Healthcare: claims handling, settlement and service May 2007 Health insurance can be a tricky issue for expats. After relying on the safety net of the British NHS for so long, you might feel like paying into a scheme is tantamount to wasting money, but your health is something you should definitely take seriously when living abroad...find out more Why Wills are important March 2007 Many people overlook making a Will, others prefer not to think about what will happen when they die. Both are understandable, but can lead to major problems...find out more Should ill winds blow June 2006 Susan Norris was an expatriate in Bali when she fell down an embankment and broke her ankle and several ribs. ...find out more Buyer's Guide to Medical Insurance May 2005 Buying travel health insurance can be a complex task. There are so many different plans - each with different benefits and restrictions. By Johnny Mangiante ...find out more Healthy options If you are living or working abroad, you will need to consider health insurance for you and your family. Many international health insurance packages are available – but how to choose the right one? By Tim Hyam ...find out more Take care while abroad Finding the right medical healthcare insurance is the first step to taking care of yourself and - if applicable - your family abroad ...find out more Preserving the pearls Don’t forget about your teeth when buying PMI cover, says Peter Phillipson ...find out more Global disease hotspots Ian Williamson takes a look at whch regions in the world to avoid if you don’t want to catch some pretty nasty diseases. ...find out more The Diabetes time bomb Diabetes - one of the world's major disablers and killers - can affect the kidneys, legs and feet, eyes, heart, nerves and blood flow. Untreated diabetes can lead to kidney failure, gangrene and amputation, blindness or induce strokes. The disease is on the increase and this is linked to people living longer, getting fatter and leading increasingly inactive lifestyles. ...find out more Water Works Less than 1 per cent of the world’s fresh water is readily accessible for direct human use. Saundra Satterlee investigates the earth’s most valuable commodity ...find out more Something in the water A persistent and growing health risk for expats living in tropical countries is disease carried in polluted water or spread by water-dwelling insects. ... find out more Essential expat health kit Are there any alternative remedies that expats who travel frequently could bear in mind? asks Barbara McDonald ... find out more A care in the world Francis Higney explains how to find the most suitable healthcare policy and the most suitable price. There are many things in life that we, in the west at least, take for granted; clean running water, electricity, England failing to win a major soccer competition... the list is endless... find out more Playing it safe Finding the right medical healthcare insurance is the first step to taking care of yourself and - if applicable - your family abroad. But as with many things in life there are always a million and one external factors likely to affect the level of treatment you receive if anything does go wrong...find out more