Bupa's full-year statement for 2024 reveals significant growth in customers and revenue, alongside a substantial increase in underlying and statutory profit before taxation. This positive financial performance was supported by strong growth across various market units, including Asia Pacific and Europe & Latin America, and higher investment returns. A key development was the increase in Bupa's stake in Niva Bupa, an Indian health insurance company, which was subsequently listed on the stock exchange. 

The iPMI Global Provider Network offers an online provider network directory intended as a buyer's guide for industry payers and providers. It contains pertinent company information to assist buyers in connecting with relevant global payers and providers.

The UAE Central Bank has introduced new legislation requiring senior insurance representatives to hold professional qualifications. The legislation, titled ‘Insurance Brokers’ Regulation,’ specifically highlights the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Advanced Diploma as an example of the globally recognized qualifications that CEOs and other senior management are now mandated to possess. This development signifies a move toward greater professionalism and consumer protection within the UAE insurance sector.

In this iPMI Global Insights article, retired international healthcare, health insurance and medical tourism analyst Ian Youngman reflects on the world crisis.

The world is in chaos, with wars, tariffs, massive cuts to American healthcare and much more. Being retired does not mean my brain no longer works, and in fact I have more time to research and think. I am so grateful to be retired as otherwise I would be rewriting my country and company reports on a twice-daily basis just to keep up.

In this iPMI Global Insights article we examine the main differences between international private medical insurance and local health insurance plans. The article focuses on the differences between IPMI and local health insurance plans, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and the implications for both expatriates and insurance providers.

2024 was a fantastic year for the market and for iPMI Global. In this Insights article we look back at the Top 10 Most Read articles of 2024. It comes as no surprise that the Expat Health Insurance Round Table took top spot, propped up by a wealth of in depth international private medical insurance market intelligence. 

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 articles highlight recent iPMI partnerships and product launches.

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.

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.

In this iPMI Global Insights article, we address how iPMI providers can ensure the safety and security of their global expatriate customer base in a dangerous, and unpredictable global environment.