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Video: PassportCard Australia Unveils New PDS - What You Need to Know with Chief Underwriting Officer Michael Storozhev

PassportCard's Chief Underwriting Officer Michael Storozhev gives an update on the changes to the PDS. Passport Card has introduced significant updates to its travel insurance product, aiming to provide greater flexibility, broader protection, and a simplified purchasing process. Key changes include a more tailored approach to activities and events cover, expanded cancellation reasons including coverage for non-traveling relatives, a simplified process for handling pre-existing medical conditions, and a new online quote and buy journey. These changes are a direct result of...

22-05-2025 iPMI Global

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Video: New Frontier Group Provider In Focus

New Frontier Group is a global, independent, woman-owned business enterprise established in 2002. As the world of global healthcare continually evolves, New Frontier Group is focused on providing future thinking solutions to meet the needs of the market. To deliver worldwide solutions that maximize savings, payment accuracy, and the best possible patient outcomes.

09-04-2025 iPMI Global

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Join the iPMI Global Provider Network Directory

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.

11-03-2025 iPMI Global

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Video: International Private Medical Insurance Global Broker Strategies

In this iPMI Global TV report we discuss the recent exclusive closed door round table, International Private Medical Insurance Global Broker Strategies. The iPMI Global Round Table underscores the importance of building strong, mutually beneficial partnerships between international private medical insurance providers and brokers. By working together, embracing innovation, they can effectively meet the evolving needs of globally mobile individuals and businesses seeking comprehensive healthcare coverage.

06-03-2025 iPMI Global

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VIDEO: International Private Medical Insurance and Assistance in Latin America

In this iPMI Global TV report we discuss the significant growth opportunities within the LATAM health, travel, expatriate insurance, assistance and cost containment market, driven by an expanding middle class and increasing awareness of insurance benefits. We highlight the market’s fragmentation and associated challenges, including regulatory complexities and low insurance penetration. Strategies for addressing inequality and achieving operational excellence are also explored, along with the dominant players and future prospects for the region’s market. The companies’ diverse product and service offerings...

06-03-2025 iPMI Global

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VIDEO: Streamlining Access to Expert Healthcare Across the Globe with Aetna Abroad™

Aetna International is proud to introduce Aetna Abroad™ — their global network outside of the United States. By leveraging their curated ecosystem of strategic relationships with regional network partners including Allianz Partners, as well as through direct provider contracting, the Aetna Abroad network boasts an impressive roster of pre-screened health care professionals and facilities that span 200 countries and territories, including several with strict regulations around local compliance.

23-07-2024 iPMI Global

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iPMI Global Speaks with Mike Rizo, CEO, PharmCare Services

In this iPMI Global Executive Interview, Christopher Knight, CEO, iPMI Global, met with Mike Rizo, CEO, PharmCare Services. They discussed PharmCare Services role as an International Pharmaceutical Manager (IPM) and the evolution from a training and staffing company to a global provider of specialized therapies, emphasizing their mission to align medication management with improved patient outcomes and cost-efficiency worldwide. 

31-07-2025 iPMI Global

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iPMI Global Speaks wth Lourdes Peters, CEO and Chairman at World of America

In this iPMI Global Executive Interview, Christopher Knight, CEO, iPMI Global, met with Lourdes Peters, CEO and Chairman at World of America.  World of America, under her leadership, introduced Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) and International Travel to Latin America and the Caribbean more than 40 years ago. WOA is a leading privately owned agency specializing in the LATAM market, with its main office in Miami. It has a presence in 24 countries with more than 2,400 advisors WOA's portfolio includes banking...

08-07-2025 iPMI Global

A.M. Best Affirms Tokio Marine HCC Insurance Company Ratings of A++ with Stable Outlook

Tokio Marine HCC has announced that A.M. Best has affirmed the ‘A++’ (Superior) Financial Strength Ratings and ‘aa+’ Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of the property/casualty insurance companies in the Houston Casualty Group and HCC Life Insurance Company. The outlook for all of these ratings is Stable.

“Tokio Marine HCC is pleased to report that A.M. Best has affirmed our Financial Strength Ratings of ‘A++’. These outstanding ratings reflect our leading position in specialty insurance, balance sheet strength and profitable underwriting results throughout the market cycle, as well as our strong enterprise risk management,” said Susan Rivera, Tokio Marine HCC’s Chief Executive Officer.

The following property/casualty insurance companies comprise Houston Casualty Group, as defined by A.M. Best:

  • Houston Casualty Company
  • U.S. Specialty Insurance Company
  • Avemco Insurance Company
  • American Contractors Indemnity Company
  • United States Surety Company
  • Producers Agriculture Insurance Company
  • Producers Lloyds Insurance Company
  • HCC Reinsurance Company Limited

Tokio Marine HCC is a member of the Tokio Marine Group, a premier global company founded in 1879 with a market capitalization of $36 billion as of September 30, 2022. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Tokio Marine HCC is a leading specialty insurance group with offices in the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. Tokio Marine HCC’s major domestic insurance companies have financial strength ratings of ‘A+’ (Strong) from S&P Global Ratings, ‘A++’ (Superior) from A.M. Best, and ‘AA-’ (Very Strong) from Fitch Ratings; its major international insurance companies have financial strength ratings of ‘A+’ (Strong) from S&P Global Ratings. Tokio Marine HCC is the marketing name used to describe the affiliated companies under the common ownership of HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc., a Delaware-incorporated insurance holding company. 

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