Ritesh Massey

guard.me International Insurance

guard.me International Insurance is one of the world's largest insurance providers in international education. Founded in 1998 as Travel Healthcare Insurance Solutions Inc., guard.me International Insurance has received numerous national and international awards for its client focused approach and customized services. guard.me works closely with institutions and industry associations to continuously develop innovative solutions that meet the needs of international students. As part of its long-term investment in the field of international education, guard.me also regularly gives back to the community it serves in the form of resources, scholarships and funding. Over the years, guard.me has donated millions in support of international education, including financing student centres at three Canadian colleges and providing funding for libraries across Turkey. With over 25 years of experience working with language schools, high schools, universities and colleges, guard.me takes pride in keeping international students safe when it matters most. Today guard.me has offices worldwide, including in North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America and is the market leader in supporting the health and wellness of international students around the globe. Most recently, guard.me launched the industry's first and only mental health support program for international students. The keep.meSAFE program offers students immediate and confidential access to culturally relevant counselling in their native language, day or night. Students have the option of connecting with a professional counsellor by phone, online chat, video, email or in person. Created specifically with international students in mind, keep.meSAFE is designed to complement existing on-campus counselling services and is fully customized to each school.