International health insurance Archives

Royal baby boy delivery expenses lower than those of average US woman

April 24, 2018April 23, 2018 Julie Campbell

Royal Baby Boy - Image of Newborn - Health Insurance

Prince William and Kate Middleton’s healthy son was born in the Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s Hospital. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton announced the birth of the youngest royal baby boy. The newborn was delivered in the Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s Hospital just like his brother George and sister Charlotte. Despite the baby’s royal status, his birth likely cost less than what is charged to the average mom in the U.S. The cost of 24 hours in a deluxe room for a non-cesarean…

New Website Launch Focuses on International Expatriate Health Insurance Solutions

November 1, 2013March 15, 2014 PR Article

London, United Kingdom, November 01, 2013 –(PR.com)– Lloyds Broker, Xact Risk Solutions, specialists in the international health insurance market, is excited to announce the launch of their new website, www.xactexpat.com. For the experienced expatriate, the design of the website facilitates a quick and easy process for obtaining an international private medical insurance (IPMI) quote. Expatriates that are first time buyers will find the wealth of information readily available from the website a big help in navigating the nuances of IPMI and learn about the various options available. “We have put…

Health insurance reaches almost 1.3 billion in China

July 23, 2013July 20, 2013 G. Turner

At the same time, however, there are still many Chinese poor who are neglected by the healthcare system. China has been making considerable reforms to its health insurance system and has now reached the point that about 95 percent of its population – approximately 1.3 billion citizens – have coverage with some kind of plan. This, according to the latest figures that have been released by the Chinese government. This level of health insurance coverage throughout the population represents a considerable amount of progress. This most populous country on the…

State of Your Health Insurance While Traveling

July 6, 2013February 12, 2014 Guest Author

You’re soon to be off on an exciting trip out of the country. Your plans are made, your flight is booked, your passport is current, and now all you can do is count down to the day of your flight. Before you pack your bags and board you plane, you should make sure that your insurance will cover any unforeseen medical expenses while traveling. Whether you are an American or an Australian citizen, health insurance agents from insurance companies like GMF Health in Australia can help you determine if you…

International insurance news is coming from Nigeria with its health coverage

April 30, 2013April 29, 2013 H. Cutner

The country expects that its healthcare plan will be providing its residents with coverage by 2015. According to the latest international insurance news announcement from Nigeria, the new healthcare system will have been created and implemented across the entire country by 2015. The system is designed to run on a community level and is meant to provide everybody with coverage. According to the acting National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) secretary, Dr. Abdulrahman Sambo, the Community Based Social Health Insurance Scheme will be effective across all of Nigeria by 2015. This…