Irs W-9 Form Required For Aia Health Insurance Policy In Thailand?

[Pawpal]

Applying for an AIA policy recently, was surprised the broker required me (a US citizen) to sign a W-9 form ("Request for Taxpayer Identification and Certification").

Any recommendations as to insurance companies in Thailand where US citizens can get policies without having their privacy compromised?

Thanks!

[tutone]

I have health insurance with Thailife and previously with BUPA. Neither ever asked me for anything besides my passport.

[tonydabbs]

AIA is a Life Insurance company. Most of the health insurance companies in Thailand come under the category of General Insurance.

The rules for buying life insurance are formulated under the idea that life insurance is an investment (a way of building up savings). AIA brought that idea to Thailand and has been successful with it. Now, they also sell health insurance; but are still governed by the rules for Life Insurance.

There are many General Insurance options for health insurance in Thailand and they don't require any special visa or a Work Permit. All you need to do is provide a copy of the ID page of your passport (no one asks about your visa).

[Pawpal]

Thanks for the responses -- they're of great help, and now I know what to do.