How much does international health insurance cost for a family?
Sébastien Cottet le 10/12/2025

How much does international health insurance cost for a family?

Relocating abroad as a family is an exciting adventure, but it also raises important questions: access to healthcare, medical costs, hospital standards, maternity coverage, and the specific needs of children at every age. In some countries, a routine hospital stay can cost several thousand euros; in

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Art insurance for property owners: who pays if a tenant damages your artwork?
Sébastien Cottet le 27/11/2025

Art insurance for property owners: who pays if a tenant damages your artwork?

Introduction: a high-stakes risk often underestimated by affluent property ownersRenting out a luxury residence — whether a Mediterranean villa, a London penthouse, an Alpine chalet, or a secondary home abroad — has become increasingly common among HNWI and internationally mobile families. Yet one e

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Insuring a sailing yacht or a motor yacht: very different insurance needs
Sébastien Cottet le 10/11/2025

Insuring a sailing yacht or a motor yacht: very different insurance needs

Sailing means freedom. But being poorly insured is a major riskOwning a yacht or a sailing yacht is far more than a simple pleasure; it is a lifestyle, a space of absolute freedom, and often an extension of one’s estate or secondary residence. Yet behind this sense of escape lie complex technical, l

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Which insurance should you choose when travelling frequently abroad?
Sébastien Cottet le 04/11/2025

Which insurance should you choose when travelling frequently abroad?

Frequent travellers — whether for business or leisure — are exposed to risks that are often underestimated: accidents abroad, unexpected hospitalisation, lost luggage, flight cancellations… These unforeseen events can quickly turn a smooth trip into a stressful experience, especially when travelling

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How to insure a second home occupied only a few weeks per year?
Sébastien Cottet le 30/10/2025

How to insure a second home occupied only a few weeks per year?

With long periods of vacancy, increased exposure to risk, and cross-border complexity, insuring a second home is a far more strategic matter than it may appear.IntroductionImagine this: you spend a few weeks each year in your seaside villa or mountain chalet. Then the shutters close, and the propert

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How to choose an international health insurance when living between several countries?
Sébastien Cottet le 13/10/2025

How to choose an international health insurance when living between several countries?

Living between several countries is a privilege that more and more affluent and globally mobile individuals are embracing: a pied-à-terre in London, a secondary residence in Dubai, a few months in Paris or Geneva… Yet this freedom of movement raises an often-underestimated question: how can one ensu

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Which liability insurance for my child studying abroad?
Sébastien Cottet le 03/10/2025

Which liability insurance for my child studying abroad?

Every year, thousands of international students leave their home countries to pursue studies abroad: prestigious universities in the United States, business schools in London, technology campuses in Asia, or academic programs across Europe. For families—especially those whose children grow up in a p

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What insurance for a classic car taking part in international rallies or exhibitions?
Sébastien Cottet le 25/09/2025

What insurance for a classic car taking part in international rallies or exhibitions?

Introduction: passion, heritage and hidden risksOwning a classic automobile is more than an aesthetic pleasure: it is a heritage investment sometimes comparable to a work of art. When this mechanical jewel drives the roads of the Mille Miglia in Italy, is displayed at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Ele

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Buying property abroad: should you use a broker to properly insure your home?
Sébastien Cottet le 03/09/2025

Buying property abroad: should you use a broker to properly insure your home?

Introduction: a decision that goes far beyond a simple acquisitionBuying a villa in Spain, a chalet in Switzerland, or an apartment in Dubai is a common step for many wealthy investors. But behind the dream lies a complex reality: properly insuring a property abroad is anything but straightforward.

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