Living and working abroad is becoming increasingly common, but it is critical that expatriates are offered healthcare coverage that meets the changing expectations and needs of today’s internationally mobile citizens, says Kevin Melton, Global Head of IPMI (international private medical insurance) at International Medical Group (IMG).

In this latest In Focus article, iPMI Global takes a look at the inbound individual iPMI market in the USA, and which type of health insurance options expatriates seek out: local health insurance, short-term PMI, IPMI or no cover?

In this latest article, iPMI Global looks at the importance of iPMI brokers, agents and intermediaries. Taken from the recent round table, Managing iPMI Programs for Foreign Companies in the USA.

Global health insurance brokerage Pacific Prime Dubai has been awarded Outstanding Achievement - All Segments Award from Sukoon and Bupa Global. The award was presented to the team at the Pacific Prime Dubai office on July 12th, 2023, in recognition of their excellent performance in Dubai across both individual and corporate international health plans.

Foyer S.A. strengthens its IPMI business activity by announcing on July 26th 2023 the completion of its acquisition of Globality S.A., after receiving regulatory approval from the relevant regulatory authorities (Commissariat aux Assurances). The new company is composed of Foyer Global Health, the business line of Foyer’s Group dedicated to international health insurance, and Globality Health, former part of ERGO Group AG.

APRIL International UK has moved into a brand new office. Still located in the City of London, the new space offers modern facilities, advanced technology, and a more comfortable working environment for our growing team. This move represents their commitment to growth, innovation, and improved collaboration.

Foyer S.A., Luxembourg's leading privately owned financial group, signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Globality S.A., owned by ERGO Reiseversicherung AG, which is part of ERGO Group AG. This transaction is subject to the approval of the “Commissariat aux Assurances”.

Incorporated in February 1997, the company, then known as Highway to Health, began with a mission to help U.S.-based travelers access high-quality health care while abroad. The company's original founders had strong roots in healthcare and technology and leveraged that to build a hand-picked network of Western-trained, English-speaking doctors around the world, which they put online and made available to travelers.

Cigna Worldwide Insurance Company today announced that it has received an official branch license from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) to operate as a health insurer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

PassportCard's payment processing and administration of medical services (ASO solution) is now also used by Lufthansa. More than 20,000 members of its flight staff already benefit from it.