What April International does

APRIL International is the international health insurance brand of APRIL Group, a major European wholesale insurance broker headquartered in Paris. Founded around 1975 and operating for more than 40 years, the company underwrites a portfolio of international private medical insurance (PMI) plans — long-term expat cover (12+ months), short-term cover (3-12 months), digital-nomad cover, international student cover, and short-duration travel/holiday cover — sold to individuals, families, and corporate clients. Coverage spans 180+ countries with a stated base of 180,000+ policyholders served by 300+ employees.

The technical and product platform is a digital-first insurance stack: 100% online enrollment, electronic signatures, an online quote-to-bind flow, and the proprietary Easy Claim mobile application (available on iOS and Android) that handles photograph-based claims submission, certificate downloads, and adviser chat. Surrounding services include an Easy Pay digital payment card, a 24/7 multilingual telehealth consultation service, hospital-care coordination, and direct billing through a network of 2+ million partner healthcare professionals. In 2025 the company launched MyHealth International as its next-generation long-term expat product, positioning the brand around clarity, flexibility, and borderless coverage.

The business model is subscription-recurring premium revenue from policyholders, distributed through a hybrid go-to-market that combines direct-to-consumer digital sales (website, mobile app, app-store presence) with an intermediary/broker channel inherited from APRIL Group. Corporate group PMI for expatriate employees is sold via dedicated advisers. Geographic expansion has been pursued both organically — most recently through a November 2025 partnership with Sompo targeting Asia — and via the October 2023 acquisition of Belgian international health insurer Expat & Co, which strengthened the European expatriation and student book.

Name

April International

Legal name

APRIL International

Website

https://uk.april-international.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

APRIL International, the international health insurance brand of APRIL Group, underwrites cross-border PMI plans — long-term expat, short-term, digital-nomad, student, and travel cover — for individuals, families, and corporates across 180+ countries, with 180,000+ policyholders supported by the Easy Claim mobile app, 24/7 telehealth, and 2+ million healthcare-provider partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Health Insurance

NAICS

Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers (524114), Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities (5242)

SIC

Accident & Health Insurance (6321), Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Expatriate Individual Health Insurance (FSAIAEAH)

Keywords

• International health insurance
• Expatriate medical coverage
• Travel health insurance
• Student health insurance
• Digital nomad insurance

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. International Health Insurance Premiums: APRIL International generates revenue through insurance premiums paid by policyholders for international health coverage. Coverage types include long-term expat insurance, short-term insurance, digital nomad insurance, student insurance, and travel/holiday insurance. Premiums are collected on subscription basis (monthly or annual billing).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

April International provides international private medical insurance plans for individuals and groups living, working, studying, or traveling abroad. Core offerings include long-term expatriate insurance (12+ months), short-term international insurance (3–12 months), digital nomad insurance, international student insurance, and travel/holiday insurance (under 3 months), supported by digital services such as the Easy Claim mobile app, Easy Pay Card, 24/7 telehealth, hospital care coordination, and direct billing through a network of 2+ million partner healthcare professionals across 180+ countries.

Product overview

APRIL International is an international health insurance provider offering a portfolio of five core insurance products plus digital services. The core products include Long-term international health insurance for expats (12+ months), Short-term international insurance (3-12 months), Digital nomad international insurance, International student insurance (from 3 months), and Travel & holiday insurance. These are complemented by a suite of digital services including the Easy Claim App (mobile reimbursement submission), Easy Pay Card, Telehealth (24/7 remote doctor consultations), Hospital care coordination, Healthcare networks with direct billing (2+ million partners), and a Digital insurance card. The company also offers MyHealth International as its next-generation redesigned product bringing enhanced benefits and innovative services for international lifestyles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MyHealth International: Next generation of international health insurance with enhanced benefits, flexibility, and coverage tailored to international lifestyles.
• Easy Claim App
• Easy Pay Card
• Telehealth

Products and services

• Long-term international health insurance for expats Comprehensive international health insurance for individuals and families planning to live and work abroad for 12+ months, providing borderless medical coverage tailored to expatriate lifestyles.
• Short-term international insurance International health insurance for short stays abroad, Working Holiday visas, Schengen Area travel, and world tours, covering periods of 3–12 months.
• Digital nomad international insurance Health insurance for digital nomads and location-independent professionals who frequently change countries of residence, offering flexible borderless coverage.
• International student insurance Health insurance for international students, university exchange participants, and au pairs, with coverage starting from 3 months.
• Travel and holiday insurance Short-term travel insurance covering holidays of a few weeks, providing protection against unforeseen medical events while traveling internationally.
• MyHealth International Next-generation redesigned long-term international health insurance offering enhanced benefits, greater clarity, flexibility, and borderless coverage tailored to international lifestyles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Covered in 180+ countries worldwide
• +5 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SompocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 November 2025APRIL International partnered with Sompo to expand its International PMI (Private Medical Insurance) services across Asia. This partnership supports APRIL International's strategy to broaden its geographic footprint and service offerings in the Asian market for international private medical insurance.
• Expat & CocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 October 2023APRIL Group acquired Expat & Co, a Belgian international health insurance provider specializing in coverage for expatriates and international students. The acquisition strengthened APRIL Group's European presence and expanded its portfolio of international health insurance offerings. Expat & Co's strong reputation among expatriates and students complemented APRIL's existing capabilities.
• Expat & CocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 October 2023The acquisition of Expat & Co supports APRIL's strategy to expand in the expatriation and international mobility markets, leveraging Expat & Co's strong reputation among expatriates and students in Belgium and Europe.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GeoBlue: Specialist international travel and expatriate health insurance provider with a large direct-billing provider network in the US and worldwide. Comparable expat and traveler focus.
• AXA Global Healthcare: Global health insurance provider within the AXA group, offering international health plans for individuals and corporate groups. Comparable customer base and international product coverage.
• IMG Global: Provider of international travel and health insurance, including coverage for expatriates, students, missionaries, and marine crew. Comparable niche-segment focus to APRIL International's student and traveler products.
• Bupa Global: Specialist international health insurer serving individuals and corporate clients with expatriate coverage in multiple regions. Direct overlap with APRIL International's core expat and corporate offerings.
• Aetna International: International health benefits provider serving expatriates and globally mobile employees with medical, dental, and vision coverage. Overlaps with APRIL International's expat and corporate group offerings.
• Allianz Care: International health and travel insurance arm of Allianz Partners serving expatriates, students, and globally mobile customers worldwide. Comparable product portfolio and target segments to APRIL International.
• Now Health International: Hong Kong–headquartered international health insurer focused on expatriates and globally mobile individuals with a digital-first proposition. Closely comparable target customers and product structure.
• Cigna Global Health: Direct competitor offering international private medical insurance to expatriates and globally mobile individuals across 200+ countries. Closely comparable product set, customer segments, and global distribution model.

Emerging players

• SafetyWing: Digital-first insurtech offering global health and travel insurance for remote workers and digital nomads. Partial overlap with APRIL International's digital nomad product but at lower price points and with a tech-native brand.
• Genki: Insurtech focused on affordable global health insurance for remote workers, digital nomads, and frequent travelers. Competes directly with APRIL International's digital nomad offering on price and simplicity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/APRILIntl
• Facebookfacebook.com/AprilExpat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/april-international
• Instagraminstagram.com/aprilinternational
• Xx.com/april_inter

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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