International Student Insurance Blog and News

Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefit

blindblom — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:00:39 +0000

Injuries and illnesses are usually not planned occurrences which is why many individuals purchase insurance. Although it might seem hard to prepare for the worst, often, it is a relief to the individual in the aftermath when they have come prepared to an unplanned situation. If you are looking for an international health insurance plan [...]

Finland Student Health Insurance (2012)

ahoontrakul — Sat, 19 May 2012 14:00:19 +0000

For many years, International Student Insurance has been the leading provider of Finland student health insurance for international students from around the world. With comprehensive health coverage, the plan will meets and exceed the insurance requirements so that students can receive their residence permit. This year, for those students looking for insurance in Finland, we [...]

International Students in Missouri

blindblom — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:27 +0000

International students in Missouri or individuals planning to be an international student in Missouri will have a wide variety of activities to stay busy between studying. Since Missouri has Kansas City on the west side of the state and St. Louis on the east side, either side of the state you choose study in you will [...]

International Students without Health Insurance

blindblom — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:00:24 +0000

If you are one of the many international students without health insurance you could be risking more than you think. The United States does not have universal health care meaning the government will not cover your medical expenses that are acquired while you are studying in the US. Since your medical bills are not taken care of [...]

May 2012 Travel Warnings

jfrankel — Sat, 05 May 2012 09:18:17 +0000

The academic is coming to an end, and for many of us, that means it’s time to make the most of our long summer break. Whether you plan to study or travel overseas, it is important that you are aware of the international climate prior to your trip. One great way to do this is [...]

Study Abroad Insurance for Italy

blindblom — Fri, 04 May 2012 11:00:13 +0000

Italy is ranked as one of the top destinations for US students to study abroad. With its rich history, fine dining and exquisite shopping opportunity, it has the potential to provide students with a memorable experience that compliments their studies. If you are one of the many students planning to study abroad in Italy in [...]

Updates to the Atlas Travel Medical Plan

ahoontrakul — Wed, 02 May 2012 20:55:31 +0000

As of May 1st 2012, any new Atlas Travel Medical plan purchased now offers even more coverage than before. Whether you are studying, working or traveling abroad, this plan has been enhanced to offer even more benefits for anyone needing short term medical coverage. Here are the highlighted benefits added to the Atlas Travel Medical [...]

Where to Study Abroad

blindblom — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:00:30 +0000

If you are one of over 250,000 US students considering studying abroad next year, determining where to study abroad will be your first big decision of many. When choosing where you will study, it is important to know that many universities and colleges have certain destinations where students can study abroad. Before you start planning [...]

Studying Abroad as a Vegetarian

ahoontrakul — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:01:36 +0000

Studying abroad is a great experience, but for many vegetarians traveling overseas it can be challenging especially if you don’t speak the language. While some foods may not appear to be made with meat, it can be difficult to tell whether your food was cooked with animal products such as a meat-based broth. If you [...]

Cinco de Mayo Travel Medical Insurance

blindblom — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:00:47 +0000

Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner. Students who will be traveling to Mexico this year for the festivities on May 5 will want to be aware of what they can look forward to during their trip and ensure that they have sufficient Cinco de Mayo travel medical insurance. Each year on the fifth of [...]