Founded in 1997, Worldwide Insurance Services (WIS) helps global travelers and expatriates to identify, access and pay for healthcare, all around the world. Based on state of issuance and the plan selected, WIS offers HTH Worldwide travel medical and/or trip cancellation plans. WIS applies its experience to bring innovative healthcare services and insurance to international travel, expatriate living, study and commerce. Each year more than 700,000 leisure, expatriate, missionary, maritime, educational and business travelers are served by WIS. Our programs combine the most comprehensive insurance with local health information, security profiles and assistance services. Members enjoy access to our elite community of contracted physicians in more than 180 countries, our interactive translation guides for pharmaceuticals and common medical terms and phrases, featured articles on dozens of travel-health topics and up-to-date health and security news.