You should consider an international major medical insurance plan when traveling or living outside your home country. These plans can protect you from high medical costs if the unexpected happens like an illness, accident or injury. International major medical plans usually come with much more comprehensive benefits like, maternity, mental health, wellness and optional dental […]
International Student Travel Insurance Category
Blog posts that address issues related to travel insurance.
International Major Medical Insurance
October 9th, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceThe importance of health insurance for international students
September 21st, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceHealth insurance is not only a smart idea for international students to have but it can protect you from financial burden if an unexpected illness/injury should happen. Most students are young and healthy and will rarely have medical issues. However, it’s a smart idea to have a comprehensive medical plan in place to protect you. […]
Danish International Student Health Insurance Requirements
July 14th, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceDenmark has become a popular international study destination for students from European countries including the United Kingdom, Norway, Germany…… and now from Asia, with a large number of Chinese students. Denmark is a popular destination for students to study for a number of reasons, including modern teaching styles, English familiarity and high academic standards. One […]
Student Travel Insurance
May 15th, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceWhether you are planning to study abroad or take a vacation to a foreign country, you will need to prepare beyond your Lonely Planet guide. One important preparation is to make sure you have adequate student travel insurance that will cover you while you are away. There are many student travel medical insurance plans that […]
Atlas Student Travel Insurance – New Pricing
May 12th, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceThe premiums for the Atlas International plan have recently been reduced, making the popular health and travel plan more affordable than ever before. This plan works great when traveling outside your home country. This plan provides coverage for inpatient and outpatient services, prescription drugs, emergency medical evacuation, repatriation, doctor office visits, etc. This plan allows […]
Health and Travel Insurance for Swine Flu
April 29th, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceIn recent news, the Swine Flu is spreading worldwide with primary symptoms including fever, coughing, chest discomfort, headaches, and body pains. In more serious cases, infection has led to death. The World Health Organization has also confirmed that this respiratory virus in humans has been officially reported in several countries including Mexico, Peru, Switzerland, Germany, […]
Student Secure- A popular solution for Study Abroad students
April 21st, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceThere are many countries that are becoming more popular destinations for Study Abroad programs. For example, Finland, Spain, Italy, France, and the UK are hot spots for international studies and health insurance is also requirement for most of these counties. The Student Secure plan has become an ideal solution for many these students. Student Secure […]
Health and Travel Insurance for Russia
April 14th, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceIf you are planning to travel to Russia, whether for work, school or fun, you should purchase adequate health and travel insurance. For some, insurance is mandatory – for instance, travelers from the European Union are required to have medical insurance for their visa (due to reciprocity for the insurance requirements of the Schengen Visa). […]
Trip Cancellation vs. Travel Medical Insurance
January 7th, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceThere 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 MasonAs 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 […]
