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Key Insurance Policies that Expats Need in Mexico

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In Mexico, there is a growing number of expats from all corners of the world, mainly from the USA. Retirees, professionals and families migrate to Mexico from the U.S & Canada.   Despite coming for different reasons, they share the common concern of security and safety when traveling to a foreign country. Everybody needs protection for their health, properties and accidents that may occur. Protecting one’s family and assets is of the upmost importance to all of us, no matter your country of origin. Expats traveling to Mexico will need to safeguard themselves from risks that can occur at any time. The most important coverage is health insurance; it would be far too careless for anyone to risk his or her life in a foreign country without protection. Accidents can occur at any time and you can find yourself in a Mexico hospital paying thousands in fees for even minor incidents. Every year, hundreds of homes, condos, and boats face heavy damage from Mexico’s powerful hur...

What to do if your car gets stolen in Mexico?

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Getting your car stolen in Mexico is NEVER fun and could ruin your wonderful vacation. What can you do when you find yourself in this unfortunate situation? Can your insurance help you deal with the problem and find your vehicle?  YES! The good news is that the auto insurance policies provided by our agents at West Coast Global Insurance can provide help for typical cases of car theft. You only have to make sure you buy the correct coverage to ensure it does.  So, what do you do when your car gets stolen in Mexico? What steps should you take to recover your property? Report the Theft to Police, locals, and back home. If you discover that your vehicle has been stolen, you should immediately contact the local Mexican authorities and make a police report. It’s important to note the report number and agency name. Always obtain the original, certified Mexican police report from the authorities. Upon your return to the US, report the theft to a local office of th...