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Monday 18 October 2010

Worldwide Medical Insurance News: Half of expats 'will never return home'


Over half (52 per cent) of British expatriate medical insurance policyholders who relocate abroad cannot imagine themselves moving home, research by Lloyds TSB International has revealed.

The study found the primary motivating factors for people to seek a new life abroad is to ...

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Expatriate Medical Insurance News: 'High dollar' puts investors off Sydney property


Expatriate medical insurance policyholders are being deterred from investing in Sydney's spring auction market because of the increasing value of the Australian dollar.

According to the Sydney Morning Herald, estate agents have noticed ...


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Expat Health Insurance News: Australia 'boasts good employment opportunities'


Global health insurance policyholders considering relocating abroad to Australia are being assured that the economic climate makes working in the country "very easy", according to YHA Australia.

Mandy Monk, European sales and marketing consultant for the accommodation network, said ...

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Worldwide Medical Insurance News: Moroccan expats 'returning home'


Moroccan expatriate health insurance policyholders are increasingly packing up and coming home in the wake of the global recession.

According to Magharebia.com, Moroccan expatriate minister Mohammed Ameur has announced...


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Expatriate Insurance News: Demand for Mandarin classes 'increases'


In a bid to boost their employment and living opportunities, expatriate medical insurance policyholders in Singapore are taking up Mandarin lessons in their droves.

Patrick Chen, marketing manager of Academ-Asia School of Language and Education in Singapore, told the Telegraph that ...

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Overseas Health Insurance News: French expats 'should leave Yeman'


The partners and children of French expatriate medical insurance policyholders employed in Yemen have been urged to leave the country after an alleged Al-Qaida attack left a Frenchman dead.

This is the advice from France's foreign ministry, which suggested ...

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International Health Insurance News: Egypt 'will remain hospitable despite developments'


Expatriate health insurance policyholders are increasingly visiting Egypt, which is resulting in a tourism boom and a period of intense development, the country's tourist board has stated.

Khaled Ramy, director of the Egyptian State Tourist Office, commented that ...

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International Healthcare News: Oman 'offers rich cultural history'


Expatriate medical insurance policyholders are attracted to Oman because of its beautiful landscape and rich cultural history, the sultanate's Ministry of Tourism has stated.

Visitors might fall in love with ...

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International Health Insurance News: Property buyers 'not confident in investing overseas'


Many prospective expatriate insurance policyholders have deferred from investing in overseas property because of the uncertainty of the global financial situation, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics).

Chief economist Simon Rubinsohn pointed out that ...

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Expatriate Insurance News: Dubai announces workers' rights project


Overseas medical insurance customers working in Dubai are set to have their rights protected by new federal regulation.

The National reports that a joint project between the UN's International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the emirate's Ministry of Labour will help ...

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Expatriate medical insurance 'could be vital'


Employees thinking of relocating abroad might find expatriate medical insurance is vital because their health can suffer as a result of the new lifestyle, research has found.

According to HR Magazine, a survey has found that ...

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International Healthcare News: 'Get legal advice' when buying home abroad


Among the things to consider when relocating abroad is obtaining independent legal advice throughout the property buying process, a lawyer has stated.

Savvas Savvides, partner at law firm Michael Kyprianou and Co, encouraged expatriate medical insurance policyholders to ...

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Worldwide Medical Insurance News: Purchasers 'must understand French property buying process'


When purchasing a home in France, expatriate medical insurance policyholders should understand that there might be hidden costs in the process.

According to Sarah Bogard, partner and chartered tax advisor at Furley Page Solicitors, property buyers should ...

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Expatriate Healthcare News: British 'are most enthusiastic about relocating abroad'


Overseas medical insurance policyholders originally hailing from Britain are much more enthusiastic than any other nationality when purchasing property abroad, an industry expert has said.

Nigel Lewis, head of content at the Digital Property Group, explained that ...


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Overseas Health Insurance News: Currency exchange customers 'should be aware of site problems'


Overseas medical insurance policyholders should be aware that one currency exchange website is facing an uncertain future, a financial expert has warned.

Peter Hayman, director of travel insurance provider PJ Hayman, commented on ...


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Expatriate Medical Insurance News: Germany 'set for growth in retail and office sectors'


Expatriate health insurance policyholders looking to relocate abroad should know that Germany is expected to witness strong growth in its retail, office and industrial sectors.

Simon Mallinson, director of European research at Investco, said ...


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