MediCare International Launches Global Online Policy Buying

LONDON, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

- Leading International Health Insurer Upgrades to Offer Full Online Buying

- Clients Worldwide can now go From Quote to Cover in 2 Minutes

- Cover Includes Warzone and Chronic Care Costs, Available to Expatriates of all Nationalities

MediCare International has today announced the launch of online buying as a central part of their newly designed website. Clients can log on, select a policy level suitable for their circumstances, generate a quote and then proceed to full online purchase of the policy, all in around 2 minutes at any time of the day, wherever they are in the world. The London based international health insurance provider has over 25 year's experience of delivering world class cover for both individuals and staff groups and sees online buying as a major customer requirement for the future.

Commenting on the new launch, David Pryor, senior Executive Director said, "The launch of our online buying package, which is aimed at expatriates of all nationalities, will bring significant service benefits to clients worldwide. We already have a reputation for one of the fastest claims settlement times in the market, a major benefit which our own research has highlighted regularly as a key service requirement. Now clients can log on and use their credit card to buy the correct policy for their circumstances in a matter of minutes, wherever they are in the world. The new website lays out policy coverage and details, so choosing the right option is simple, quick and easy."

The new online purchase option adds to MediCare International's reputation as a comprehensive and flexible provider of global medical healthcare insurance. Already know as a pioneer in the area of chronic cover, MediCare International was one of the first international insurers to offer policies which met all of the costs of chronic illness treatment, both on diagnosis and in the future. MediCare International policies are also popular with organisations working in war zones and reconstruction areas, as they were again one of the first to provide so-called passive war cover, which is often essential for NGOs and contractors working in the more volatile parts of the globe. Agreed medical claims are usually settled within 2 days, making MediCare International one of the fastest payers in the market.

With clients drawn from 86 nationalities in 114 countries, MediCare International is a major provider of health insurance for expatriates of all nationalities across the world.

For details of MediCare's International health insurance plans visit http://www.medicare.co.uk, email [email protected] or call +44-(0)20-7204-3700.

Note to Editors

MediCare International has been speaking fluent healthcare for over 25 years ensuring simple, quick access to the best health facilities for expatriates of all nationalities living or working abroad and protection against the costs of inpatient and outpatient medical treatment. Currently, MediCare International has clients in 114 countries worldwide of 86 different nationalities.

MediCare specialises in designing flexible medical insurance cover backed up with the assurance of 24-hour emergency medical assistance for clients and their families. Help, advice and support are only a telephone call away where trained professionals can authorise treatment/settle bills direct with medical facilities, or arrange medical evacuation when necessary - wherever you are in the world. Most medical bills are refunded within 10 days, making this one of the fastest settlement times in the industry.

MediCare International were one of the first insurers to offer genuine chronic care costs cover, so clients with long term medication costs can rest assured knowing they will be covered.

Cover under group plans is also available to most local nationals. Discounted group rates start with just 3 lives and full medical history disregarded exemptions are available on groups of 10 and over, making Medicare one of the most competitive staff cover providers.

    For further information on MediCare International, please contact:

    Guy Stephenson/Jenny Duffy
    Nacelle Limited
    Tel: +44-(0)20-8333-9125

SOURCE MediCare International