Insurance for Work and Travel in Asia – Trusted cover for high-risk destinations.
From Istanbul to Tokyo, we provide practical insurance for NGOs, journalists, and professionals operating across Asia’s most complex regions.
We offer clear, flexible protection for individuals and organisations working in cities like Istanbul, Seoul, Karachi, Dhaka, Beijing, Mumbai, Jakarta, Delhi and Tokyo – with no exclusions for where or why you’re there.
Insurance for anyoneworking in Asia with 24/7 claims support you can reply on.
If you or your team are heading to Asia – including Istanbul, Seoul, Karachi, Dhaka, Beijing, Mumbai, Jakarta, Delhi or Tokyo – for work, volunteering, peacebuilding or journalism, we’re here to help.
Our specialist policies are built for higher-risk travel. That includes cover for conflict monitoring, humanitarian response, development programmes, and NGO fieldwork – with no exclusions for war, civil unrest or political violence.
We’ve supported journalists, faith-based teams, human rights observers and independent consultants travelling across the region – offering practical protection and calm, expert support when it matters most.
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We cover what other insurers don’t.We go the extra mile to provide comprehensive insurance coverage.
1. War, Conflict and Civil Unrest
We go the extra mile to provide comprehensive insurance coverage in areas affected by war, conflict, or civil unrest. Our policies ensure your safety while you report on crucial global events, as long as you are not directly involved in or participating in any conflict.
2. Medical Evacuation and Repatriation
Depending on the policy you select, we offer robust options for medical evacuation and repatriation.
In the event of an emergency, rest assured that you’ll have access to timely medical evacuation to an appropriate care facility and specialist travel arrangements to return to your home country, if necessary.
In the event of an emergency, rest assured that you’ll have access to timely medical evacuation to an appropriate care facility and specialist travel arrangements to return to your home country, if necessary.
3. All High Risk Regions and Countries
We provide insurance cover for workers at home and abroad as well as multi-person insurance for agencies and organisations needing global cover for their employees in all countries and territories, with no exclusions.
4. Travelling with Military Personnel
Depending on the policy you choose, we provide cover for those embedded with or travelling alongside military personnel in non-combatant roles, as long as you are not participating in conflict or other military operations during the time you’re embedded.
5. Death and Disablement
Whether you’re operating in conflict zones, natural disasters, or working in other challenging environments, our insurance plans provide a safety net, ensuring that you and your dependents are taken care of.
6. Sickness and Accidental Injury
Select the policy that best suits your needs and enjoy coverage for sickness and accidental injuries.
Our Assistance Partner, Northcott Global Solutions Ltd (NGS), may be contacted at any time, 24/7 365.
Our Assistance Partner, Northcott Global Solutions Ltd (NGS), may be contacted at any time, 24/7 365.
Essential Insurance for AsiaIncluding Istanbul in Turkey, Seoul in South Korea, Karachi in Pakistan, Dhaka in Bangladesh, Beijing in China, Mumbai in India, Jakarta in Indonesia, Delhi in India and Tokyo in Japan.
Working in Asia: Understanding the Risks and Preparing Properly
While many cities across Asia – including Tokyo, Seoul, Jakarta and Istanbul – are considered safe and well-developed, some areas in countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh and India may carry elevated security, health or infrastructure risks, especially for those working outside major urban centres.
While many cities across Asia – including Tokyo, Seoul, Jakarta and Istanbul – are considered safe and well-developed, some areas in countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh and India may carry elevated security, health or infrastructure risks, especially for those working outside major urban centres.
Working in Asia – whether in Karachi, Dhaka, Beijing or Mumbai – requires an understanding of the regional context, including political sensitivities, cultural dynamics, and the potential for unexpected events. If you’re travelling for humanitarian work, journalism, consultancy or development programmes, it’s important to have up-to-date information, a clear safety plan, and the right insurance in place before departure.
Comprehensive Cover for High-Risk or Complex Travel
Our specialist insurance supports individuals and organisations operating in diverse, challenging or high-risk settings across Asia.
We support NGOs, medical teams, journalists, researchers, engineers, and many others who need confidence and clarity when operating in complex environments. Our role is to help you stay protected, informed, and able to focus on your work — wherever in Asia that takes you.
We also cover areas of Western, Middle and Southern Asia such as:
Comprehensive Cover for High-Risk or Complex Travel
Our specialist insurance supports individuals and organisations operating in diverse, challenging or high-risk settings across Asia.
We support NGOs, medical teams, journalists, researchers, engineers, and many others who need confidence and clarity when operating in complex environments. Our role is to help you stay protected, informed, and able to focus on your work — wherever in Asia that takes you.
We also cover areas of Western, Middle and Southern Asia such as:
Who do we provide cover for?While these are some of the most common roles we support, they’re by no means the only ones.
We provide insurance for a wide range of roles – not just the usual ones.
Whether you’re an engineer, election observer, photographer, translator, researcher or something else entirely, we can help. If you’re travelling to Asia for work, training, assessment or support, we’ll guide you to a policy that fits your plans.
Tell us what you’re doing and where you’re going – we’ll take care of the rest.
Whether you’re an engineer, election observer, photographer, translator, researcher or something else entirely, we can help. If you’re travelling to Asia for work, training, assessment or support, we’ll guide you to a policy that fits your plans.
Tell us what you’re doing and where you’re going – we’ll take care of the rest.