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Bahrain Fails to Launch IPMI for Expats

  • Written by: iPMI Global
  • Category: iPMI Insights

In this iPMI Global Insights article, iPMI report author, Ian Youngman reports on iPMI in Bahrain and takes a deep dive into iPMI in the region. According to Youngman, and contrary to other "media" outlets, once again Bahrain has missed its own deadlines for launching compulsory IPMI for expats. Bahrain may also miss the deadlines for compulsory insurance for locals.

Bupa Successfully Raises 500 Million Euros

  • Written by: iPMI Global
  • Category: iPMI Insights

In this iPMI Global Insights article, International Health Insurance 2023 report author, Ian Youngman, takes a look at the Bupa 7 year Euro bond. According to Youngman, the massive interest from French and German investors in a UK insurer is a huge boost of confidence.

Earthquakes, Thunderstorms, Floods: Natural disaster Figures for the first half of 2023

  • Written by: iPMI Global
  • Category: iPMI Insights

The first half of 2023 is a continuation of the recent run of years with high losses. While the overall losses of US$ 110bn were lower than those in the first half of 2022 (US$ 120bn), they were still well above the average for the last ten years (US$ 98bn, inflation-adjusted). The same is true for the insured losses of US$ 43bn (previous year: US$ 47bn; ten-year average for half-year losses: US$ 34bn).

International Health Insurance 2023 Country Profile: Argentina

  • Written by: iPMI Global
  • Category: iPMI Insights

Taken directly from Ian Youngman's iPMI report, International Health Insurance 2023, in this article we look at the healthcare system in Argentina, including expatriate healthcare insurance, insurers present, and expatriate numbers. The International Health Insurance report 2023 contains a further 176 country profiles. To learn more about global healthcare systems, read the full report, click here.

Bupa Braced for Big Hit In Chile

  • Written by: iPMI Global
  • Category: iPMI Insights

Global iPMI and healthcare analyst Ian Youngman, takes a look at Bupa problems in Chile, and why companies need a better understanding of the countries they operate in.

The Private Medical Insurance Market in Ireland

  • Written by: iPMI Global
  • Category: iPMI Insights

Last week, iPMI Global reported that AXA Accelerates the Development of its Health Strategy in Europe with the Acquisition of Laya. This week global insurance and healthcare analyst Ian Youngman, gives us his take on the deal. Ian is a writer and researcher specialising in international private medical insurance, global healthcare and medical tourism. He writes regularly for a variety of magazines, newsletters, and online services. He publishes a range of market reports and undertakes research for companies and has London market management experience with brokers and insurers. To read Ian's reports, click here.

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