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International insurance cover when moving abroad

Moving abroad

Around 11% of Swiss citizens live abroad. Perhaps you too are planning to move abroad? Before you set off on this adventure, you should make sure you have comprehensive insurance cover for illness and accident. With the GLOBAL CARE supplementary insurance plan, SWICA customers can enjoy reliable cover and outstanding value for money when they move to a foreign country.

Global protection

For four years now Giulia and Henry have carried on a long-distance relationship between Zurich and Miami. There's nothing they want more than to spend their life together. After countless Skype conversations it finally worked out and Giulia landed an exciting job in the US metropolis. Now Giulia will have to give notice on her apartment and job, deregister with the residents' registration office and dissolve her household. Henry starts clearing out a lot of old junk and making space for his girlfriend.

A few weeks before she leaves for the US, Giulia goes online to find out about health insurance options in the US and compares them with her current SWICA cover, which she has always been very happy with. On the SWICA homepage she finds find out about GLOBAL CARE – a supplementary health and accident insurance solution for people who are moving abroad but want to keep the reliable cover that SWICA offers. The supplementary insurance features free choice of doctor and hospital from the lists of state-approved doctors, hospitals and therapists, 24-hour customer service, and worldwide cover for outpatient and inpatient treatment in the event of illness, accident and maternity (with a waiting period of 360 days). The cover can be tailored to individual requirements and is available without the need for a prior medical examination. The premium depends on age, the sum insured and the deductible. This is perfect for satisfied SWICA customer Giulia, who is keen to have a family and therefore doesn't want to be without the high healthcare standard provided by her Swiss insurance.

GLOBAL CARE
You've decided to move abroad, but you don’t want to be without the reliable cover that SWICA provides? In that case GLOBAL CARE is the ideal health and accident cover for you.

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Your advantages

Simple secure solution, perfectly tailored to your needs

Professional support in the event of illness or accident

Financial security

A wide range of supplementary benefits

Practical digital services

SWICA is there for you

The SWICA team would be happy to assist you online or by phone, 24 hours a day, if you have questions about benefits or require personal advice. Call +41 58 800 99 33 or complete the contact form below. We look forward to hearing from you.

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What our customers have to say.

Ivo Lacic
«I was really taken by the SWICA customer advisor’s pleasant and friendly manner. She explained all the products to me, didn’t push me to choose anything and was happy to respond to my ideas. The information and benefits for healthier living are outstanding. The apps are simple and uncomplicated. Exactly what I need for my family.»
Franco Cadotsch
«I’ve been with SWICA for 25 or 30 years and they’ve always taken great care of me. It has never occurred to me to switch to a different insurer. Once SWICA, always SWICA.»
Max Gugger
«SWICA gave me all-round support when I had an accident abroad. It was a great relief»
Sandra & Silvio Huser
«We are always satisfied with the services, processes and professional advice we receive from SWICA.»

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