ExpatInsurance
Insights

Health & Travel Insurance Guides for Expats

Practical, easy-to-understand advice about health insurance for expats in Asia โ€” from choosing IPD and OPD cover to understanding deductibles, exclusions, medical underwriting, maternity and newborn benefits.

Expat patient checking in at the reception of a private hospital in Asia
Pillar guide

Health Insurance for Expats in Asia: How to Choose the Right Cover

IPD, OPD, deductibles, hospital networks, direct billing, room rates, medical underwriting, pre-existing conditions, maternity and newborn cover โ€” what to check before you buy.

Read the guide
Hospital inpatient room and outpatient clinic consultation in a private hospital in Asia
Understanding your cover

IPD vs OPD: What Do Expats Really Need?

IPD and OPD are two of the most important things to understand when choosing health insurance. Learn the difference, what each covers and how to decide what may suit you.

Read the guide
Expat reviewing a health insurance renewal letter and policy documents at a desk
Before you renew

Should You Review Your Health Insurance Before Renewal?

Your existing policy may still be right โ€” or a better option may exist. A free review before renewal helps you decide with confidence.

Read the guide
Expat reviewing a health insurance policy document with exclusions highlighted
Essential reading

Health Insurance Exclusions: What Isnโ€™t Covered?

Understanding what a policy excludes is just as important as knowing what it covers. Pre-existing conditions, maternity, dental, waiting periods, sub-limits โ€” what to check before you buy.

Read the guide
Person comparing health insurance costs with a calculator and policy documents
Smart decisions

Health Insurance Deductibles: Should You Choose One?

A deductible can significantly lower your premium โ€” but it changes what you pay when you claim. How deductibles work, who they suit, and what to consider before choosing one.

Read the guide
Travel Insurance Guides

Travel Insurance Guides

Long-term traveller with a passport and suitcase at an international airport
Travel insurance guide

Travel Insurance: How to Choose the Right Cover for Your Trip or Long-Term Travel

Understand medical cover, trip duration, geographical limits, pre-existing conditions and what to check before choosing cover for a holiday or long-term travel.

Read the guide

Need help choosing health insurance?

Personal support in English, French, Italian, Spanish and German.