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[asromacalcio]

I can get travel insurance but that won't cover me for a year teaching abroad.

So can I take out a fairly comprehensive insurance policy which will provide cover for entire academic years abroad? Where can I get this and what is the likely cost?

I'll just add here that I'm British so will need to arrange this through a British insurer.

Thanks

asromacalcio

[tedkarma]

I use KW Batten - and it is nowadays - only for UK citizens (I slipped in before the rule - or somehow!).

It is a great plan and reasonably priced. I have used the plan in five different countries and have made a number claims over an eight year history with them now - NEVER a problem.

They don't have a website but will e-mail details to you - the consultant who helps you is GREAT.

Info on the policy can be found here:

http://tefldaddy.com/Health_Medical_issues.htm

and their e-mail address is near the bottom of the page.

Some teaching jobs come with insurance - but it is usually bottom of the line stuff - and in some countries, close to useless - or means that you have to use "public health" facilities that you would NEVER want to use if you were seriously ill.

I like this policy too as it is portable - doesn't matter where you live - or where you are when you need it (a very few small exceptions).

I hope that helps.

[asromacalcio]

Thanks, very much appreciated.