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Nearly two thirds of expats risk life overseas without insurance, it is claimed

by Ray Clancy on May 7, 2012

Expats more likely to have health insurance than life or income protection, survey finds

A large number of expats are taking the risk of not having any life or income protection insurance in place when they move overseas, according to a customer survey.

Whilst it is generally accepted that taking out suitable international private medical cover represents a prudent investment for expats, it would seem that, on the whole, purchasing protection products is not considered as important. [click to continue…]

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