile – Expat Financial & TFG Global

Expat Financial was formed to meet the growing needs of expatriates living around the world who require protection for themselves and their families. This website is a division of and is owned and operated by TFG Global Insurance Solutions Ltd. Expat Financial is filling a vital need for expatriates around the world who require expat insurance on an individual or group basis.

You can be assured you will enjoy the financial security of being protected by insurance companies of the highest financial ratings and who offer superior service and coverage. Download the Expat Financial Brochure for a brief description of our services and the global insurance plans that we offer. You can also view our complete corporate presentation (PDF) that provides detailed information on the global insurance services our firm offers both individual expats and their employers.

Expat Financial offers prompt, courteous and informed service while delivering complete solutions to your life, health and disability insurance needs, as well as offering various offshore savings plans.

We seek to provide quality insurance and financial products with a personal approach using the latest in communications, computer and Internet technology to best serve our customers worldwide. As brokers, we represent your interests first and are not obligated to use just one insurance company. Where necessary, we will try to source from a large number of quality insurance companies with an attempt to meet your unique insurance requirements.

David Tompkins, President

David Tompkins

The firm’s principal owner is David Tompkins, BA (Honors) with Queen’s University and a leading international insurance broker in Canada. Having worked as an expatriate with UNILEVER in Europe in the 80s, David has fused his expertise in insurance with the expat employers’ need for a global insurance brokerage.

David Tompkins is a recognized expert in international insurance for expatriates along with global mobility plans for international employers. David has decades of experience in providing tailored insurance solutions to individuals and businesses operating across borders but also has a team backing him up in assisting and managing clients around the globe.

As the president of TFG Global Insurance Solutions Ltd., which operates the Expat Financial division, he has dedicated his career to helping expatriates, digital nomads, aid groups, universities, and international organizations navigate the complexities of global health, life, disability, special risk., and travel insurance. This includes advocating for clients impacted by war, civil strife and terrorism.

David has been in the insurance business since January 1991 and is a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU).

David has written extensively on global insurance topics related to global benefit plans, international health coverage, and special risk insurance. Tompkins is a sought-after speaker and writer on global insurance topics, regularly contributing to industry publications and participating in international conferences. His insights have helped shape best practices in the field, providing guidance on regulatory compliance, policy selection, and cost-effective coverage options. Mr. Tompkins has also been interviewed widely, including by the NY Times.

David and his team are known for their commitment to customer service, ensuring that expatriates and globally mobile individuals receive personalized support in securing the right insurance solutions. His leadership in the industry has made him a trusted advisor for global citizens and companies who want to meet their duty of care to international employees.

David is a member of Advocis (Financial Advisors Association of Canada)  and abides by its strict code of ethics. For more information about David and the parent company, click here for the TFG Global Insurance Solutions Ltd. home page.

Expat Financial is a registered trademark of TFG Global Insurance Solutions Ltd.

Mission Statement

Mission: To deliver customized global benefit and expatriate insurance solutions that safeguard individuals and organizations across borders, enhancing their financial security, health, and well-being.

Vision: To be recognized as a premier provider of global benefit plans and expatriate insurance solutions in Canada and emerging markets like Africa while growing our digital presence and service offerings for individual clients and helping global organizations meet their duty of care to their expatriate employees and local nationals.

We strive to meet or exceed our customer’s expectations while providing a leading source of expatriate and international health insurance, expat life & disability coverage, and global benefit plans for expat employers. We also strive to provide excellent service and advice with a personal approach utilizing the latest in communication technology.

We are open to working with other agents and brokers on a joint basis who have clients who require plans that Expat Financial offers. Please email us your request at [email protected]

Here’s what an American expatriate in Japan remarked:

“By the way, I got quotes from several agents like yourself and while the prices were very similar you out-shined them all in terms of professionalism, courtesy, and quickness.”

Here’s what an Indian expatriate in Saudi Arabia remarked:

“Thank you for your fax and the quote you so promptly sent. Its always a pleasure to deal with professional agencies like yours.”

Here’s what an expatriate in Singapore remarked:

“Thanks for your prompt response. It is a real pleasure working with you. Hope to meet in person next time we’re in Vancouver. And I will definitely continue to mention you to all of my friends and colleagues who are interested in additional insurance coverage.”

Here’s what Marshall noted, an American global nomad in Italy:

“TFG Global/Expat Financial was a pleasure to work with.  They do an excellent job, are responsive, and are very knowledgable.  I appreciate their work and recommend them to others.

Here’s what a Canadian expatriate said:

“Thank you for your help in arranging this coverage. I was impressed at the speed with it was finalized.”