Getting accepted as an international student is incredibly exciting! For most people, it’s a dream come true and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Not only is it a chance to see new places, meet new people, experience new things, but it could also alter the course of your life. However, despite this excitement, it’s very easy to […]
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Customer’s Share: Why International Travel Insurance is Important
People often neglect to purchase travel health insurance because they think nothing bad will happen to them. Most of the time, that’s true. Usually, everything goes fine. Maybe you have taken several overseas trips and had no issues. Count yourself fortunate! Not everyone has that experience. It’s easy to prefer using the money we would […]
Don’t let your Short-Term Team Trip Abroad Become a Nightmare
Short-term teams need health and travel insurance that covers medical bills, medical evacuation, and return of mortal remains. Don’t let your short-term team adventure turn into a nightmare.
Tips For Over 65 International Travelers
Some senior citizens travel because they want to teach English in China. Others want to build houses in Mexico. There are a growing number of senior citizens who are on study-abroad programs. And then there are some who just want to take a vacation to an exotic place. When it comes to planning your trip abroad, here are a few things to keep in mind.
How Much Travel Insurance Do I Really Need?
Clicking the “buy insurance” button when buying an online ticket most likely will offer only very basic coverage. This may be fine if your trip doesn’t cost much and if your itinerary is not a complicated one. But if you have multiple stops over a longer period of time with expensive hotel reservations, you may want to consider Trip Cancellation insurance.
A Look at Healthcare Systems Around the World – England
Britain’s health care system may offer “free” health care for its citizens, but most don’t see the hidden costs of such a system.
What Is Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Do I Need It Overseas?
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance is an important type of insurance coverage for international employees, travelers, and expatriates. Let’s first read Sara’s story to discover more about accidental death & dismemberment insurance, or AD&D. Sara was a bright, talented young woman with a vibrant spirit. During her junior year at Georgetown University, she decided to […]
Residency and Travel Insurance
Answering Your Travel Insurance and Residency Questions You’re shopping for a travel insurance plan, but you’re confused about how your decision could be impacted by the place where you live, your citizenship status, and your travel destination. You’re not alone. We have received many questions from clients about how their country of residence and country […]
New Globehopper travel insurance for those over 65
Globe Hopper travel insurance for those over 65 (with no maximum age limit) Good Neighbor Insurance has always had some of the best travel insurance plans for seniors. Now we are happy to announce a new plan from IMG: Globe Hopper travel insurance for those over 65 including a unique “NON-MEDICAL EMERGENCY EVACUATION option that we […]
Outreach International Travel Medical Insurance
Since domestic health insurance policies won’t cover you when you leave the country, smart travelers buy a travel insurance policy to protect them while they’re away from home. But there are always a few travelers who would rather take a chance that nothing will happen than to pay another insurance premium. Maybe you know someone […]
Individual Kidnap and Ransom international insurance option
Individual Kidnap and Ransom international insurance option provided by Good Neighbor Insurance – Good Neighbor Insurance wants to highlight to our clients the importance of Kidnap and Ransom international insurance especially in volatile countries such as Venezuela and Turkey. Below is a part of an article from one of our international insurance carriers (Hiscox) that […]
No breathalyzer test could mean local medical insurance will not cover you
No breathalyzer test could mean your local medical insurance will not cover you. Yes, this is a sad and true story. Read the fine print! Yes, the big print giveth and the little print taketh away. This is one of the reasons why it is important to have travel insurance and expat medical insurance based […]
Travel insurance is a must, as Hotchkiss School realized
Travel insurance is a must, as Hotchkiss School realized. Americans, in general, do not realize the importance of travel medical insurance when they leave the U.S. This blog article is not just about ticks. But also about the need to have travel medical insurance. Organizations must minimize their liability footprint when they send people overseas on […]
Why Emergency Evacuation is Vital to Your Health and Wallet
Emergency evacuation is often the most expensive part of the bill if you are hurt overseas and is often considered the most important part of any emergency travel health insurance. As a layperson, I’ve been learning that it is much more than a simple helicopter coming to get you and taking you to the […]
Repatriation of Remains explained
Return of Mortal Remains/ Repatriation of Remains explained: The Return or Repatriation of Remains benefit included in all of our travel insurance plans is designed to cover the costs associated with returning your body to your home country if you were to pass away. Plus, some things you can do to make things easier if […]
