Expatriates Articles
April 14, 2023 - Being an expatriate, or an expat, is an exciting opportunity if you are fortunate enough to have the chance. It comes with incredibly rewarding experiences, both personally and professionally. And while looking forward to the new sights and sounds might be top of mind, there are some necessary...
By Bob 
November 29, 2022 - Having health insurance offers peace of mind if you face a medical issue. Carrying this coverage can be especially important when visiting a foreign country.
Do you need medical insurance to travel to Canada? There isn’t a simple “yes” or “no” answer. The truth is that travel medical...
By Bob 
June 27, 2014 - Seniors traveling south to their favorite snowbird destinations sometimes ask us about the differences between buying their insurance policy direct from an insurance company compared to buying through a broker. You do have a choice, but we believe that the following compelling reasons...
By Bob 
June 10, 2014 - Finding adequate travel insurance is always a challenge for travelers with serious medical conditions, such as those that require the use of home oxygen. Home oxygen is often recommended for people with low blood oxygen levels. There are many diseases that can cause this problem,...
By Bob 
February 20, 2014 - Some Canadians equate health coverage with tax status. In fact, the two are not necessarily the same. Canadians living overseas who maintain significant ties to Canada may still be liable for Canadian income taxes, even though they have lost their provincial health care coverage due...
By Bob 
July 31, 2013 - Travelling after Stent or Heart By-pass Surgery?
For travelers with heart conditions, especially those who have had stent or by-pass surgery, obtaining adequate coverage from travel insurance is always a challenge. Fortunately, we are still normally able to find insurance for these travelers...
By Bob