Study Abroad Category

Blog posts that address insurance issues related to study abroad.

Student Secure – now offering enhanced destination pricing

April 3rd, 2009 by International-Student-Insurance

This increasingly popular international student plan is now available with US coverage or without US coverage. This makes the plan much more affordable for those students that will not need US coverage. For example, non-US citizens wishing to study in other countries (like Finland) can now exclude the US in coverage. The Student Secure plan […]

Trip Cancellation vs. Travel Medical Insurance

January 7th, 2009 by International-Student-Insurance

There can be some confusion in deciding which insurance plan is right for you and your trip. To help you decide you’ll want to consider the benefits that each plan offers and what would be most important to you. Trip cancellation policies cover the actual trip itself and typically provide coverage for personal effect. They […]

Italian Visa Insurance Requirements

December 19th, 2008 by Ross Mason

As many of you might know, the Italian Embassy requires non-European citizens to have proof of health insurance. The policy needs to provide coverage specifically in Italy and meet the specific health insurance requirements the Italian Embassy has set forth. The Italian government requires a signed declaration from the insurance company, also known as the […]

Health Insurance Requirements for German Visa

October 10th, 2008 by International-Student-Insurance

In order to obtain a visa to travel to Germany, all non-European citizens must have a travel/medical insurance policy that meets particular requirements. You also must submit written proof of coverage to the consulate. It must state that you have coverage in Germany and show that you have coverage up to the required amount for the necessary benefits.

Insurance Visa Letter

July 2nd, 2008 by International-Student-Insurance

For some countries around the world, you will need to show proof of adequate international health and travel insurance as part of your visa application process. Countries that are popular for this requirement include France, Spain and the Schengen Visa – there are many more that require it but these are just the most popular […]

Health Insurance Requirements for French Visa

September 21st, 2007 by International-Student-Insurance

As many of you may be aware, the French Embassy requires non-European citizens to have proof of health insurance for French Visa. This plan needs to provide coverage specifically in France or needs to be considered a worldwide plan. The French Embassy also has very specific requirements that your health insurance plan must meet in […]

Summer Study Abroad Insurance

March 21st, 2007 by International-Student-Insurance

For all of those students that are about to embark on their summer study abroad trip you are about to have a life changing experience. Some of you may be going to Europe and some may be going to China, Japan or South America but whether you know it or not you all have something […]

Study Abroad Insurance Plans

January 22nd, 2007 by International-Student-Insurance

With over 200,000 US students studying abroad each year (and growing) the need for study abroad insurance is becoming more important each year. This article is designed to provide students with information on what to look for and what options you have when it comes to international insurance for your time abroad. There are a […]

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