AFA Insurance Blog

When your business has a global reach, the health and well-being of your employees is vital, especially when working in a foreign country. Initially, working overseas can be disconcerting due to its unfamiliarity. AFA’s expatriate insurance can help ease the transition for employees posted abroad, away from home, and lacking the security of their home country and Medicare.

“Many expats returned home during the global COVID pandemic. However, in the wake of the lockdowns and travel restrictions,...

A recently commissioned safety survey of 2,000 business travellers in Australia, Canada, the US, and the UK revealed that seven in ten women business travellers feel that travelling for work as a woman is less safe than travelling as a man. In contrast, 31 percent do not travel or go out at night alone, compared to 18 percent of men.

According to the survey, 46% of women keep their family and friends informed of their whereabouts, compared to 36% of men. More than a third of women, 36%, also...

Navigating the complexities of medication management while travelling can be challenging, especially when juggling different time zones, work needs, and a busy schedule. With thoughtful preparation, you can embrace the joys of travel without compromising your health. Here are a few steps to ensure your medication schedule is uninterrupted while travelling.

Navigating Business Travel Amidst Geopolitical Tensions, Natural Disasters and Cyber Threats.

The current global landscape presents a myriad of challenges for corporate travellers. From geopolitical conflicts to the unpredictability of natural disasters and the rising threat of cybercrime, businesses must be vigilant and prepared when sending employees abroad.

Business travel can impact mental health, especially if it is frequent or unpredictable. Employees who travel for business may experience:

Insurance is not a one-size-fits-all scenario; it's a team effort, and the partnership between brokers and underwriters holds the key to success. It's about finding one that genuinely understands and caters to the unique needs of your clients.

Protecting staff when travelling needs to be a big priority for companies that do business regionally, interstate or overseas.

Australia has around 6 million volunteers who dedicate over 600 million hours to helping other people. If you're running an organisation that relies on volunteer labour, a volunteer insurance policy is specifically designed to protect you and your workers in case the unexpected happens.

If your client becomes ill or has an unfortunate accident that results in them temporarily not being able to work, financial compensation is available to help them get through.