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30 May 2025
We’re pleased to share the updates we’re making to health insurance policies in the UAE starting or renewing on 01 June 2025.
Key changes include: changes to the optional dental benefit, new excess options for individuals and businesses, increase in the maximum age for dependent children and a continuation of the 16% lifetime discount for new individual policies.
We continually monitor and update our products to ensure they both comply with regulations and continue to offer fair value to our members.
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15 April 2025
We’re pleased to announce the launch of our new international life insurance product. At William Russell, we’re committed to providing innovative solutions—especially when it comes to the needs of those seeking international life insurance.
With a new core life benefit, four new optional benefits (including critical illness), and attractive new product rules, we’re bringing an exciting and competitive new protection insurance offering to the international market.
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6 March 2025
We’re pleased to announce the launch of our new international group life insurance product. As more international companies seek to enhance employee benefits for their globally mobile workforce, William Russell is seizing a key market opportunity.
Our new international life insurance product introduces higher limits on the group life benefit, critical illness cover and revamped accidental death and permanent disablement benefit.
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If short holidays no longer satisfy your urge to explore the world, consider options like requesting an international transfer through your employer or checking if your company offers sabbaticals that can be used for extended travel. For those willing to take a bolder step, leaving your job altogether for a “micro-retirement” to focus on travel could be an option.
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Most Brits looking to move abroad for their retirement head to Spain, but expats may be shocked to hear that the European country does not rank in the top 10 safest places to live worldwide.
That’s despite just three of the top 10 safest countries hailing from outside of Europe.
New research from expat experts at William Russell has revealed the countries with the world’s best healthcare.
The study looked at several key healthcare factors, such as the rate of mental health and physical illness in each country. Behavioural risk factors including each destination’s obesity, smoking and drinking rates were also taken into account.
Falling ill while abroad can be an overwhelming experience. High medical costs can make the situation even more stressful in some countries.
It’s no secret that the UK is suffering a cost of living crisis. We’ve looked at multiple factors, including groceries, energy, fuel, and alcohol, to reveal the countries with the cheapest cost of living.
Many of us aspire to spend a portion of our working lives in a foreign country, giving us the time to fully explore our dream destinations, absorb the local culture, and even learn some of the language. But how much could it cost to move abroad?
Laying down roots in another country is a life-changing choice. Planning to settle somewhere new for a better way of life, or looking to set up your business overseas, there’s a lot to think about before taking the next big step.
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We provide insurance for people living and working abroad. We cover expats, individuals, professionals, families, remote workers, digital nomads, frequent travellers, startups, small and medium-sized businesses, large corporates, charities, and governmental organisations.
One thing everyone knows us by is the way we work. By putting our members at the heart of everything we do, we’re creating an insurance experience that’s personal, sustainable and transparent. We’re proud to showcase the awards we’re winning in recognition of our exceptional service.
At William Russell, we like to let our members do the talking. Insurance is about trust, so we believe in being fair and open. What sets us apart is our personal touch—and our members agree. Read our reviews and find out what our members are saying about us.
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