Guides for Global Nomads

Using your international health insurance while abroad

apply for International Health Insurance

Before you go abroad, it is essential to learn what medical services your health insurance will cover overseas. If an emergency does happen, will your health insurance plan cover medical emergency evacuation overseas? Are you familiar with the payment method overseas in your destination country? Does your insurance cover preventive health checkups while you are working and living overseas? You don’t want to be making phone calls at the last minute to locate medical services if get hurt or sick abroad. In this article, we will discuss the importance of obtaining international health insurance, and how to use your insurance while abroad. Read more

March 14, 2019

Should you retire abroad?

Learn About Retiring Abroad – Determining Your “Expatibility,” or Candidacy, for Retiring Abroad

A lot of us wanted to travel abroad while we were younger or were interested in taking time off work to explore and see more of the world. You may or may not have had the chance to see as much of the world as you wanted. But now you nearing retirement. And you always thought you’d travel once your career was complete. Now you are considering going abroad – and staying abroad permanently as a retired expat.

December 9, 2018

Expat Lifestyle, Global Nomads

How to Become A Digital Nomad Abroad

Learn How You Can Become a Digital Nomad as an Expat Abroad

For a number of reasons, people become “expatriates” (that is, people who live outside their native country), and this process of becoming an expat happens in many ways./

One of the most recent and popular ways to become an expat has materialized through a number of technological innovations, and that is to become an expat as a “digital nomad.”

November 1, 2018

Country Information, Global Nomads

How Expats Can Save Money When Moving to the UK

The UK’s rich cultural heritage, vibrant history, and high standard of living have made it one of the most sought-after expat destinations in the world. London’s eminence as a global business center also means that many expat positions there will come with high wages. However, these qualities have also contributed to a high cost of living. The UK is the 12^th most expensive country to live in in the world, and its capital, London, is the 5^th most expensiv76584e city in the world. To help you keep costs down, we at Expat Financial will discuss five ways on how expats can save money when moving to the UK.

October 25, 2018

Expat Health, Global Nomads, international health insurance

Important Questions to Ask Your Global Insurance Broker & Insurance Company

Choosing global health coverage can be very difficult and one of the many things you have to do if you are moving abroad or already living overseas. Obtaining excellent international health insurance is vital if you and your family are expatriates. A major illness or injury could put your health at risk if you can’t access adequate medical care, but also your finances. We have created the top 10 questions to ask your international health insurance provider in order to make your transition as easy as possible.

October 2, 2018

Global Nomads, international health insurance

Why is expat health insurance so important?

Many expats travelling worldwide do not realize that medical treatment overseas can be extremely expensive. Expat health insurance is a great solution to protect your and your family’s well-being and avoid an impact on your finances. In this article, we will discuss why expat health insurance is important and how to acquire proper coverage.

August 7, 2018

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

Global Nomads, international health insurance, special risk

Terrorism Coverage Has Become a Necessity for Some Expatriates

It is an unfortunate reality that living abroad today can be just as risky as ever. Recent events have shown that many parts of the world are becoming increasingly volatile. Whether your move is for business or pleasure, understanding and predicting future medical needs can be very difficult.

September 14, 2014

Expat Health, Global Nomads

Ebola Virus and Medical Evacuation for Expatriates

The World Health Organization recently declared the West African Ebola epidemic that has killed nearly 1,000 people an international public-health emergency. As the Ebola virus continues its march across Africa, international health insurance providers and their medical evacuation suppliers are continuing to monitor the precarious situation there. Some clients of TFG Global and Expat Financial which have employees in Africa are asking how their employees will be treated should they become infected with the deadly Ebola virus.

August 9, 2014