I did a tonne of research on this earlier in the year. It really depends what you’re looking for, short term emergency or lifetime cover on all ailments and everything inbetween.

One thing I was shocked to find is how different each of the insurance companies are and how much of the small print is out to get you … before signing anything read through the policy with your best lawyers hat on.

Also, beware some of the brokers, in many instances their prices were higher than going direct and it was evident several times that their own commission was a greater priority than my future healthcare.

I ended up going with Allianz as they were the most transparent, giving me the peace of mind I needed.

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I’m going through the same process at the moment.

CIGNA and AXA sit at the top of my list so far.

I’ve found it helpful using a broker to see what’s out there, but I’ve been the one who has to review everything. It’s incredible what some of these insurers leave in/out of the small print.

First up, I’d look into how long do you want to be covered. Is this going to be a firm you want to be with forever if you’re looking for life long care

Top stuff … thank you again

Great advice … thank you khrup ☺️🙏

Do you know if holding the amount in a foreign currency is acceptable? So the equivalent in EUR or GBP?

@Kate ********

oooooh, this sounds interesting. Headache relief at $99 ☺️

Thank you everyone … this is all so super helpful. Sounds like I need to get in touch with the Thai embassy in the UAE and perhaps consider taking up Muay Thai as an alternative to learning Thai (I’ve always been intrigued)

@Ke***

do you know if there is any similar advice on capital gains?

Really helpful, thanks

@Ke***