Category Archive For "Insurance"
Maternity Insurance in China: Can you buy when you’re already pregnant?
Mothers-to-be have so much to think about and plan for with regards to the arrival of their new bundle of joy. Baby showers, room decorations, picking the right colors for everything depending on if it will be a boy or a girl. These are the types of fun things that people prefer to focus on …
Having the healthiest pregnancy possible in China
It can be daunting having a baby away from your home country, especially when considering that the Chinese healthcare system is likely very different from what you’re used to back home. There are a number of things you’ll need to consider in ensuring that you have the healthiest pregnancy possible in China, one of the …
Looking at medical insurance inflation in China
As we reported last week, we have released our latest report on international private medical insurance inflation (IPMI). The report is available as a free download now from our website here. As we mentioned in the last article, IPMI premiums in China inflated by an average of 12.06% in 2016, up from 9.50% in 2015. …
Insurance options for kids going to school overseas
If you are planning on sending your child overseas for education, you undoubtedly already know there are a number of things to consider. One such thing to consider is your child will need health insurance. Here, we take a look at the common solutions available to parents whose children will be traveling abroad. Common insurance …
A newcomer’s guide to health insurance in China
Welcome to China! As part of your settling-in process, you will no doubt have many arrangements to consider once you’ve moved here, healthcare being a factor that will likely take central precedence. After the Chinese government started allowing investment in private hospitals from foreign entities in 2012, the quality of medical care in China continues …