China has become one of the most popular countries for study abroad students from all over the world. From the U.S.A. alone, over 13,000 students went to study abroad in China during the 2008/2009 academic year. China is currently ranked number 5 on the top destination countries visited by U.S. students, right after the UK, […]
Study Abroad Category
Blog posts that address insurance issues related to study abroad.
China Study Abroad Insurance
February 11th, 2011 by ahoontrakulPolitical Emergency Evacuation Insurance
February 4th, 2011 by ahoontrakulAfter the recent political unrest in Egypt and Tunisia, we thought it would be important to mention political evacuation insurance plans. Political turmoil in a country can cause problems for many people around the worlds not just for those living in the country. What if you are in a foreign country traveling or studying abroad […]
Ireland Study Abroad Insurance
January 28th, 2011 by ahoontrakulThe shamrock, the leprechaun, the world famous Guinness beer and just about everything green green and green! Not every country around the world has such recognizable images associated with it. Cliché or not, Ireland attracts many visitors each year as well as it should, many of which are international students. In addition to the all the […]
Study Abroad in China 100,000 Strong Initiative
January 21st, 2011 by ahoontrakulOn January 19th 2011, the U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama gave a speech at Howard University. During the speech she mentioned the importance of studying abroad, which coincided with the Chinese President Hu Jintao visit to the United States. To show the need for strong ties between China and the United States, during the speech […]
Atlas Travel Rate Change
January 13th, 2011 by International-Student-InsuranceThe Atlas Travel plan announced new rates for the New Year. On December 15th, 2010, new rates went into effect for both US and non-US coverage on the Atlas Travel plan. These rates continue the long history of offering competitive pricing and comprehensive benefits to those traveling abroad. For those individuals traveling outside their home […]
Gap Year Travel Insurance
November 8th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceAs the world climate becomes more interconnected globally and curiosity about the world we live in continues to expand, the trend of students taking a gap year off is becoming more popular. This concept originally started in the United Kingdom and has expanded out to many countries including Canada, Israel, New Zealand and Australia. The […]
Foreign Student Insurance
October 19th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceMany insurance plans are designed to cover students while they are inside their home country. What happens when you travel to another country and need a health insurance plan to cover you abroad? That is why many students, whether studying abroad, doing an exchange program, or studying as an international student, purchase a foreign student […]
International Insurance for Faculty Led Programs
October 4th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceAre you preparing to organize a student group to travel overseas? Whether you are looking for a customized international travel insurance plan for a short-term or long-term program, International Student Insurance works together with faculty led programs from many schools and organizations to ensure that they are protected in case a member needs medical attention […]
