Michael Smith

IBROKERS X UNISURE

i-Brokers partners with Unisure Group to provide life insurance offerings

i-Brokers proudly announces its new partnership with insurer Unisure Group. The agreement allows us to provide Unisure Group’s life insurance products to both corporate and individual clients all over the world.  The Unisure Group specialises in developing and providing effective life insurance solutions for individuals around the world. Their guaranteed international solutions, backed by world-class […]

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What is Pre-authorisation in Health Insurance?

Pre-authorisation (also known as prior-authorisation, pre-approval or prior approval) is defined as approval from a health insurance provider for certain medications prior to their coverage. Your health insurance or plan may require pre-authorisation for certain services before you receive them, except in an emergency. Pre-authorisation isn’t a promise your health insurance or plan will cover

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Thailand expats are now able to extend visas online

The Immigration Bureau unveiled its online visa extension (e-extension) service in November, billed as making the process less messy for expats and tourists who need more time in the country.  Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas, the national police chief, said the e-extension would improve visa services by allowing visitors to lodge their requests online.  The service

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How to deal with loneliness during Christmas as an expatriate

For many expatriates, the Christmas period can be a tough time, being away from friends and family and sometimes even in a completely different culture. If you can’t (or don’t want to) go home, here are some tips for how to combat loneliness during ‘the most wonderful time of the year’ overseas as an expatriate. 

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Countries qualified for the World Cup 2022 ranked by IPMI premiums

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is an ongoing international football tournament contested by the men’s national teams of FIFA’s member associations. The FIFA World Cup, the 22nd  year of the event, it is taking place in Qatar from 20 November to 18 December, 2022. 32 nations will compete across 64 matches in this tournament.   Incidentally,

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Why is preventative care important?

As the focus of healthcare shifts towards preventing illness rather than merely treating it, the inclusion of preventative care in health insurance policies becomes increasingly essential for maintaining public health and managing costs effectively. As societies across Asia grapple with the dual challenges of aging populations and the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, health insurance

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