Inpatient and Outpatient Care: What You Need To Know The trip of a lifetime is looming on the horizon, or perhaps a long-term relocation is imminent. Health care is at the forefront of your mind. You want to make sure you get the best possible care when you need it. And you want to protect […]
Travel Insurance News
News and updates related to travel insurance plans, coverage, companies and benefits.
Although most of the insurance plans listed on this site are for those traveling outside of their home country, either for a short trip or an extended stay, there are some specific plan types that fall into the general “Travel Insurance” category. We offer the following plans for international travelers:
- Trip Insurance – Covers the cost of your trip with some additional benefits (lost luggage, trip delay, etc.)
- Travel Medical Insurance – Covers medical expenses as well as other risks when traveling overseas for less than a year or for visitors from abroad.
- International Medical Insurance – Long-term health insurance for expatriates and global nomads living abroad for a year or more
- Emergency Evacuation – Assistance and transportation to the most appropriate hospital in an emergency situation
- Extreme Sports Coverage – Coverage for participants in Adventure or Extreme Sports
The Differences Between Health and Travel Insurance
Learn the difference between travel and health insurance to choose the right coverage for your trip or long-term stay abroad.
American Express Travel Insurance
Learn about the benefits and limitations of American Express travel insurance, including options for cardholders and non-cardholders, and find out why you might need extra coverage for full medical protection.
Understanding Scuba Diving Insurance
Should Scuba Diving Insurance Be Part of Your Next Trip? For many travelers, it’s not the call of city streets that motivates them to traverse the globe. Instead, the spectacular beauty of the ocean beckons. It offers a world all its own, with much to explore under the sea. With scuba diving, travelers have a […]
Buying Prescriptions in a Foreign Country
Buying Prescriptions Doesn’t Have To Be Hard Adjusting to expat life often seems like a series of grand experiences, like learning a new language and discovering an entirely new culinary scene. But sometimes, the little, day-to-day chores can be the most challenging. One of those chores is buying prescriptions in a foreign country. In your […]