Category Archive For "Insurance"
Do you need health insurance before going to Thailand?
Yes. As a matter of fact, it’s generally a good idea to have health insurance in Thailand or whether you are visiting a foreign country for a few days only or planning to stay there longer. Costs of medical services abroad can be high, and the last thing you want to do is to worry …
The top types of expat insurance solutions you’ll need in Thailand
Whether you’re in the Land of Smiles on holiday, for work, to start a business, or to retire, there is a range of expat insurance solutions that you might want to consider. Living in Thailand can be fairly easy and affordable. However, one tiny mishap can become expensive quickly – whether it’s replacing lost travel …
Important business insurance plans for Thailand
When it comes to starting and running a successful business in Thailand, there are a number of things you will need to keep in mind. One of the biggest is that you will be constantly facing risk from all angles. From natural disasters through to financial and even political risks, it is important to take …
How to spot a good health insurance company in Thailand
There are a lot of things about health insurance that are reliable. For instance, as long as you adhere to the terms of your policy, you can count on a good health insurance company to reliably reimburse you for covered medical costs. Also, most years you can expect some type of increase in the cost …
New infographic on international insurance inflation around the world
Following the successful launch of our International Private Medical Insurance Inflation – 2018 report earlier this month, our marketing department has produced a new infographic that touches on some of the key points the industry-leading white paper discusses. This resource can be just the type of introduction you’ll need for those of you who haven’t …
Why are IPMI premiums in Thailand increasing?
If you have had health insurance for more than one year chances are very high that you saw a premium increase each and every year. This can be a little frustrating, especially when you go to renew and are assessed a fairly large increase over what you paid last year. In fact, questions around why …
Do British expats need health insurance in Thailand?
Many people from the United Kingdom seem to have an affinity for Thailand. Not only does Thailand play temporary host to over 800,000 UK tourists each year (accounting for over 5% of the country’s total arrivals), but tens of thousands of Brits have decided that the Land of Smiles provides the lifestyle that they are …
Covering Thailand medical costs for the self-employed
Global citizens and freelance work: In 2018 these two things are paired together on a frequent basis. There are a couple of different factors that have led to this. First, the world is more globalized than ever before, and the planet’s workforce is now more mobile than at any other time in history. While the …
How group and individual health insurance plans differ
Did you know that health insurance plans can be split into two types of plan: individual or group? When looking for coverage it is highly likely that you will come across both options and this might leave you asking yourself: “Which is best for me?” Here, we take a look into how group and individual health …
Thai New Year celebrations: how alcohol consumption can impact your insurance
April is just around the corner, and with it comes Songkran. Held annually from the 13th to 15th of April, this year the Thai New Year holiday has been extended to a blissful five days! While many locals will leave Bangkok to visit family in the country, those who stay will find the streets buzzing …