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Interviews

iPMI Global Speaks with Sheldon Kenton, CEO, Best Doctors Insurance

In this exclusive iPMI Global interview, Christopher Knight, CEO, iPMI Global, met with Sheldon Kenton, CEO, Best Doctors Insurance. The interview covers the company's history, its focus on superior service delivery, its strategies for navigating the dynamic Latin American market, and its use of technology to enhance patient care and provide personalized solutions. Kenton highlights the growing demand for flexible and portable insurance plans and the importance of partnerships with top-tier medical providers, emphasizing Best Doctors' commitment to providing exceptional...

08-11-2024 iPMI Global

Interviews

iPMI Global Speaks With Sheldon Kenton, Group Chief Executive Officer, Global Benefits Group

iPMI Global Speaks With Sheldon Kenton, Group Chief Executive Officer, Global Benefits Group

In this exclusive iPMI Magazine interview, Christopher Knight, CEO, iPMI Global, met with Sheldon Kenton, Group Chief Executive Officer, Global Benefits Group. They discussed in detail the future development of Global Benefits Group, recent acquisitions, and the role of Further Global in the brand.

04-10-2022 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

iPMI Insights

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

iPMI Insights

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

NextGen International Insurance Introduce New International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) Plans to Latin America and Caribbean Markets

NextGen International Insurance (NextGen i.i.), a trusted provider of International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) in Latin America and the Caribbean is pleased to announce a strategic reinsurance agreement with AXA PPP healthcare Limited (AXA Health), a global leader in health and life reinsurance.

Under this agreement, NextGen i.i. will introduce new IPMI products to the market, offering comprehensive coverage for individuals and their families, significantly enhancing the insurance solutions available in the market, and AXA Health will act as the reinsurer, providing reinsurance coverage to NextGen i.i.

Laurent Pochat-Cottilloux, CEO of AXA Life & Health Reinsurance Solutions said: “This agreement will enable AXA Health to combine our industry-leading capabilities and resources to provide reinsurance coverage to NextGen i.i., who is delivering innovative insurance solutions aiming to meet the evolving needs of customers in the Latin America and the Caribbean region.”

NextGen i.i. brings a dedicated model for customer service and a strong market expertise in the health insurance industry in the region.

“We are honored to have AXA Health as our reinsurer,” said Ricardo Gonzalez-Padilla, CEO at NextGen i.i. “This partnership will allow us to expand our product offerings and provide our customers with even greater value and peace of mind.”

The reinsurance agreement between NextGen i.i. and AXA Health commenced in January of 2024. Both companies are committed to fostering a long-term relationship based on mutual trust and shared goals.

About AXA PPP healthcare Limited (AXA Health)

AXA PPP healthcare Limited (AXA Health) is part of the AXA Group, a leading global insurance company serving millions of customers worldwide. AXA Health offers a wide range of insurance products and services tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals, businesses, and organizations. Visit https://www.axahealth.co.uk.

About NextGen International Insurance

NextGen i.i. is a trusted provider of insurance solutions, offering a comprehensive range of products and services designed to protect individuals, families, and businesses. With a focus on customer satisfaction, NextGen i.i. strives to deliver exceptional service and value to its policyholders. Visit NextGen https://www.nextgen.me.

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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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