Insurance coverage in Kuwait

Kenjee

ViP

Member since 02 June 2014

Port Louis, Port Louis

Kenjee

26 May 2016 14:23:46

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Kenjee

26 May 2016 14:23:46

19610

Port Louis, Port Louis

Hello everyone,

Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage.

What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Kuwait: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package?

Are there other insurance options to consider like critical illness, damage or property insurance?

Is it better to purchase insurance from an expat insurance specialist or from a local insurance provider?

And what about insurance costs?

Tell us about your experience in Kuwait.

Thanks!

Kenjee

justfedup

Serial expat

Member since 04 January 2014

Salmiya

justfedup

06 June 2016 09:58:02

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justfedup

06 June 2016 09:58:02

437

Salmiya

I have never benefited from insurance except for the public health insurance available in Kuwait. I believe it's a waste of money.

- Health insurance is mandatory. Public costs 40 KD for dependents less than 18 years of age and 50 otherwise. An employees health insurance is provided by their employers. Private costs around 200 KD. Some employers provide private health insurance.
- Car insurance is mandatory. Costs from 20 KD (third party) up to 200+ for comprehensive.

I don't know much about other kinds of insurance.