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Interviews

iPMI Global Speaks with Neil Kirby, CEO, Global Individual Health, Cigna International

In this exclusive iPMI Global interview, Christopher Knight, CEO, iPMI Global, met with Neil Kirby, CEO of Global Individual Health at Cigna International. Kirby discusses the growth of the international private medical insurance (iPMI) market, the challenges facing both insurers and consumers, and the role of Cigna International in providing solutions. He highlights the importance of understanding customer needs, delivering a frictionless service model, and educating customers on preventative healthcare options. Kirby also emphasizes the need for collaboration between insurers and...

18-10-2024 iPMI Global

Interviews

iPMI Global Speaks with Ross Walker, COO, Global Individual Health Business, Cigna Healthcare

In this exclusive iPMI Global interview, Christopher Knight, CEO, iPMI Global, met with Ross Walker, COO, Global Individual Health Business at Cigna Healthcare. They discussed 2023 in detail and looked at the achievements of Cigna Healthcare.

19-12-2023 iPMI Global

International Private Medical Insurance

iPMI Insights

Black Friday with iPMI Global: Save on 2 Major Market Research Reports

International Health Insurance 2024: The Future of International Private Medical Insurance (iPMI) The 2024 iPMI report on the international private medical insurance (iPMI) market, authored by Ian Youngman. The report analyses iPMI market trends, including growth drivers like high-net-worth individuals and international students, and the impact of partnerships and technological advancements. It also profiles 177 countries, 85 insurance companies, and 49 brokers/MGAs. The report is available for purchase in full or modular formats, with discounts for advertisers and subscribers. Accompanying news...

29-11-2024 iPMI Global

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Global Factors Contributing to Rising International Private Medical Insurance Premiums

In this iPMI Global Insights article, iPMI analyst Christopher Knight reads Pacific Prime’s new iPMI report, which explores the global factors that are contributing to the rising cost of international private medical insurance. The report analyses trends in individual and family International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) premiums across 100 locations, highlighting key global and regional factors influencing these costs.

12-11-2024 iPMI Global

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Analysing iPMI Premiums for Individual and Family Plans Across 100 Global Locations

Pacific Prime, a global health insurance brokerage and employee benefits specialist, has released its annual Cost of International Health Insurance (COHI) Report 2024, analyzing IPMI premiums for individual and family plans across 100 global locations.

12-11-2024 iPMI Global

Expatriate Healthcare Insurance News

Expat Employees in Middle East Call for Workplace Pension Schemes

A survey of 1,504 expatriate workers in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates has highlighted contrasting views on workplace benefits. While 84% of those surveyed cited the benefits offered by their employer as playing a role in their decision to move to the Gulf, there is widespread dissatisfaction with the region’s End of Service Gratuity (EoSG) system. These one-off severance payments, a common practice in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, are deemed insufficient for meeting retirement needs by 60%...

12-11-2024 iPMI Global

Country Guides

Everest Insurance International® Unveils New Health Insurance Partnership to Transform Employee Care in Singapore

Everest Insurance International has enhanced its growing Accident and Health (A&H) offerings with the launch of Innovator, an AI-driven international private medical insurance product that aims to redefine the standards of employee health coverage. The product is first available in Singapore and was developed in collaboration with DocDoc and AXA Life and Health Reinsurance Solutions.

10-11-2024 iPMI Global

Country Guides

Navigating the LATAM iPMI Market with Best Doctors Insurance

In the iPMI Global Regional article, we discover how Best Doctors Insurance can help expatriates, travellers and tourists navigate the healthcare systems in Latin America. We review the key themes and insights from an interview with Sheldon Kenton, CEO of Best Doctors Insurance, published by iPMI Global. The interview focuses on the company's position in the Latin American international private medical insurance (IPMI) market, highlighting its strategies, the challenges, and opportunities.

08-11-2024 iPMI Global

IMG Appoints Justin Poehler as Chief Commercial Officer 

IMG (International Medical Group), an award-winning global insurance benefits and assistance services company, is pleased to announce that Justin Poehler, formerly the Vice President of Marketing and Ecommerce, has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer. 

In this role, Justin will be a pivotal member of the IMG executive team and will be responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding market presence, and shaping the company's commercial strategy. He will hold global responsibilities for sales and marketing and serve as an integral part in leading revenue-based planning and forecasting initiatives. 

“During my time at IMG, I’ve worked closely with the executive team to drive growth and position the company as a leader in the industry,” said Poehler. “I am eager to expand my responsibilities as Chief Commercial Officer.” 

Justin joined IMG in 2015 and has nearly 15 years of experience in the insurance industry. He previously held leadership roles at UnitedHealthcare and Angie’s List and has a total of 23 years of experience in numerous sales, marketing, and technology management roles. Throughout his career, Justin has brought an intrapreneurial spirit to the workplace, which, combined with an analytical mindset and strategic foresight, has helped drive businesses forward. 

“We are proud to recognize Justin’s hard work and commitment to IMG,” said Amanda Winkle, IMG Chief Operating Officer. “Justin’s exceptional leadership skills, industry knowledge, and proven success at IMG have made him an excellent fit for this role.” 

In addition to Justin’s promotion, IMG has also reorganized its account management team to provide more organizational clarity to the organization’s key partners, clients, and groups. 

“Given the success of several transformational projects in recent years, we are repositioning our account management team to more effectively support IMG’s growth strategy,” said Steve Paraboschi, IMG President and CEO. “We will continue raising the bar of expectations into the future.” 

IMG® (International Medical Group®), a SiriusPoint company, is an award-winning global insurance benefits and assistance services company that has served millions of members worldwide since its founding in 1990. The preeminent provider of travel and health safety solutions, IMG offers a wide range of insurance programs, including international private medical insurance, travel medical insurance, and travel insurance, as well as enterprise services, including insurance administrative services and 24/7 emergency medical, security, and travel assistance. IMG’s world-class services, combined with an extensive product portfolio, provide Global Peace of Mind® for travelers, students, missionaries, marine crews, and other individuals or groups traveling, working, or living away from home. 

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Welcome To iPMI Global

iPMI Global is the leading business intelligence provider for international private medical, health, travel and expatriate insurance markets worldwide. Due to the nomadic nature of the international private medical insurance (IPMI) market, iPMI Global is an internet based news service for worldwide insurance and medical assistance professionals who need to understand the impacts of insurance and healthcare policy, regulatory, and legislative developments.

Senior level business executives, in over 120 countries, rely on iPMI Global to stay 1 step ahead of the risk and on the inside track of international PMI.

Covering business travellers, high net worth individuals, expatriate and leisure travel markets, iPMI Global is the only international news source covering the most exciting sector of international health insurance: international private medical insurance.

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