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Wherever in the world you may be, we make sure you feel at home by keeping you connected to the news and information that matter to you. We frequently publish new articles to empower your life abroad through practical and inspirational content both, not only about health and international health insurance related topics, but also anything we consider key to fulfilling your lifestyle in your new host country.
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Individuals, couples and families who left the ‘comfort’ of their home for study, work, love or simply for adventure all agree that living abroad can be both exhilarating and challenging at the same time. Learning about new…
Expert Talk #1: Louis, Account Manager
Hello Louis, today you are Account Manager at Global Health, and the very first member to take part of the Expert talk project! First of all, can you please tell us a bit more about yourself: your background, when did you join Global Health? Of course, my name is Louis, I am from Luxembourg, born […]
Expat mental health: how to prevent risks?
Mental health is an increasingly important topic for expatriates. Relocating to another country brings excitement, growth, and opportunity, but it also involves challenges that can deeply impact emotional and psychological well-being. From culture shock and isolation to language barriers and professional stress, many factors can affect how expats adjust and cope with life abroad. While […]
Expat Partner: 5 ways to get the most out of it!
66.2 million is the number of expatriates listed by Finacorrd, a company specialising in market research. 66.2 million people have left their native land for better working conditions, a more pleasant environment or a more competitive salary. It also potentially means several million men and women who have decided to follow their expatriate spouse. This […]
Should we still choose expatriation to Switzerland?
In 2021, foreign nationals in Switzerland represented more than a quarter (26.4%) of the country’s working population (of which 18.9% were European nationals). If the country of Gruyère cheese and watches appears at the top of the HSBC Expat ranking, it is constantly falling in the Internations Expat Insider ranking (30th). Whether Switzerland is a […]
Long-term expatriates, what to do in the event of a crisis?
On 24 February, Russia launched an offensive against Ukraine in response to its application for NATO membership. According to the Migrant Refugees website and data from the Ukrainian Ministry of Employment, which issues work permits to foreigners, Ukraine was home to over 16,000 expatriates in 2018. The raging communication war and rapid changes on the […]
Health coverage: which vaccines are authorised in the world?
At the time of writing, nearly 4.4 billion people are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 worldwide. For a complete vaccination schedule, some countries require four doses (depending on your health situation), others require three (the booster dose), however most countries agree on two doses. Our Covid International Health Insurance reimburses you for all Covid-19 related costs […]
International Women’s Day: Women and their Health
The world has made unprecedented progress in recent years. We have reached the moon; we have discovered the origins of the human species or revolutionized the technological world. However, no country in the world has yet managed to achieve complete equality between men and women. According to the UN (1), women get paid 23% less […]
Can you still move to Bulgaria on golden visas?
Gaining the nationality of a country in exchange for a significant financial investment in it, this is what many countries in the European Union still offer in an attempt to get rich. A practice that does not greatly please the European Commission. Bulgaria has recently decided to retreat from this practice. Expatriating to Bulgaria for […]
You are planning an expatriation to Georgia, what is the cost of living there?
For a small country with a population of 4 million, Georgia has a lot to offer to expatriates. Located in the Caucasus region, the country not only offers many advantages to any tourist or digital nomad, but also provides easy access to both Europe and Asia. With a lower cost of living than its European […]
Health insurance and High-Net-Worth Individuals
In 2020, the number of High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) worldwide increased by 6.3% compared to the previous year, surpassing a 20-million landmark[1]. Nearly doubling in ten years, this demographic represents an important target for both wealth managers and health insurance organisations. So, who are these (ultra-)wealthy individuals? What is their profile and what do they need […]
Our Guide to Giving Birth as an Expatriate
When choosing a new life abroad, many expat women are also thinking about pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood! The fact is that, as an expatriate, having a child abroad is far from being a matter of improvisation. Many soon-to-be expat mothers are asking themselves: Why is it important to understand what international maternity insurance entails well […]
Expat in Europe: focus on the minimum wages
1,870 euros: this is the difference between the highest minimum wage, Luxembourg with almost 2,202 euros per month, and Bulgaria, which is at the bottom of the table on European minimum wages. 21 of the 27 countries have a minimum wage, let’s take stock of the legal remuneration in the European Union. Choosing your expatriation […]