Unemployed older people 'could start a business'

International healthcare policyholders who are unemployed could consider setting up their own business.

Emma Soames, editor at large of Saga Magazine, pointed out that whether people are approaching retirement or have already given up work, the advantages of running a business are that they can work as long as they like.

"Depending on your skill set, your capabilities and where you live, if people can see a gap in the market, go for it and do it yourself, rather than trying to get a salary job working for somebody else," she suggested.

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Later pregnancy 'increases breast cancer risk'

Expat health insurance policyholders who are trying to conceive should be aware that the incidence of breast cancer increases with age.

This is the warning from Martin Widschwendter, a professor in women's cancer at UCL and a consultant gynaecological oncologist at the University College London Hospital.

He noted that women who get pregnant later in life generally ...


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Japan 'is fantastic destination'

More expatriates are expected to relocate abroad or visit Japan as the country's reputation for tourism grows, according to the Japan National Tourism Organisation.

Kylie Clark, senior PR and marketing manager for the agency, commented that while Tokyo is the main point of call for holidaymakers flying to Japan, "many people explore beyond" the capital.

"As Japan's reputation as a fantastic holiday destination grows, we are ...

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China and Singapore in top five expat countries

China and Singapore have emerged as two of the best countries in the world for expatriate corporate assignments, research has revealed.

The US and UK ranked first and second place in the latest survey by worldwide human resources consultant ECA International, ChannelNewsAsia.com reports.

Singapore's fourth place was attributed to the city-state's position as an Asian services hub, attracting expatriate healthcare insurance customers and other people from all over the globe.

Government figures put ...

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Check tariff before using phone abroad

Expat insurance policyholders who are hoping to get away to warmer climes this Christmas have been warmed to check with their mobile network provider before using their phones in another country.

According to research by price comparison website moneysupermarket.com, expatriate holidaymakers could be hit with large bills for calls and texts sent while they are abroad.

Mike Wilson, mobiles and broadband manager at the site, commented that ...


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Expat Health Insurance News: Dubai property market 'set to improve'

Expatriate healthcare insurance policyholders who are considering relocating abroad to Dubai should be aware that the housing market there is expected to pick up next year.

According to Nicholas Marr, chief executive officer at Homesgofast.com, investor confidence is returning to Dubai's property market.

"It is obvious to me that Dubai will attract a different type of buyer to its housing market … Dubai investors will be in it for the medium to ...

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Earlier diagnosis 'is welcomed by cancer patients'

Earlier diagnosis "makes a huge difference" for expat health insurance policyholders and other people with suspected cancer, Macmillan Cancer Support has claimed.

Ciaran Devane, chief executive of the organisation, noted that having better access to diagnostic tests will be a "welcome move".

"However, it would be wrong to only focus on increasing survival rates without putting equal funding and care into ensuring appropriate long-term care is in place for cancer survivors," he pointed out, adding that ...

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Homeowners 'should be careful' when renovating property

Expat health insurance policyholders who have purchased a dilapidated property in the hopes of fixing it up should be aware that such homes can contain health dangers.

According to Glen Irwin, sustainability director at Gifford, renovators need to be "very careful" when carrying out improvement projects.

This will allow them to ...

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Falling prices 'will not deter foreign property investors'

Expat insurance policyholders who are looking to invest in overseas property should not be deterred by falling global house prices, according to Rightmove.co.uk.

Robin Wilson, head of overseas at the website, noted that while poorly performing housing markets in other countries could put off professional investors, "basing a decision on global averages without looking into local regions and markets might be premature".

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Spain 'offers abundance of cheap properties'

Expatriate medical insurance policyholders are likely to be able to find cheap property in Spain as the number of repossessed homes in the country continues to grow.

"In Spain you have got an abundance of repossessed properties that the banks are now forced to get rid of," explained Les Calvert, director at Property-Abroad.com.

"Interest in Spain will continue to dominate the searches and ...

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