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Health insurance - working abroad

A relative of mine is currently working in China and his travel insurance policy expires in a week's time. Should he renew his existing policy, even though he won't be travelling anywhere other than back and for to work or is there a different/cheaper kind of insurance available that will provide the necessary cover?

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  • k12479
    k12479 Posts: 824 Forumite
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    His travel insurance may not cover him now. Working abroad is frequently excluded from travel insurance.
  • Mechanical
    Mechanical Posts: 21 Forumite
    k12479 wrote: »
    His travel insurance may not cover him now. Working abroad is frequently excluded from travel insurance.

    His current policy states that he is not covered when working at a height above 3m and....

    "Any claim that results from you doing manual labour in connection with your trade, business or profession, unless we have approved this."
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