Travel health insurance for foreigners from Colonnade
Colonnade Insurance is a non-life insurance company that is 100% owned by the Fairfax Financial Group. It was established in 1985 and is one of the strong international holdings. Fairfax Financial Holding’s portfolio consists of dozens of insurance and reinsurance companies in over 100 countries.
Colonnade has been operating in the Czech market since 2016, when it took over the assets of AIG and QBE. In Central and Eastern Europe, it has additional offices in Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Bulgaria and Romania, with a subsidiary established in Ukraine.
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What is Colonnade’s focus?
Colonnade’s portfolio includes a wide range of products offering comprehensive insurance solutions. The insurance company is licensed to provide seventeen of the eighteen statutory insurance lines. It specialises mainly in corporate insurance and corporate personal insurance, such as group travel and accident insurance. It is even the market leader in this area. Colonnade also ensures a high level of service and professional advice in the retail segment.
The company also has a long-standing commitment to the communities in which it operates. In the past, for example, it has supported non-profit projects such as Elpida and Linka bezpečí. “We are proud to be part of these projects and to help them not only financially. We will continue to support similar initiatives,” says Martin Blecha, Head of Accident & Health at Colonnade.
What health insurance options does Colonnade offer to foreigners?
Colonnade offers two variants of comprehensive health insurance for foreigners. These are the Standard and Premium packages. Both serve as a basis for visa applications or long-term residence applications.
Both the Standard and Premium comprehensive health care plans include 24-hour access to telemedicine in several languages, 24-hour assistance and high limits for dental treatment.
STANDARD Comprehensive Healthcare
- Medical expenses (or medical care) and transport CZK 10,000,000 (but not less than EUR 400,000)
- Dental care CZK 20 000 per year
- Outpatient prescribed medicines CZK 20 000 per year
- Compulsory vaccinations 20 000 CZK per year
- Prevention 1 x per year
PREMIUM comprehensive health care
- Medical expenses and transport 25 000 000 CZK
- Dental care 25 000 CZK per year
- Outpatient prescribed medicines 25 000 CZK per year
- Compulsory vaccinations 25 000 CZK per year
- Prevention 2 x per year
Find out more about the scope of cover and limits here.
What makes Colonnade’s premium package stand out?
The Premium option offers the highest benefit limit on the domestic market. It reaches up to CZK 25 million. Colonnade’s premium package also includes accident and liability insurance.
What stays in the Czech Republic are covered?
Colonnade’s travel health insurance for foreigners covers study, work and tourist stays. Regardless of the length of stay. It can be taken out by individuals, families and partners who are not citizens of the Czech Republic. The insurance company provides discounts for students.
Why take out health insurance for foreigners with Colonnade?
- highest coverage in the Czech Republic
- high standard of services provided
- online surgery in several languages
- free helpline
- premium access at an affordable price
