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As summer draws to a close, thoughts turn to winter ski breaks. Skiing and increasingly snowboarding continue to grow in popularity.
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Swine Flu cases continue to be reported on a global basis, according to Medicare International, but the current volumes are very low both in absolute terms and as a proportion of the total population.
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Most people have experienced some form of stomach infection at one point in their lives, usually when they have been overseas in a new environment.
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According to Cancer UK, cancer is the number one fear for the British public and for good reason too.
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Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the lungs caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis.
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Lebanon is in many ways a big draw for expats.
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Conflicts and wars not only take their toll on human lives, but also on the local environment.
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South Africa has long been a haven for Brits and other nationalities looking for a new life abroad.
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Long term health insurance in another country is an area UK expatriates will often not have considered in any detail, particularly if they were used to the free care available in the UK.
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With life expectancy at 84 years for women and 78 years for men, Hong Kong is the second healthiest country in the world. This is part due to its very high standard of both public and private healthcare.
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Malaysia is attracting foreign talent from across the world, particularly those working in the manufacturing, IT, finance, and insurance and banking sectors.
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China has been through monumental changes over the past twenty years, moving from an agrarian local economy to becoming a leading global industrial player. Revolutionary changes have impacted healthcare for Nationals and Foreigners
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Understanding the cost implications of starting a family overseas
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Russia has more physicians, hospitals, and health care workers than almost any other country in the world on a per capita basis, but since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the health of the Russia...
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Switzerland is known throughout Europe for its quality medical and paramedical services, with healthcare always high on the political agenda. The country spends about 10 percent of its GDP on hea...
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According to an online survey by healthcare insurance provider, Medicare International, over two thirds of expatriate professionals are considering moving countries to escape the recession. With t...
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The United Arab Emirates are made up of seven emirates, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm-al-Quwain, Ras al-Khaimah and Fujairah. In terms of expat populations, Dubai is currently the number o...
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There are almost 100,000 expats of all nationalities living and working in Singapore. This Asian hub is often seen as a safe place to experience Asia, with its clean modern facilities, containing ...
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As relocation around the world becomes more commonplace, so a greater number of factors need to be taken into account by those leaving the UK. Currently, the Middle East and Asia remains important ...
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Most people have had chickenpox – usually when they are children, and sometimes they are deliberately exposed to it, the main reason being because it is thought to be preferable to have chickenpo...
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This life threatening disease is caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected mosquitoes. Prevention is certainly better than cure, as any bout of malaria is ...
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Swine Flu is suddenly in most people’s minds, as experts try and monitor the risk of a worldwide pandemic. So far, the information which has come to light indicates that the H1N1 strain carries a ...
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Medicare International, the leading private medical healthcare provider, today uncovered exactly what it costs for an average cancer patient in Western Europe. With the proliferation of new expens...
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With the current economic crisis, individuals and companies with private healthcare policies are looking to reduce their costs by comparing healthcare policies on the market. Private healthcare is...
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Medicare International, the leading global healthcare insurer, has announced major changes to its group policies, allowing for greater inclusiveness, as well as improved cover for those working in ...
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Everyday illnesses such as flu and colds can play havoc with anyone’s lifestyle, but can also have more serious implications for the expatriate living and working overseas. Less well known, but ju...
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The ancillary costs related to international healthcare are often overlooked – most people tend to have visions of emergency evacuations, air ambulances and near-death experiences when thinking a...
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Generally today people have more leisure time coupled with a greater disposable income – people holiday worldwide to exotic places and work abroad on a regular basis. While the majority of leisur...
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Good news for brokers with an interest in international health insurance – clients still find this a valued commodity supporting their overseas lifestyle, according to our new research. In our res...
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With the weight of the government, medical practitioners and health advisory bodies all advising that we become more health conscious, it is reassuring to know that part of the message is at least ...
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In today’s fast-moving society, we are always looking for ways to make life easier and quicker. Most people are juggling so many things at once, especially with family life, that any short-cut is ...
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We all look forward to our holiday time, be it a long, lazy vacation or a more strenuous trekking-style break, but we rarely expect to have accidents or problems while we are away. However, someti...
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In a market so often characterised by policies that seem to offer many similar benefits, we have a ‘stand out’ benefit that really makes a difference to those expatriates living and working in worl...
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Relocation, relocation – might be the name of a popular TV programme, but, along with outsourcing, is very much a major issue in the world of international healthcare.Whether it is private indivi...
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Long term health insurance in another country is an area UK expatriates will often not have considered in any detail, especially when it comes to retirement. Our own research suggests many UK natio...
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If you are living and working overseas or about to make the move, it pays to be well informed and prepared on all aspects of your lifestyle, including the critical area of health and medical insura...
