William Russell
By putting our members at the heart of everything we do, we’re building an expat insurance experience that’s both personal and fair. That’s why we’re the partner of choice for people living & working abroad.
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About our plans
We provide insurance for people living and working abroad. We cover expats, individuals, professionals, families, remote workers, digital nomads, frequent travellers, startups, small and medium-sized businesses, large corporates, charities, and governmental organisations.
Health Insurance
Access to the best hospitals and doctors, wherever you’re living and working. Our plans come with hospital treatment, cancer treatment and emergency medical evacuation as standard.
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Life Insurance
Insure your life up to US$2m while you’re living overseas. Our plans provide international cover, with early payment for terminal illness diagnoses and the option for accident cover.
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Income Protection
Secure a replacement income if injury or illness prevents you from working while you’re living abroad. You decide the amount of cover that is right for you. Plus, you’ll get our trademark service.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is William Russell?
Founded by Inez Cooper in 1992, William Russell is an insurance provider, offering international health insurance, life insurance and income protection to expats—with a personal touch. Find out more about our story below.
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Is William Russell an insurance company?
No, William Russell provides insurance on behalf of an insurance company Allianz group. We design the insurance policies in partnership with Allianz. But our teams are solely responsible for your member experience and the tech that powers it, helping you access doctors and hospitals and paying your claims.
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Where does William Russell provide insurance?
We provide insurance to people of all nationalities living and working around the world. Most of our members live in the Far East, Middle East and East Africa, but we provide insurance across South America, Europe, and Asia too.
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What is an expat?
An expat (short for “expatriate”) is simply someone who lives outside their native country (the country they were born in). They may be temporarily or permanently living there for a variety of reasons including work or retirement.
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What our members are saying
Expats around the world have relied on us for their health and financial security since 1992. From emergency medical evacuations to replacement incomes, we’re the original partner for expats. Check our member reviews.
Read the Copsey Family’s Story
Hands down the best International Health Insurance on the market. Fair premiums, amazing customer service and the fastest claim handling. Would recommend to any expat looking for an insurance.
Member with William Russell
June, 2021
We have been associated with William Russell for over 20 years, they have always been there for us and guided us though the maze of health insurance in a a proactive manner.
Member with William Russell
March, 2023
Whenever we have dealt with WR, inquiring about coverage, payments, benefits etc, there has always been an extremely prompt reply with clear outline of next steps. Friendly and efficient service. Keep up the great work!
Member with William Russell
February, 2023
Couldn’t be happier with the service and support I got from William Russell. They made my application for Insurance a breeze and nothing was too much trouble.
Member with William Russell
May, 2021
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