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Interviews

iPMI Global Speaks with Jean-Marc Herbet, Regional Business Development Officer at Pacific Cross International

In this exclusive iPMI Global Interview, iPMI Global CEO Christopher Knight met with Jean-Marc Herbet, Regional Business Development Officer at Pacific Cross International, a global private medical insurance provider with 75 years of experience. Jean-Marc details Pacific Cross's significant growth, emphasizing their localized approach and adaptability to high medical inflation in Asia, particularly in countries like Indonesia and Vietnam, while also diversifying into new markets like Myanmar and Cambodia. He highlights the company's strong relationships with brokers, its unique worldwide coverage...

17-12-2024 iPMI Global

Interviews

iPMI Global Speaks with Michael Nole, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing, World Travel Protection

iPMI Global Speaks with Michael Nole, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing, World Travel Protection

In this exclusive iPMI Magazine interview, Christopher Knight, CEO, iPMI Magazine, met with Michael Nole, Executive Vice President Sales And Marketing At World Travel Protection. They discussed in detail the range of travel risk management services on offer from World Travel Protection, and how they provide vital support for business travellers and expats.

31-08-2022 iPMI Global

International Private Medical Insurance

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Upcoming Round Table: International Private Medical Insurance for High-Net-Worth Individuals

This exclusive invite only round table will focus on international private medical insurance (iPMI), specifically tailored for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and expatriates. The round table with IPMI market leaders will define the HNW market, discuss the necessity and challenges of insuring this demographic, and explore whether standard IPMI plans meet their needs.The RT will focus on bespoke and high-end plans with extensive coverage and concierge services. The RT will also explore market trends, regional adoption, and future developments.

06-03-2025 iPMI Global

Country Guides

Medical Insurance Is a Significant Aspect of Financial Planning for High-Net-Worth Individuals in China

A new report by Manulife Hong Kong and Deloitte reveals that high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) in China increasingly view insurance as a crucial tool for legacy and succession planning. The study, focusing on individuals with net assets of at least HKD 7.8 million, highlights that a significant majority utilize insurance in their asset portfolios, with over half specifically aiming to leverage it for wealth transfer to future generations.

06-03-2025 iPMI Global

Assistance

AP Companies Welcomes Lizzie MacLehose (Johns) as Project and Sales Manager, Development and Cooperation Worldwide

AP is pleased to announce the appointment of Lizzie as Project and Sales Manager, Development and Cooperation Worldwide. With over 12 years of experience in the Assistance sector, Lizzie brings a strong background in insurance, risk management, and international cooperation.

03-03-2025 iPMI Global

Premium Payments

Flywire Acquires Sertifi: Expanding Travel Payments in Hospitality

Flywire (FLYW) has acquired Sertifi, a vertical software and payments platform for the hospitality industry, for $330 million. This acquisition accelerates Flywire's expansion within the travel sector, specifically targeting the hotel subsegment. Sertifi's platform automates workflows and payments for hotels, integrating with major Property Management Systems (PMS) and Catering systems. Flywire anticipates leveraging its global reach and expertise to scale Sertifi's solutions internationally and to monetize the significant payment volume already enabled by Sertifi's platform. The deal is projected to add $35-40...

26-02-2025 iPMI Global

Expatriate Healthcare Insurance News

President Trump Proposes "Gold Card" Visa Program

In this iPMI Global Expatriate Life article we look at a proposed "gold card" visa program from President Trump. This initiative aims to replace the existing EB-5 investor visa with a $5 million residency permit that offers a path to U.S. citizenship. The EB-5 program, which requires a $1 million investment and job creation, has been criticized for fraud and being under priced. 

26-02-2025 iPMI Global

Private Medical Insurance & Employee Benefits

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP): A Deep Dive

In this iPMI Global Insights article, global healthcare and insurance veteran Brian Piper, explores the benefits of employee assistance programs. Setting up a business is risky, and entrepreneurs face immense challenges.  Imagine starting a U.S. corporation as an expat, in the Czech Republic, then creating a branch office and subsidiary operations in a foreign country.  It has been an interesting time with many challenges along the way.

25-02-2025 iPMI Global

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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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