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Jul
27

International Private Medical Insurance Improves and Expands Plans to Stay Competitive

There have been a number of notable changes in International Private Medical Health Insurance in the last few weeks, while not as earth shattering as the Libor scandal or the crop failures in the US, the progressive and continual changes reveal an industry that is currently very dynamic and competitive. While Bupa is launching products to fill gaps it sees in the IPMI market, US healthcare giant…

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Jul
20

Aviva Indonesia Targets Affluent Indonesians and Expatriates with International Coverage Offerings

Aviva Indonesia is introducing an International Health Insurance product offering to the Indonesian market in response to a growing number of expats and well heeled local Indonesians. The portfolio offers international health insurance coverage with limits between US$1-2 million, depending on the product, and will allow holders of a policy to travel internationally in order to receive qualifying…

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Jun
05

Negotiations under way to regulate China's Social Insurance Law for expats

On October 15th 2011, China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security put in place new regulations which required foreign employees working in China to contribute to the country's Social Insurance System. The regulations stated that foreign employees would have to register after employment and start paying towards five types of insurance policies, including basic pension insurance,…

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Jan
09

Ongoing Confusion over Foreigners' Inclusion in China's Social Security System

There continues to be continued uncertainty over whether, as well as how, China is going to include foreign workers in the nation's social security scheme, with only 3 cities so far, including the nation's capital, having committed themselves to registering and taxing foreign employees. The inclusion of foreigners in China's social security taxation structure is part of

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May
05

Aviva Improves International Medical Insurance Policies

Aviva has upgraded its international private medical insurance services.

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Apr
06

Kuwait National Healthcare System Transition Underway

Kuwait's national healthcare system is set to undergo substantial reform and transformation in the next 3 to 4 years under the new Kuwait Health Assurance Company (KHAC), affecting both nationals and expatriates who look for health coverage options in the country. Kuwait is looking to evolve its health services policy from a welfare state into a 'healthcare business.' KHAC was established in 2010…

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Mar
23

Qatar to introduce National Insurance Scheme in 3 years

A senior advisor from Qatar’s top health advisory body, the Supreme Council of Health, has announced that a broad national health insurance system with universal access for both citizens and visitors will be operable within the next 3 to 4 years.

Qatar’s Supreme Council of Health (SCH) was established by an Emir decree in 2005. The Council replaced both the former National Health Authority…

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Feb
11

Saudi Arabia Placed On Dengue Fever Alert

In Saudi Arabia authorities are warning hosptials in Jeddah of a dengue fever outbreak, following floods which have provided a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. According to the Ministry of Health Saudia Arabia, since the January 26th floods in Jeddah, six cases of dengue fever and 4 cases of malaria…

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Oct
15

Some Expatriates Find Healthcare Abroad Unsatisfactory

Bupa International, a leading international insurance provider from the United Kingdom, has recently published the results of a survey the company conducted to determine the level of satisfaction with the healthcare provided to expatriates living abroad. The survey revealed that from the more than one thousand expatriates participating in the survey, a surprising 20 percent felt that their health deteriorated after having moved overseas.

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Jul
05

Expatriate Healthcare Introduces No Claims Discounts on International Health Insurance

International health insurance company Expatriate Healthcare has announced it will introduce an awards scheme for their customers, which comes as part of an effort to reinvigorate their expatriate private medical insurance plans. As of July 1st 2010, Expatriate Healthcare will offer both new and existing customers discounts on their premium for staying claims-free for a year or more.…

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