Expert Expat Tips & Advice

Tips for expats to lower the risk of skin cancer

Many people become expatriates in warm and sunny climates around the world. Almost everyone loves to enjoy the outdoors and with it sunny weather. In fact, sunshine is good for us and is often recommended as a great way to get your vitamin D, but there are risks of too much sun. Skin cancer growths with differing causes and varying degrees of malignancy. There are three common malignant skin cancers: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Each of these are named after the type of skin cell from which it arises.

June 11, 2016

Six Tips for Finding Quality Expat Child Care

For many expat families, moving abroad with children can be very challenging. More importantly, choosing quality child care in a destination country is another difficult decision. As parents, you want to make sure the child care has a safe, happy environment that supports both the intellectual and emotional development of your expat child.

May 9, 2016

Expat Health, Expat Tips, Global Benefit Plans, Global Nomads, international health insurance

Why do expats buy international health insurance?

Many expats and global nomads may wonder why they need international health insurance when living abroad. In fact, as a foreign national, you and your family will most likely not be covered by free healthcare in the country where you are residing. Read more

April 9, 2016

Expat Health, Expat Tips, international health insurance

What to consider when moving abroad with children

Moving overseas can be very challenging. This is especially true when you are not living alone. With international health insurance at hand, adequately preparing your children of all ages before relocation is very important and it will assist your family with the best start to a new life abroad. The following tips provide information on how to deal with different age groups when moving overseas with children.

Tips for expats when moving to a new country with children:

January 4, 2016

Current Events, Expat Tips, international health insurance

Road accidents are major cause of medical claim for expats

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently noted that there were approximately 1.19 million deaths on the world’s roads in 2023. Traveling on the roads of the country you live in is a critical component of an expat assignment or business trip. It is a good idea to investigate and understand the risk factors and, if possible, take steps to protect your safety.

November 5, 2015

Expat Health, Expat Tips, international health insurance

Why expat should consider international health insurance over local?

When you are an expatriate living abroad, you are initially faced with the question of local versus international health plan? Which is better for my expatriate assignment, long-term travel or overseas retirement? Some countries can offer local health coverage to expatriates after an initial waiting period. However, the truth is, the local medical plans are not designed for expatriates. An international health insurance plan can provide superior coverage for you and your family that will cover you both locally and globally.

October 14, 2015

Country Information, Expat Tips

Potential end of Iran sanctions may open the country to expatriates

It has been announced recently that Iran and the Western powers, especially the United States, have reached a preliminary deal on the nuclear issue with Iran. There have been intense negotiations between the major Western powers and Iran for many months. It is anticipated that if a nuclear deal is finally reached and approved, then sanctions will slowly be lifted.

July 2, 2015

Country Information, Expat Tips, Travel

Venezuelan Currency Problems Impact on Expat Insurers

There has been a steep devaluation of the Venezuelan Bolivar in recent months. Official exchange rates defined by organizations like Dow Jones – that are used in the claims reimbursement process by many expatriate group insurance companies, no longer reflect market exchange rates. Continuing to do so could lead to reimbursing claims for amounts that are disproportionate to the actual market value of the expenses.

August 28, 2014

Expat Tips

What to Consider When Moving Abroad?

Moving abroad to work and life can be a huge decision for both you and your family. A move abroad involves a lot of advance preparation and planning-such as where to live, transport, where to educate your children, getting help, language training etc… It can all be quite daunting, especially if you have never worked abroad or are receiving little help from your employer.

Guide on Moving Abroad:

July 17, 2013