A Hawkes process to make people aware of the severity of COVID-19 outbreak in France
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30 April 2020
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Coronavirus
This article was written by Foyer’s Data Studio, just before the lockdown in France on March 16, 2020. Insurance companies have a huge amount of data about their customers.With the emergence of disciplines such as machine learning and deep learning, these companies could extract a lot of unknown information in order to offer a […]
5 Ways to cope with Expat Homesickness
What does homesickness mean? According to Fisher and Hood (1987), homesickness is described as “a complex cognitive motivational emotional state concerned with grieving for and being preoccupied with thoughts of home.” This is indeed a strong, complex, feeling as so many negative emotions are associated with homesickness: anxiety, stress, insecurity, loneliness, etc. It can […]
All you should know about telemedicine consultation
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21 April 2020
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Coronavirus
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Foyer Global Health
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Health
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News
Telemedicine has become a bit of a buzzword with the Covid-19 outbreak. But it is true that, among the greatest health related innovations of the digital era, telemedicine consultation is undoubtedly one of the most successful. Although it has been available for a few years, the market is now finally mature enough, and no […]
How to have a balanced diet in your new country?
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20 April 2020
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Expat life
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Lifestyle
For some people, moving abroad can be a very stressful experience. The more adventurous expats might think it is the good opportunity to discover new cuisines and exotic food. In both cases, you will likely face a cultural shock that can lead to bad eating habits… and weight gain. We strongly encourage you not […]
Why an International Health Insurance is not a Travel Insurance
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16 April 2020
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Insurance
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Lifestyle
The time has come for us to clarify an important, insurance related, topic which is confusing many expats and travellers. We are often asked if we provide travel insurance. And the answer is no, simply because International Health Insurance and Travel insurance are two completely different insurance products. So, you might wonder what the […]
Moratorium clause: what is it exactly about?
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14 April 2020
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Foyer Global Health
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Insurance
Private health insurance is meant to cover people against unexpected and new medical conditions. Regarding pre-existing conditions (illness or condition that already existed prior the enrolment to a health insurance policy), they can have a different impact on your coverage depending on your medical insurance policy, and how your insurer assesses the risks related […]
What is a Deductible and how does it work?
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08 April 2020
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Foyer Global Health
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Insurance
For those unfamiliar with the world of insurance, the deductible is certainly not an evidence. Along with the benefits of the plan and the insurance premium, the deductible is one of the important things to consider when buying an insurance. Here is a short practical guide explaining what exactly a deductible is, and how […]
With Diabetes, you do not have to stand alone
Diabetes is a condition where your body either does not produce enough insulin (type 1) or cannot use the insulin it produces (type 2). There is also gestational diabetes which occurs during the pregnancy. With over 463 million adults living with diabetes, chances are it affects you or someone you know. In 2019, diabetes […]
From Expat kids to Third-Culture kids
Out of the many concerns expat parents have, certainly the most untold one is related to how it is like to raise a third culture kid. Beyond the commonly asked questions (such as “Is this country family-friendly? Does this country offer a good environment to raise my child? What about the school system here?”), […]