Author Archives: Peter.Cadwallader

We thought it might be useful to look back at what has happened over the past year at ALC Health. January 2011 Spain: ALC Health announced a partnership with IBEX Insurance Services in Spain the largest provider of insurance for … Continue reading →

As an international company, we work with people and companies across the globe, but how well do we know their national flags? Throughout our web site (www.alchealth.com) we have added the national flags of just a few of the countries … Continue reading →

  Here we are already at the end of another year and most people will agree this year has been a challenging one as the global recession continues to have its effect on everyone’s day to day life. Most businesses … Continue reading →

By Dr Charlie Easmon We all know that a build of pressure leads to blow ups or blow outs in pipes. The arteries are the pipes that carry blood away from the heart. They are designed to take certain pressures. … Continue reading →

A new report by the Economist Intelligence Unit showed that the movement of expatriates around the globe looks set to remain strong, despite the impact of the global recession. Though only 13 per cent of companies featured in the study … Continue reading →

According to the latest HSBC Expat Explorers Survey 2010 the wealthiest expats in the world live in Russia with 36 per cent of the expats surveyed earning over $250,000. This was closely followed by Singapore and Bermuda. The survey uncovered … Continue reading →

  Last month Sue Wilson our Director for Southern Europe was interviewed by Post magazine on business in the region.   We thought it might useful for those of you that might not have seen the article it to reprint … Continue reading →

  ALC Health is very proud to announce a new partnership with the Arab Orient Insurance Company to underwrite its worldwide health plan for companies and residents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This strategic partnership means ALC’s products may … Continue reading →

  Earlier this year ALC Health launched an exciting new on-line service called ALC World (www.alchealth.com/alcworld) providing all policyholders including ALC travel members with free access to a global library of carefully selected English speaking doctors and medical facilities across more … Continue reading →

  Living overseas as an expatriate can be an expensive experience, especially when it comes to your client’s healthcare.   According to the latest report from Xpatulator.com, the world’s most expensive city for medical care is Tokyo, closely followed by … Continue reading →

   As it is the holiday season ALC Health’s Medical Director Dr Charlie Easmon has put together a guide to help you plan the perfect trip.   Vaccinations  Certain types of vaccination and preventive medicine have to be administered well in … Continue reading →

  Why the return to work after the holidays should include 2 days for email clearing….   Rest and sleep are both regarded as good for us. Too much of each can be a bad thing but how much is enough? … Continue reading →

  Andrew Apps writes  On the face of it there is little difference between the quality of private or public medical care in hospitals in France.  Being treated in private clinics in France does not mean avoiding waiting lists for … Continue reading →

  ALC Health is now posting regular medical updates on its blog at http://www.alchealth.com/blog.     We will adding up to date health and expatriate news so please do visit the pages where you can share the information with clients, colleagues or … Continue reading →