For many UK residents, volunteer work overseas will be the trip of a lifetime. You may be in the process of simply researching a solo mission, looking to join a current project overseas, providing humanitarian relief or teaching. Insurance plays a crucial part in helping your trip run smoothly and... read more →
Aug
14
Aug
14
Are you leading a Church Group or team abroad for missionary, volunteer or charity aid? The concept of finding appropriate travel insurance for your group, no matter the size, can seem daunting. Understanding how to arrange your travel insurance policy so that it covers the individuals on your trip is... read more →
Jun
09
Mission and Charity overseas trips can be transformative for both the individuals travelling and those around them. If you are about to embark on the mission or charity trip of your lifetime, finding appropriate cover for your journey is not just part of being prepared, it is a crucial element... read more →
Jul
15
Case studies: Nigeria: Age 50+ male - 45-day business trip This businessman sought advice via a local emergency helpline in Nigeria when suffering symptoms, was provided with a test by government medical services and admitted to hospital before getting in contact. This was a challenging case as the treatment centre... read more →
Jul
08
Approach to the Medical Management of Assistance Cases In normal circumstances our general policy is to put patient welfare first, having a patient treated locally where medical provision is appropriate and moving them if necessary to access a superior level of care or if the patient is going to need... read more →
Mar
10
When you return from a long stint abroad, you’ll be relieved to return to the comfort of the NHS. If you’ve been living in a region with poor infrastructure, you’ll be more grateful than ever to access free treatment. But did you know that changes to the law may affect... read more →
Mar
02
Volunteers, missionaries and aid workers set foot where other travellers won’t – but what happens when they want to do some good in the world’s most dangerous corners? Ordinary insurance won’t cover travellers visiting countries with a severe history of civil unrest or violence, yet these are the places that... read more →
