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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

Bupa Egypt Expands Its Healthcare Services to Meet Local Individual Needs

Bupa Global, a renowned leader in international private medical insurance, has announced a wider services/products through Bupa Egypt Insurance, marking a significant step in its commitment to delivering world-class healthcare solutions to the Egyptian market.

This timely move coincides with a notable shift in executive priorities towards preventative healthcare. According to insights gleaned from Bupa Global's Executive Wellbeing Index1, a substantial 77%1 of respondents in Egypt are considering the purchase of additional private medical insurance for themselves or their families.

To support these demands, Bupa Egypt Insurance introduced a new prime range of health plans which provides medical and holistic health cover at a global level, so customers and their families are not limited to treatment in just Egypt, but have the freedom to access world-leading specialists and medical providers both at home and abroad.

Mo Bazzi, Managing Director, Bupa Egypt Insurance, said: ​​"Our new healthcare plans now available in Egypt have been meticulously designed to cater to the evolving healthcare needs of individuals and families in Egypt, and provide a holistic approach to protecting our customers’ health. These plans signify a renewed strategic focus in the region, emphasising our commitment to enhancing the healthcare landscape and fostering better health outcomes for our valued customers."

The expansion aligns with Bupa Global’s long-term strategy to drive growth and further strengthen its leadership position in the IPMI market.

Exceptional service on every level

The range available in Egypt includes five plans, suited to varying needs from Major Medical, the most affordable plan, up to Ultimate, providing the highest level of cover designed for high-net-worth travelling executives and their families.

With no annual limits, the Ultimate Plan provides end-to-end, personalised health management to Private Clients, with access to range of physical, mental and preventive healthcare services. Dedicated assistance is provided from a Concierge Manager, with access to senior clinical staff from the comfort of their home. It includes private maternity cover, dental treatment and a focus on a more holistic approach to health, including physio, osteopathy and mental health.

At the core of Bupa Global's approach is its dedication to providing exceptional service to its customers. Bupa Egypt Insurance new prime range of Global Health Plans offer a wide array of services, including:

  • In-hospital and outpatient support
  • Preventative health checks
  • Mental health condition coverage
  • Emergency evacuations
  • Comprehensive treatment for serious illnesses
  • Coverage for hereditary and chronic conditions
  • Transplants and rehabilitation
  • Access to a dedicated clinical case manager

 

  1. Bupa Global Executive Wellbeing Index 2022 - research was conducted by Censuswide among 2439 high net worth individuals across eight countries and regions, including UK, USA, France, UAE, Egypt, China, Hong Kong and Singapore.

About Bupa Global and Bupa Egypt Insurance

Bupa's purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

Bupa Global is the premium health insurance arm of Bupa. Established in 1971, it provides individuals, small businesses and corporate customers international coverage with products and services so they can access the healthcare they need when they need it, whether at home or when studying, living, travelling, or working abroad.

Bupa Egypt Insurance is Bupa Global’s regulated entity under the supervisor of the Financial Regulatory Authority in Egypt, with a head office in Cairo.

1The Bupa Global Executive Wellbeing Index 2022 analyses research conducted between 3rd of August and 7th of September 2022 among 2439 high net worth individuals (HNWIs) across eight countries and regions, including UK, USA, France, UAE, Egypt, China, Hong Kong and Singapore.

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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.

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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