Insurance coverage in the Netherlands

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Member since 02 June 2014

KenjeeViP26 May 2016 12:23:46

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Hello everyone,

Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage.

What type of insurance expatriates need the most in the Netherlands: 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 the Netherlands.

Thanks!

Kenjee

Sharkawy86 New member

Member since 20 October 2013

Sharkawy86New member30 May 2016 19:52:40

As of my student life in the Netherlands, i think the most needed insurance type is the health insurance one. Being a master's graduate of Wageningen UR, class September 2013, I had my health insurance provided by the university. The Insurance company is named AON Nederland. I think it provided for me and my colleagues a pretty acceptable level of service. So, I recommend it for anyone seeking a basic health insurance in the Netherlands.

Sharkawy86 New member

Member since 20 October 2013

Sharkawy86New member30 May 2016 19:57:26

Unfortunately, I do not have an idea about any other types of insurance that can be provided by insurance companies in the Netherlands.

annette.steenkamp New member

Member since 25 May 2015

annette.steenkampNew member13 June 2016 08:55:06

Good day Kenjee

Health insurance the most important.You will need someone(Dutch Native) to explain it to you and it will depend your situation.Especially in the Netherlands works different from where I come from. If you work for a company they recommend their Health Insurance provider. If this is not the case you can google Expad Health insurance and Holland Health Insurance. It will provide local and International Health Insurance companies.
The second one I would say Personal Liability Insurance especially when you considering riding a bicycle in case of an accident. Also when someone gets hurt in your house they can also claim against you. ABN-AMBRO Bank provide an affordable package for personal liability. This include :

-Third liability
- House content
- Burling
- legal aid

Life policy with Critical illness or Life threatening deceases not sure. I have a good policy in my country of origin who fully honours your being out of country, therefore at this point I am not going to take additional insurance.

ABN -AMBRO bank go to their website. The site is user friendly and you can choose English if you do not understand Dutch. They have a variety of insurances.

Regards
Annette

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