In October 2026, Immigration New Zealand updated its business-visitor instructions with effect from 20 October, and Fragomen reported the wider changes on 28 October. The rules include limited informal training and commercial transactions within the permitted visitor activities. Fragomen also describes clearer Specific Purpose Work Visa categories for contractual service suppliers and independent professionals. The changes require an assessment of the proposed activity; a general business purpose does not

In October 2026, US Customs and Border Protection announced that eligible Saudi citizens could apply for Global Entry following Saudi Arabia’s addition as a programme partner. Applicants face vetting and an in-person interview; successful membership remains conditional on compliance. The practical benefit is expedited border processing for approved travellers. Membership does not provide a visa or employment permission. Employers should keep those distinctions clear when communicating the option to

In October 2026, XN Global Health Insurance announced the acquisition of the international private medical insurance portfolios of Morgan Price International Healthcare Ltd and Morgan Price (Europe) APS. The announcement, circulated on 19 October, says Morgan Price and its existing team will continue servicing the business under a long-term agreement. For international benefits buyers, the immediate issue is how continuity will be maintained and evidenced through the next policy

In October 2026, iVisa announced its Global Policy Tracker, a weekly record of changes to visas, electronic travel authorisations and arrival requirements. The launch release of 19 October describes a resource linking entries to official or other verified material. For global mobility teams, the new development is the monitoring tool itself. The rules collected retrospectively should not be mistaken for a package of new requirements taking effect on the

In October 2026, Fragomen updated its Japan alert to report approval of stricter permanent-residence requirements for applications submitted on or after 1 April 2027. The measures were previously described in July. Its summary includes income and projected pension-resource tests, with savings or other assets potentially addressing a pension shortfall, and greater emphasis on language ability and understanding of local rules. The update is an immigration firm’s summary rather than

In September 2026, TerraTern announced that it had placed more than 200 Indian nurses and physiotherapists in healthcare institutions in Germany and Austria. Its release, dated 25 September, describes language instruction, interview preparation, qualification recognition, visa assistance and settlement support in a combined pathway. It does not give the dates of individual placements, an independently audited count, comparable retention figures or a full breakdown by employer and destination. The

In August 2025, Germany’s DGUV described occupational health precautions required for work in tropical or subtropical conditions and other overseas locations involving particular climatic or infection hazards under ArbMedVV. The note corroborates the scope of an issue relayed in a December 2023 newsletter. It describes a risk-based requirement, rather than a universal examination for every foreign business trip or a new law introduced in December 2023. Start with the

In January 2024, the Guernsey Financial Services Commission reported that administrators had secured a buyer for parts of Global Benefits Group’s international education insurance businesses and administration platform. Its 22 January statement described continuity of service and benefits for a number of GBG Insurance Limited customers. This updates our earlier discussion of the December 2023 insurer failure and illustrates why reassurance about an acquisition must be tied to the

In December 2023, the Guernsey Financial Services Commission issued a notice concerning the failure of GBG Insurance Limited. A separate update for TieCare policyholders said replacement cover was being finalised, rather than confirming completion. These are historical statements about a specific insurer and affected arrangements. For international medical programmes, they underline the need to verify the underwriting entity and the actual continuity position of each policy. Identify who carries

Immigration experts Fragomen will host an online event about the Russia-Ukraine Crisis, Resources and Crisis Management Pointers for Employers. The webinar is intended to provide further insight into the immigration ramifications of the situation: Updates regarding the evolving crisis in Ukraine as related to immigration How [Fragomen] can help employers and employees navigate the current challenges Reducing vulnerabilities by assessing immigration risks and mitigating their impact through planning and

Allowing for financial synergies (6/6) By choosing @GEB_Network for your international expat plan, you not only benefit from a best compliant, integrated solution that will meet the needs of your diverse employees – wherever in the world they are – but you also benefit from cost efficiencies. For example, a global Network built upon years of close partnership working and trust, allowing for a high degree of harmonisation of

Centralising plan set-up and information management (5/6) Your multinational organisation is complex. But your global mobile employee benefits plan needn’t be. The right solution will allow you to insure your locally-based employees alongside their expat colleagues, with bespoke plans and quality benefits. For the employer, we bring solutions that are compliant and cost-effective. Plus, everything in one place, including comprehensive reporting packages. For the employee, we bring a user-friendly

Aiming for a high degree of harmonisation of terms and benefits (4/6) There are pros and cons of harmonising your terms of employment. But we believe the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages, bringing you a global mobile employee benefits plan that is more: attractive; fair; compliant; efficient. And less administration heavy and hierarchical. Talk to @GEB_Network about our new and innovative Best Compliant Model: the next generation of international

Minimising non-admitted insurance (3/6) Every country is different. Just like every employee is different. And non-admitted insurance is no longer serving global mobile insurance needs with the same level of efficiency that it once did. To insure global risk in a way that is consistent, cost-effective and with non-admitted insurance minimised, you need a different solution. @GEB_Network’s Best Compliant Model provides that solution, within a single multinational policy or

Maximising admitted coverages (2/6) Are you looking for one global mobile employee benefits solution that is in line with the requirements of each region in which your organisation is present? Do you want to simplify the administration of the benefits you offer globally, or across as many regions as possible? Do you want to reduce the reliance on non-admitted solutions? Look no further. @GEB_Network’s new Best Compliant Model has

Providing one integrated solution across geographies (1/6) Achieving a globally mobile employee benefits solution that is integrated and compliant, yet user-friendly, member-experience focused and cost-effective gets ever harder to achieve. At the same time, it’s a necessity in #employee attraction and retention. Fortunately, there is a way, in the shape of @GEB_Network ’s new and innovative Best Compliant Model. #employeebenefits

A kidnapper’s phone call announcing that a family member or employee has been abducted is the stuff of nightmares – as is the eye-watering ransom demand that often accompanies this news. How should you respond?Most kidnappings take place in countries where governments are weak and territory is disputed. Without a police force able to help, you will need to negotiate to get your loved one back. So, what is the “right” price for their life?

France in February 2019 published transitional (or emergency) measures related to insurance in case of a no-deal Brexit. As per the new rules, contracts may not be amended if additional premiums are collected renewals, including automatic renewals are not allowed payment of claims will not be considered a breach for at least the first 12 months The new rules apply to contracts covering French risks and entered into before

APRIL International Care, the international private medical insurance (iPMI) division of APRIL Group, in January 2019 launched the MyHealth France product, an iPMI policy designed to meet the needs of expatriates living in France in both the pre and post Brexit era. France is now home to 1.3 million expatriates of all nationalities, with that figure expected to rise to 1.5 million within the next two years. UK nationals

French social protection group (SPG) Malakoff Médéric Humanis (MMH) in January 2019 arose from the merger of the two former Malakoff-Médéric and Humanis SPGs. As the new French market leader in group life and health insurance (market share 17%), MMH has 426,000 corporate clients with 10 million people insured. Furthermore, it is the recommended employee benefits provider for 93 professional sectors, a significant competitive advantage. In pensions, MMH has

Generali Global Health (GGH) in November 2018 appointed Ran Wang as Head of Market Development for the Asia-Pacific Region, based in Singapore and reporting to Chief Commercial Officer Stuart Leatherby. GGH is Generali’s specialist division for international private health insurance (iPMI). Both GGH and Generali have a strong focus on the Asia-Pacific region. Ran joins GGH from Aetna International, where he held the position of Regional Head of Strategy and

The UK’s Home Office in August 2018 unveiled a package of briefing packs, posters and leaflets, the “EU Settlement Scheme: employer toolkit” to help staff from the EU to register for a new immigration status that will be legally required after Brexit. An estimated 3.5 million to 3.8 million EU citizens live and work in the UK. Among the employers and groups present at the launch were the British

Aetna International has announced the launch of Access US, a product aimed at helping any non-US headquartered company that currently has, or is hiring, American citizens based in the USA. The Access US Plans are an ideal fit for companies with geographically dispersed employees located in the US. They are an ACA-compliant (Obamacare-compliant) medical product designed for organizations with 50 or more total employees worldwide and allow US companies

MSH International, citing favorable U.S. state regulations allowing self insurance for groups with as few as ten plan members, along with the growth of the medical stop-loss business, in October 2017 announced a new stop-loss product for self-insured expatriate and third-country national (TCN) customers that includes medical benefits as well as life and disability options. President and CEO Philippe de Dreuzy said “Based on my 25 years’ experience I

MSH International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Paris-based broker SIACI SAINT HONORE Group and supplier of expatriate insurance services worldwide, in September 2017 announced the acquisition of Imagine Financial and its travel medical assistance group, Intrepid 24/7. Both Imagine Financial and Intrepid 24/7 are housed under the umbrella of Ingle International, a provider of plug and play solutions that drive revenue and enhance customer engagement for the insurance, healthcare, special

The demand for short term international private health insurance or IPMI which bridges the gap between travel insurance and longer term cover looks set to keep growing, particularly as events such as Brexit unfold. Brexit could unleash yet more demand as international arrangements such as the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) may no longer cover travelers to and from the U.K. . The impact of the internet, budgetary pressures

The Immigration Industry Association (IIA), in July 2017 officially launched as a non-profit, professional association for the global immigration industry and the wider migrant and expat community. The association provides a forum for the immigration community to come together to network, share ideas, information, research and experiences. Its core objectives include: Linking the immigration industry together and providing opportunities for collaboration Creating a supportive forum for individuals, companies, non-profits