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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

AIA Hong Kong Continues to Lead the Insurance Industry In Q1 2025

AIA Hong Kong has once again led the industry with the most market No.1 in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Provisional Statistics of the Insurance Authority on Hong Kong Long-Term Insurance Business*.

Mr Alger Fung, Chief Executive Officer of AIA Hong Kong & Macau, said, "The continued achievements would not have been possible without our team's daily commitment to putting our customers first. We are also deeply grateful to our customers for their long-standing trust and support.

Our unwavering commitment to customer centricity is the cornerstone of our sustained leadership in the industry. We are fortunate that AIA is powered by a remarkable pool of talent driving our growth. This was recently reaffirmed by the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) rankings, where AIA Hong Kong not only secured the No. 1 position in MDRT, COT, and TOT locally, but also achieved four global No. 1 rankings—including top honours in both MDRT and TOT. We will keep going beyond for our customers and inspire communities to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives."

These achievements underscore the strength of AIA Hong Kong's Premier Agency strategy and the unwavering dedication of our financial planners, who consistently go above and beyond to serve customers with professionalism and care. Moreover, they stand as a testament to AIA Hong Kong's innovative and comprehensive propositions, which provide holistic solutions across health, wealth, and MPF—supporting the diverse needs of both individual and corporate customers.

AIA Hong Kong's customer-first mindset is also reflected in the digital experiences it delivers. The AIA+ mobile app continues to lead the trend, driving innovation in customer engagement. With millions of downloads and the highest mobile app ratings among key Hong Kong insurers#, AIA+ is fostering stronger connections and deeper trust with our customers.

Putting customers first also means caring for the broader community. As a purpose-led brand, AIA actively empowers individuals and communities to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. Programmes such as AIA Vitality and the AIA Healthiest Schools Programme are enhancing health literacy and fostering long-term wellbeing across generations.

As the community continues to face rising medical inflation, AIA Hong Kong took the lead in convening cross-sector stakeholders at the inaugural Healthcare Financing Summit to explore collaborative solutions that make healthcare more accessible, affordable, and sustainable—for both the community and future generations.

AIA Hong Kong is also finding creative ways to deepen public understanding of the insurance industry. A recent example is the sponsorship of the TVB drama 《中年好翻身》, which uses the insurance profession as a backdrop to explore themes of resilience and personal growth—highlighting the professionalism and meaningful role our financial planners play in customers' lives.

Looking ahead, AIA will continue to bring international experiences to Hong Kong. On 31 July, AIA will lead the first-ever North London Derby at the Hong Kong Football Festival 2025, as the Global Principal Partner of Tottenham Hotspur. AIA Hong Kong is also proud to be the title sponsor of G.E.M.'s I AM GLORIA World Tour – Hong Kong stop, further enriching the city's cultural landscape.

Notes

* As the Insurance Authority is currently conducting a comprehensive review of the scope and criteria for collecting policyholder information for non-local policies, it will not release breakdown statistics related to Mainland visitors until this work is completed. Therefore, the Insurance Authority has not published the relevant provisional statistics for both local and non-local segments. The current set of statistics does not include figures for Number of Local New Business Policies, Number of Non-Local New Business Policies, Local Annualised New Premiums, and Non-local Annualised New Premiums.

"AIA Hong Kong has once again led the industry with the most market No.1" refers to its top position in the following categories: Number of Inforce Policies**, Number of New Business Policies, New Office Premiums from Agency Channel^, Annualised New Premiums from Agency Channel^, Number of New Business Policies from Agency Channel—making up the highest share among the 11 key metrics compared to other market peers.

Provisional statistics of the Insurance Authority on Hong Kong long-term insurance business from January to March 2025. The policies refer to Direct Individual New Business and Direct Inforce Business of Participating Business, Other Businesses (Excluding Group Business) and Linked Long Term (Class C). "Agency channel" refers to "Agents" as classified by the Hong Kong Insurance Authority under Distribution Channel.

** Refers to AIA International Limited, AIA Company Limited and AIA Everest Life Company Limited.

^ "Annualised New Premiums" represents 100% of annualised first year premium and 10% of single premium. "New Office Premiums" represents 100% of annualised first year premium and 100% of single premium.

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