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Interviews

Ensuring Premium Payment Security: A Q & A with Flywire CTO David King

As Flywire continues to make inroads in the global insurance market – one of its strongest value propositions for global insurers is the extremely high level of payment security its platform and infrastructure provide. In this interview, we talk to Flywire CTO David King, a payment security pioneer and permanent influencer, on what global insurers need to be mindful of in payment security for 2024.

12-02-2024 iPMI Global

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

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

Pager, Inc. and AXA Partners Mexico (APM) Announce Strategic Partnership to Improve the Experience of APM's Health Assistance Programs

Pager, Inc. and AXA Partners Mexico (APM) has announced a strategic partnership that provides new capabilities to improve the experience of APM's health assistance programs. The enhanced services are available immediately to more than two million APM beneficiaries across Mexico.

The new partnership with Pager expands and reinforces the health services offered by APM, including Ground Ambulance, Doctor at Home, and a 24-hour Medical Advice Line. With Pager's capabilities, an automated triage system leverages a blend of AI and evidence-based clinical algorithms created by clinical experts to guide APM members to the most appropriate level of care for their health needs. This care may include immediate ambulance assistance for medical emergencies, a home visit by an APM clinician, or a visit to the local emergency room. For non-urgent medical issues, Pager's secure telehealth services enable members to have immediate access to high-quality medical care without having to leave the comfort of their homes.

"We chose Pager because they share our vision of better serving our members and helping them navigate the healthcare system with the greatest speed, efficiency, and convenience possible. We also wanted to leverage the most advanced care navigation technologies and bring health assistance services into the 21st century for Mexico," said Mikael Tordjman, CEO & Country Manager for AXA Partners México. "Whether it's answering everyday health questions, arranging house calls, or quickly providing emergency services, our goal is to equip our customers with innovative solutions and help them select the best way to interact with us."

By partnering with Pager, APM can now also provide a personal medical assistant to help coordinate care needs. For example, APM members can use SMS to connect directly with their personal medical assistant to answer questions about benefits, schedule an appointment with a nearby doctor, or consult a medical professional about treatments on a secure line via chat or video—all in one connected care experience.

"Our alliance with APM demonstrates the increasing demand for hybrid care and the digitally-enabled experiences that the Pager platform offers, as well as the ability of our care navigation services to quickly and accurately guide people to the most appropriate care setting," said Walter Jin, CEO of Pager. "As we continue to expand our presence in Latin America, we believe our partnership with APM will create a model for other healthcare organizations to follow across the region."

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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.

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