Insurance coverage in Austria

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 Austria: 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 Austria.

Thanks!

Kenjee

Susiefrom Oz

New member

Member since 01 June 2011

Hermagor

Susiefrom Oz

30 May 2016 17:37:25

Susiefrom Oz

30 May 2016 17:37:25

Hermagor

When I first arrived I got private health cover for 6 months till I was covered under GKK , after paying into it for 4 years discovered I was covered under UK NHS , as I'm on a part uk pension so after filling paperwork. With S1 form sent by age pension uk to me I got a refund of all my payments I had paid to GKK .over the 4 years . I had cover for 6 months with Uniqua for €400 I also get cover with them if traveling abroad for full cover.
My house and contents and car Insurance I have with Uniqua insurance , who have been great with me , replacing. A shed roof after heavy winter snow damage , replacing house roof tiles (15) that had cracked , paying for water damage and repair from a leaking pipe in wall. I also have lawyer and personal accident insurance , third party cover for anyone injured on my property , with them total a month €185 would recommend them .