AnkyroHow it works
From first question to covered, in 5 steps.
You do about 15 minutes of work in total. Ankyro and a licensed broker do the rest.
On 1 page
You talk. Ankyro does the paperwork.
You fill in part A by chatting. Ankyro does part B. A licensed broker signs off part C.
You talk
5 minutes of chat. Where you live, who needs cover, your budget, your health.
- Who needs cover
- Me, my partner, our daughter
- Where you’ll live
- Lisbon, from March
- Health
- Mild asthma
- Budget
- Under €350 a month
Ankyro does the work
Reads the fine print of every plan, picks the 3 that fit, fills in the forms.
- Plans read
- 14 plans, 412 pages
- Best fit
- Worldwide, without the US
- Filled in from your chat
- 31 of 40 fields
- Left for you
- 9 fields, about 4 minutes
A broker files it
A licensed broker checks your application and sends it to the insurer.
- Checked by
- Our licensed broker partner
- Sent to
- The insurer
- Decision
- Usually 1 to 5 days
- You pay
- The insurer, directly
- 01
Tell us about you
Chat for 5 minutes. Where you live, where you travel, who needs cover, your budget and any health conditions. Plain questions, no jargon.
5 min - 02
We compare the plans
Ankyro reads the fine print of plans from many insurers and picks the 3 that fit you. Each one gets 1 plain line: what it’s good at, and what it leaves out.
Seconds - 03
You pick and sign
Ask anything about the plans. When you choose, Ankyro fills in the application from your chat. You check it and sign online. Upload a passport photo if the insurer asks.
10 min - 04
A licensed broker files it
Our licensed broker partner checks every application and sends it to the insurer. The insurer reviews your health answers. Sometimes they accept as is, sometimes they add a condition. You see it before you agree to anything.
1 to 5 days - 05
You pay, you’re covered
You pay the insurer directly, at the same price as buying from them. Your policy arrives by email. After that, message Ankyro on WhatsApp or use your dashboard for claims, questions and renewal.
Same day
What you get back
Not 40 plans. 1 clear answer.
Ankyro tells you which plan it would pick for you and why. Then what you’d give up with the other 2.
Worldwide, without the US.€312 a month.
- Your asthma is covered from month 13. The cheapest plan never covers it.
- GP and specialist visits are paid in full, not 80%.
- You said you never go to the US, so you don’t pay €139 a month for it.
- Europe and Asia only, €268
- €44 a month less, but your asthma is never covered and you pay €1,000 first each year.
- Worldwide, with the US, €451
- The same as our pick, plus the US, for €139 more a month.
| Plan | Best fit for youWorldwide, without the US | CheapestEurope and Asia only | Most coverWorldwide, with the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price, family of 3 | €312a month | €268a month | €451a month |
| You pay first, per year | €500 | €1,000 | €500 |
| GP and specialists | Full | 80% | Full |
| Asthma | After 12 months | Not covered | After 12 months |
| Dental | Check-ups | No | Check-ups |
| Cover in the US | No | No | Yes |
The same on all 3: hospital stays paid in full, and cover in France and Indonesia.
Example for a family of 3 moving to Portugal, 1 adult with mild asthma. Real prices depend on your ages, your country and your answers.
Who does what
3 parts. Each with 1 job.
It helps to know who is who. Here’s the whole chain.
- Ankyro
Asks the questions, reads the fine print, compares the plans, explains them in plain words and fills in the forms. Reminds you before renewal.
- The licensed broker
Checks every application, sends it to the insurer and is responsible for the advice. Calls you if you want to talk to a person.
- The insurer
Reviews your answers, decides the final terms, issues your policy and pays your medical bills when you need care.
- You
Answer honestly, pick the plan, sign, and pay the insurer. That’s it.
Before you start
Have these close by.
You don’t need them to chat. You’ll need them to apply. Write to hello@ankyro.com if you’re missing something.
- 01A passport or ID for everyone you want to cover
- 02Your new address, or the country you’re moving to and when
- 03Any health conditions, medicines or treatment in the last 5 years
- 04Your visa or university letter, if it asks for set cover