Natural disasters during your overseas trip can cause havoc to your travels in more ways than one. Then add the financial loss you may face due to change your itinerary or extra cost for medical and evacuation care for you and your family. This year, 2016, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Atlantic hurricane […]
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Adventure sports rider option for expats residing outside the United States
Adventure sports rider option for expats residing outside the United States is a great option to add to the GMMI and GMI international medical insurance. As an avid scuba diver, I always appreciate international medical insurance that covers or has the option to cover adventure sports. Let’s be clear here, just because the adventure sports […]
Traveling with Portable Electronic Devices (and their Lithium-ion Batteries)
How to Stay Compliant with FAA Regulations Regarding Lithium-ion Batteries “Your portable electronic devices must be set to airplane mode until an announcement is made upon arrival.” I gladly comply with the flight attendant’s request as I settle in to watch a favorite movie. I can’t imagine taking this flight without my tablet! And who […]
Atlas International Short-Term Travel Medical Insurance
International travel should be a pleasant experience, regardless of the reason or destination. Unfortunately, complications and emergencies such as illness, injury, and natural disasters are a fact of life. While I sincerely hope none of these ever happens to you, I want to tell you about a travel insurance plan that will help you in […]
The IRS and Filing Taxes Overseas as an Expatriate
Information regarding Filing Taxes Overseas for Expatriates, Non-Profit Volunteers, and International Businesspeople. While we are not tax experts, we have put together a quick and easy reference on filing taxes overseas for expatriates and clients of Good Neighbor Insurance. 1.) The IRS has a great resource with answers to many questions regarding filing taxes overseas as an […]
Diplomat International Travel Medical Insurance
You plan to travel overseas, but your domestic health insurance plan won’t cover you while you’re there. Maybe you plan to go hiking, parasailing or running with the bulls. If you have a bad collision, you’ll probably need medical evacuation coverage and coverage for the medical expenses at the hospital. You may be traveling to […]
I hate insurance but…
Our owner recently said, “I hate insurance” in a training meeting for our staff. He also said “I don’t think I’m unique in feeling that way.” Since we offer travel insurance and overseas medical insurance for those working and living abroad, it got my attention. After he said “I hate insurance”, I furiously wrote down […]
Trawick International Safe Travels plan
Jason is traveling overseas to go paragliding, and Mark is traveling to play rugby internationally. Emily is bringing her expensive camera on an international tour, while Marissa is taking her laptop on an overseas business trip. Tom is concerned he might need to cancel his international flight, and Katy worries about an unexpected event that […]
Dental Benefits are an important part of the total medical insurance benefit package
Dental Benefits are an important part of the total medical insurance benefit package. Here is some good information on dental coverage, the benefits, and options you may want to take. Call one of our agents here at Good Neighbor Insurance at 480-813-9100 for dental insurance options or go to our dental web page at https://www.gninsurance.com/resources/ask-doug/aca-plans/az/arizona-dental-insurance/. We are […]
GMMI for Expats
Missionaries and volunteers are doing important work overseas, often saving lives or making them better. But, they often don’t get paid or get paid minimally for their work. Like everyone else, they need good health insurance to protect them in case the unexpected occurs. What if there was an international health insurance plan designed just […]
New Zealand’s Culture of Unusual Dances
After traveling throughout much of the world, I find very few things to be more fascinating than New Zealand’s culture dances. Much of New Zealand’s rich traditions and culture come from the Maori tribe, including traditional dance. In this article, we’ll explore two important Maori dances, the Haka and the Poi, as well as the […]
Travel Gear Review: Thule Laptop Sleeve
Armored Laptop Protection for travel, business, and working overseas Travel Gear Review for: Thule Gaunlet Pro 2.0 Laptop Case / Sleeve For: 15″ MacBook Retina Pro | 15″ Macbook Pro Cost: Approx. $50.00, on sale: $20.00 Website: http://www.thule.com/en-us/us Travel Gear Rating: **** (Four stars) out of five Thule Laptop Sleeve – The Gaunlet 2.0 Pro […]
New Zealand Hobbit & LOTR movie locations – A Travel Guide
Everything you need to know about New Zealand Hobbit and LOTR movie sets and how to visit them: New Zealand is magical, beautiful, and majestic for Hobbit fans and non-fans alike. If you’ve ever dreamed about visiting a far-away, magical land, you don’t have to dream any longer! While most “magical” places are fictional, New […]
International term life insurance even in high risk countries
Living overseas in a high-risk country either by choice or obligation presents a greater level of danger to you and your family. To make things worse, your domestic life insurance policy may not pay if something were to happen while living abroad. You certainly want to protect your loved ones financially in case of your […]
International medical insurance indemnity benefit
What is an indemnity benefit on international medical insurance policy? (https://www.gninsurance.com/health/) Great question! An indemnity benefit on plans such as our GMMI international medical insurance career plan or GMI International health insurance works as follows: A cash benefit of $400 per day (in addition to medical expenses paid) sent directly to the insured for approved […]
