Broker Overview 

Global Benefits is a leading provider of insurance solutions for international organizations, expats, and global travelers.  Global Benefits offers U.S. and non-U.S. agents/brokers & intermediaries access to a complete range of international products & services including employee benefits, commercial insurance, travel insurance & personal insurance. 

Contact Us if you'd like to discuss partnering with Global Benefits.

 International Markets 

Your clients are participating in the global economy... are you?

As the world continues to shrink, companies and individuals are taking advantage of opportunities abroad. For conscientious insurance professionals, this presents a unique challenge.   According to Mercer in a recent global survey, U.S. employers have seen a rise in the number of expatriates working abroad.  

Are you counting on domestic coverage to protect your clients abroad?   Look closely: In most cases, your client is underinsured, or even uninsured. Why not embrace a new line of products designed for multi-national companies, expatriates and travelers?  

Global Benefits offers a full line of international insurance products from the world's top carriers. 

Joining our broker network is easy.  Whether you have a one-time risk or are interested in offering international products on an ongiong basis, we are committed to working with you.  Contact Us if you have individual or group clients who need:

• International Health Insurance for Individuals
• International Group Medical & Employee Benefits
• Travel and Evacuation Insurance
• Conflict Zones – High Risk AD&D, K&R, DBA
• Local National Employee Benefits
• International Property & Casualty products for organizations and individuals

 International Group Markets 

How do you get into the international group market?

Many opportunities exist within employer-based, international group medical insurance. It is a lucrative market for you to explore. There is limited competition which will allow you to diversify your client base and increase your commissions. 

So how do you get into the international group market?  

Step 1: Start by reading this article

Step 2: Review the PowerPoint presentation

The answer is simple, start with the warm markets. When your group clients or prospects are approaching their group medical renewal ask the right probing questions to identify any international needs. 

There are several initial approaches that you can take:

1) Long-term employee benefits for full-time & contract employees abroad

2) Short-term travel insurance for employees that travel abroad 

3) Foreign employees that are in the U.S. but not eligible for domestic benefits. 

Some questions that you can incorporate into your dialogue are:

  • Do you have employees abroad on short or long-term assignment?
  • Do you have operations in other countries?
  • Are you planning to expand internationally?
  • Do you have employees or executives who travel internationally?
  • Do you have any sister companies that have a global presence?
  • Do you exhibit or participate in trade shows abroad?
  • Do you have employees that work on militiary bases abroad?
  • Do you export goods abroad?
  • Do you sponsor trips, tours or study groups abroad
  • Do you rent or own cars abroad?

 

If you don't ask these questions, you may never discover this opportunity. Once you inquire with your existing groups, you can then start targeting new clients that you know have a global presence.  Then you can offer them a competitive quotes from Global Benefits.

 

As a Global Benefits Broker Network member, you will have full access to our carriers and specialty markets.  We are an ideal solution for your hard to place cases.  Contact Us if you'd like to partner with Global Benefits.