Cathy Hudson is a freelance journalist specialising in money, property and technology. She has been a journalist since 2001, starting her career writing about mortgages and property then becoming editor of a mortgage and home buying magazine.

Before going freelance in 2018 she worked at Which? for 12 years, first as a money researcher and writer then as an editor in the money, home, tech and cars teams on the magazines and website.

As a freelancer she has written for a wide range of publications, including The Money Edit, Ideal Home, Loveproperty.com, Lovemoney.com, Expert Reviews, Which?, Which? Computing, Which.co.uk, The i Paper, the London Evening Standard, Finder.com, Money.co.uk and Bankrate UK.

Insurance for international students in the US: do policies make the grade?

Students heading to the US for long periods of study need the right insurance in order to be able to use America’s notoriously expensive health system while they’re there. Cathy…

Factors driving cost increases in medical assistance

The pandemic ramped up the cost of assistance – but there are a range of other factors that have caused prices to continue to rise. Cathy Hudson looks into what…

Compliance and privacy across borders collage

Complying with multiple patient privacy laws

Assistance and aeromedical providers must comply with strict data privacy laws when transferring patients across borders. Cathy Hudson investigates

Assistance during Hajj

The annual pilgrimage to Mecca involves millions of people – so what measures are taken to keep them safe, and how do assistance companies make sure they can operate effectively…

Mexico – how risky is it for travellers?

It’s one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations, but regular reports of violence paint a concerning picture of Mexico. Cathy Hudson looks at how real the risks are

Snowbirds – an opportunity and a challenge

Snowbirds are an important segment of the Canadian travel insurance market. Cathy Hudson takes an in-depth look at this group – and the extent to which they get travel insurance…

Mental health and travel insurance – where to get the best protection?

Cathy Hudson looks at where insurers are getting it right when it comes to cover for mental health conditions, and where they have a way to go