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News and Updates for International InsuranceNews, advice, and updates relating to travel insurance, international health insurance, and international travel. We strive to keep both our customers and our insurance partners up to date with changes in travel and international health plans. If you have suggestions for posts or breaking news, please let us know – we are happy to share good news or report on issues.

International Citizens Insurance is the premier provider of global medical, travel medical insurance, student insurance, and expatriate insurance, offering plans with comprehensive yet affordable international coverage. If you need help choosing a plan for your business or your family, view our plans or contact one of our licensed agents.

Our mission is to educate consumers on the value of global medical and travel insurance while providing a resource for them to research, compare and purchase plans for their relocation abroad or international trip. We work with expatriates, corporate HR, volunteer groups, travel companies, international employees, missionaries, and anyone traveling throughout the world. The news updates and articles found here are one way we deliver on our promise.

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Drinking Tap Water Abroad

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Be Wary of the Drinking Water In many countries, people are used to simply turning on the nearest tap and filling a glass of water to quench their thirst. However, there are many places where that luxury doesn’t exist. Even in American cities, such as Flint, Michigan, residents have been impacted by a lack of […]


Written by: Elizabeth Baugh Categories: Global Medical News, News, Global Health Advice, and Travel Tips

Traveling with Food Allergies and Food Sensitivities

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Are you allergic to any foods? Or do you have bad reactions like intestinal distress, migraines, or emotional symptoms? If so, you probably have systems for avoiding those foods in your home country. But going abroad means facing new challenges. Foods may be labeled in a less familiar language, or countries may not be required […]


Written by: Nicole Gustas Categories: News, Global Health Advice, and Travel Tips, Travel Medical News

What Are Reciprocal Healthcare Agreements and Which Countries Have Them?

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Did you know that visiting a country with government-funded health care doesn’t automatically entitle you to health care in that country? Usually, you still have to pay for health care, including in emergencies. One exception is if your country and your host country have a reciprocal healthcare agreement. Imagine being able to leave your country […]


Written by: Emily Cotlier Categories: News, Global Health Advice, and Travel Tips, Travel Medical News

Top Expat Destinations Are Changing – Security Over Adventure

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The COVID-19 epidemic in 2020 changed travel and human history. Its disruptions kept expatriates from traveling. Now, travel is opening up again. In response, people living overseas are re-evaluating where they want to be – and if they still feel secure living abroad. Cigna has insights about this from their Cigna 360 Global Well-Being Survey […]


Written by: Emily Cotlier Categories: Expatriate News, News, Global Health Advice, and Travel Tips

Guide to Skin Care Abroad

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As an expat, you may find yourself in an unfamiliar climate. Maybe you moved from a hot to a cold city or a dry area to a humid one. Whatever the relocation may be, it’s important to evaluate the changes you should make to your self-care routines. You might go from exercising outdoors to indoors […]


Written by: Maddy Hay Categories: News, Global Health Advice, and Travel Tips

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