With the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics just around the corner, there are going to be thousands of people traveling to China over the summer period to either participate, spectate or report on this great event. If you are traveling to China, make sure you have the right travel insurance in place to protect you if you fall sick or need to seek medical assistance - coverage may not be as expensive as you think.

To give you an idea of coverage, the Patriot International is ideal for US Citizens who are traveling to China for the event and this will cost a 34 year old $30.81 for $100,000 in coverage with a $0 deductible. If you are a non-US Citizen we also have the Patriot America plan that will also provide coverage for the event in China.

If you also need some more extreme sports coverage, we also have the Patriot Extreme which provides coverage for extreme sports - please see the website for more information about this plan.

International Insurance is also happy to provide group insurance for groups who are traveling to the 2008 Beijing Olympics. If you have a group that you need coverage for we can tailor plans and offer discounted rates to provide travel insurance for the olympics - please contact us for more information about that.

InternationalInsurance.com is dedicated to providing the very best travel insurance plans for the olympics!

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A question that we always get at International Insurance is who underwrites your plans - and are they safe/ trustworthy/ good? To answer this question we thought we would provide you with a posting about the underwriter and administrators of our plans at International Insurance.

The plans that we offer are all underwritten by Sirius International, and are administered by International Medical Group. So what does this mean to you as the customer?

Well, Sirius International is part of the White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd. Sirius International is based in Sweden and has offices in 6 countries across Europe and Asia and the White Mountains Insurance Group is based in New Hampshire. They provide the underwriting support to the plans and with approximately $2 billion of regulatory capital and over $2 billion in gross premiums, the Group ranks among the top insurance and reinsurance organizations in the world.

Sirius International Insurance Corporation (publ) is currently rated A (excellent) by A.M. Best and A- by Standard & Poor's.

For the day-to-day administration of your policy, International Medical Group provides this from their headquarters in Indianapolis and branch office in Europe. Their strength lies in its ability to deliver superior service to our insured members. Their staff includes international claims administrators with a wealth of experience in processing claims from throughout the world; multilingual customer service representatives to assist our members; and an on-site medical staff available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for medical emergencies.

If you have any further questions about our plans, or how they work please do not hesitate to contact us.

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We have just completed a quick update of the website to improved its usability and features for our clients. The main changes are the updated International Insurance homepage which is now easier to read for clients.

If you are looking for an international insurance plan, then please consider International Insurance. We have a number of plans that will fit any need:

• International Travel Health Insurance - short to medium term travel health coverage from 5 days up to 1 year, with renewability for up to 2 years. We also have standalone emergency evacuation insurance, trip cancellation insurance and extreme sports insurance


• International Health Insurance - there are 3 plan options for those that need international health insurance on an annual basis. Coverage is ideal for expatriates who are residing outside of their home country.


• International Student Insurance - for students around the world that are studying outside of their home country we have a range of plans that will suit all visa requirements and provide comprehensive, yet affordable coverage
  

If you have any questions about our plans please do not hesitate to contact our customer support team how are on hand to help you choose the right plan, provide a quote and apply for coverage.

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As of the 1st September 2007, the Finnish Government has introduced new legislation that requires all international students to have a certain level of insurance coverage depending on how long they will be staying in Finland studying as an international student. The new regulations are:

- Students who stay in Finland less than two years - These students must have a health insurance whose policy covers treatment and medication costs up to 100,000 euros.

- Students who stay in Finland a minimum of two years - These students must have a health insurance whose policy covers treatment and medication costs up to 30,000 euros.

InternationalInsurance.com has plans that meet and exceed both of these requirements in the Patriot America plan for international students. This plan provides coverage for hospitalization, medical evacuation, repatriation, doctors visits, prescription medication and much more. You can view this plan online at:
http://www.internationalinsurance.com/patriot-america/

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us

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Having the right international student health insurance in place is vital for any student who is planning, or currently is studying abroad. Most governments and schools around the world will require students to have a certain level of coverage before they will grant visa's and allow students to enroll.

As the new school semester begins in August and September for many students - InternationalInsurance.com has a range of student health and travel insurance plans that will meet and exceed all US State Department requirements, all Schengen Visa requirements and most school insurance requirements.

The plans include:

Patriot America - Flexible travel health coverage for international students in the USA providing coverage from 5 days up to 1 year. The plan is also renewable if further coverage past that is needed.

Patriot International - Flexible travel health coverage for US students who are studying abroad providing coverage from 5 days up to 1 year. The plan is also renewable if further coverage past that is needed.

Global Medical - Long term annually renewable major medical insurance plan for students that need longer term coverage and more comprehensive benefits.

If you would like further information about any of these plans please visit:
http://www.internationalinsurance.com/international-student-insurance/

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Great news! We have just launched the brand new Global Medical Insurance plan which is now easier to understand and simplified - offer 3 levels of coverage; the Silver, Gold and Platinum plan.

The new 3 tier international health insurance from the Global Medical plan still provides the very best health insurance, but now gives you the flexibility to choose the level you need. A quick recap of what each level covers:

Global Medical Insurance - Platinum
The Platinum plan is the top level of the Global Medical Insurance offering an $8,000,000 policy maximum and all the same benefits of the Gold Plan, plus Dedicated Global Conceirge Service, Pre-existing Condition Coverage, Vision and Dental Coverage, High School Sports Coverage, and much more...

Global Medical Insurance - Gold
The Gold plan offers a $5,000,000 policy maximum and benefits such as Hospital Room and Board, Intensive Care Treatment, Outpatient Coverage, Prescriptions, Evacuation, Repatriation and much more...

Global Medical Insurance - Silver
The Silver plan offers a $5,000,000 policy maximum and a scheduled benefit structure for those that want to lower their insurance cost. The Silver plan covers most of the same benefits of the Gold plan, but has limits on those benefits.

Please learn more about the Global Medical International Health Insurance plan

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The new Patriot International Travel Health Plans have been updated and upgraded for 2007 with some terrific enhancements!

The main new addition to the plans is for non-US Citizens coming into the USA as they can now use the PPO network to obtain treatment and have less to pay out-of-pocket. To give you an idea of the new plan arrangement:

Outside of the USA/ Canada - 100% coinsurance
Inside the USA/ Canada "In Network" - 90% coverage up to $5,000 and 100% coinsurance after that
Inside the USA/ Canada "Out of Network" - 80% coverage up to $5,000 and 100% coinsurance after that

The PPO network can be accessed online at:
http://www.myfirsthealth.com/

Other upgrades to the plan include:
- New Political Evacuation benefit
- Universal Rx Pharmacy Discount Savings

To view the plans please see below:

International Travel Health for non-US Citizens - Patriot America
International Travel Health for US Citizens - Patriot International

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