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Top 5 things expats should know about the COVID-19 Coronavirus

January 23, 2020/in Current Events, Expat Health, Expat Tips

What Should Expats Know About The COVID-19 Coronavirus?

The recent outbreak of the coronavirus has raised concerns amongst the local and expatriate population in China, and globally. It is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation, and reports are pouring in. Here are the top 5 things expatriates and global citizens should know about the emerging virus and the resulting public health threat. It includes a short description, how to recognize it, how to keep yourself healthy, treatment, and much more. The World Health Organization has provided a new official name for the illness caused by the new coronavirus: COVID-19 Read more

TFG Global & Expat Financial Exhibiting at PDAC 2018 in Toronto

February 16, 2018/in Current Events, Group Plans

As an extremely experienced global insurance brokerage with an extensive client list from around the world operating in the mining resource space, TFG Global and it’s Expat Financial division will be attending and exhibiting at the PDAC 2018 convention in Toronto from February 4th till the 7th, 2018. As a proud member of the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), we are excited to participate in the event where we hope to meet other suppliers and executives from the mining industry who will be attending from around the globe.

TFG Global will be exhibiting at Canadian Employee Relocation Council conference

September 5, 2017/in Current Events

TFG Global Insurance Solutions Ltd. and its division Expat Financial will be exhibiting at the Canadian Employee Relocation Council conference in Calgary that is running from September 10th till 12th, 2017. The CERC is an important membership-based organization that was formed to provide service, leadership and assistance in the relocation of employees both domestically and globally. The CERC has over 600 members in Canada and around the world. David Tompkins noted that “TFG Global is very pleased to be exhibiting at the Calgary conference in 2017 and hope that we will meet members of the relocation service community and global HR managers who assist their employees in relocating overseas.”

Hong Kong is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its return to China

June 30, 2017/in Current Events, Expat Lifestyle

July 1, 2017, is the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China after many years under UK rule. President Xi Jinping is visiting Hong Kong for the 20th return anniversary. After around 100 years as a British colony region, Hong Kong was handed over to China in 1997 under the “One Country, Two Systems” agreement. Hong Kong is known for its advanced healthcare system, excellent transit system and an active nightlife. It is a popular destination for expats from around the world, and many coming from western countries find it relatively easy to adapt.

Road accidents in Thailand are a big risk for expats

January 24, 2017/in Current Events, Expat Tips, international health insurance

Thailand is a bustling and vibrant country at the heart of South-East Asia, and as a popular expat destination, it has much to offer. However, according to a recent article from the BBC, 478 people lost their lives on the roads in just seven days over the New Year period in 2017. Unfortunately, like many developing countries, road accidents in Thailand pose a significant risk for expats. In this article, we will briefly review the high incidence of road accidents in Thailand, road safety tips for expats and how this higher risk highlights the importance of having global medical insurance in Thailand.

Weather Advisories and Alerts for Expats – Tropical Cyclone Season

October 26, 2016/in Current Events, Expat Tips

Recently, U.S. State Department and The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) alerted people to the South Pacific Tropical Cyclone Season, which begins November 1, 2016, and ends April 30, 2017. Travelers and expatriates living in South Pacific countries should consider the potential dangers and be prepared for any weather emergencies. In this article, we will discuss […]

China’s air pollution and its health impact on expats – Expat insurance

October 18, 2016/in Country Information, Current Events, Expat Tips

With its rich historical heritage, China attracts more and more visitors & expats from around the globe. However, in recent years, due to its fast growth in economies and industrialization, environmental issues – especially air quality – has raised a broader concern for tourists and expats in China. Many major cities have been affected by smog. In this article, we will discuss China’s air quality situation and how it will impact expats relocating to China.

Why Singapore is a great place for expats to live

October 3, 2016/in Current Events, Expat Tips

According to the BBC, a recent new HSBC report has named Singapore as the best place to live abroad for expats. The survey was conducted by interviewing around 27,000 people who rated 45 countries on subjects such as salaries, experience and family. Results showed that more than 60% of those questioned found Singapore brought them higher earnings and helped their career progress. In this article, let’s discuss why Singapore is one of the best places to live abroad for expats.

Global HR Conference in Toronto on June 18th

June 9, 2015/in Current Events

David Tompkins, President of TFG Global Insurance Solutions Ltd., which owns and operates Expat Financial, will be speaking at the Global Human Resources conference in Toronto on June 18th, 2015. The theme of the event will be on growing global business and managing mobile talent. The objectives of the conference are to help HR managers who employ expatriates around the world. Business leaders will be attending and will learn how to acquire the best talent of the positions, local and right price in the globalized business environment.