VIDEO: iPMI Global Announces Major Digital Content Expansion with 2026 Launch of Video Round Tables and Podcasts
- Written by: iPMI Global
LONDON – October 24, 2025 – iPMI Global, the leading business intelligence provider for the international private medical insurance industry, today announced a significant expansion of its digital content portfolio. Beginning in the first quarter of 2026, the company will introduce a new series of expert-led video round tables and in-depth podcasts designed to serve the evolving needs of the international private medical insurance market.
Strategic Rationale: Meeting an Evolving Market Need for International Private Medical Insurance
This strategic initiative is a direct response to the period of immense change shaping the IPMI industry. By launching these new platforms, IPMI Global aims to provide a more dynamic and accessible forum for brokers, insurers, providers, and HR professionals to navigate complex challenges, from digital transformation and regulatory shifts to new customer expectations. This commitment to the industry will be delivered through two distinct and complementary content platforms.
Deep Dive: New Platforms for International Private Medical Insurance Industry Dialogue
The 2026 launch will introduce two distinct but complementary content formats, each designed to facilitate high-level industry discourse.
Expert-Led Video Round Tables
These video sessions will bring together senior leaders and subject matter experts from across the industry for high-level discussions. The round tables will serve as a premier forum for tackling the most pressing issues and opportunities facing the international private medical insurance sector.
In-Depth IPMI Global Podcast
The IPMI Global Podcast will offer convenient, on-the-go analysis through one-on-one interviews with the innovators and thought leaders shaping the future of international healthcare. This format is designed for busy professionals seeking deep insights and forward-looking perspectives.
Together, these video and audio platforms will provide the industry with a powerful and comprehensive new resource for staying informed and connected.
Official Statement: Voice of the Leadership
A spokesperson for iPMI Global commented on the launch, "The iPMI industry is navigating a period of immense change, from digital transformation and regulatory shifts to new customer expectations. Our community has expressed a clear need for more dynamic and accessible formats to discuss these challenges. Our new Ai powered video and audio platforms will provide the industry with a powerful new resource for education, connection, and strategic insight."
Inaugural Content Focus: Key International Private Medical Insurance Themes for 2026
The initial programming for the video round tables and podcast will be built around several key thematic pillars for 2026, including:
Based on my analysis of industry reports and market outlooks for 2026, the key themes in the international private medical insurance market are:
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Intense Cost Pressure and Rising Premiums: This is the most significant theme. Medical costs are projected to rise globally by nearly 10% in 2026, with many markets seeing double-digit increases. This is driven by medical inflation, higher use of healthcare services, and expensive new medical technologies and drugs.
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Strategic Cost Containment by Employers: In response to rising costs, employers are moving beyond simple cost-sharing. Their primary focus is on strategic cost management, which includes aggressively negotiating with providers, implementing flexible benefit plans, and using analytics to manage health plan risks.
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Rapid Digital Health Integration: Digital transformation is a central theme. This includes the widespread adoption of telemedicine, AI-driven claims processing, and self-service apps that allow members to manage all aspects of their healthcare, from appointments to claims.
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Focus on Personalization and Preventative Care: There is a major shift away from one-size-fits-all plans. This includes:
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Enhanced Mental Health Support: Addressing high employee demand for mental health services, which remains a key coverage gap.
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Preventative Wellness: Insurers are increasingly offering services like wellness incentives, gym discounts, and health trackers to prevent serious health issues and reduce long-term claims.
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Inclusive Benefits: A growing demand for specialized services, such as support for neurodiversity (ADHD, autism) and gender-specific health (e.g., menopause or fertility care).
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Evolving Regulatory Landscape: The industry is facing an increasing volume of country-specific regulatory requirements. This demands greater compliance and adaptability from insurers operating across multiple borders.
Availability
Closed door, invite only, exclusive discussion
The new video round tables and podcast episodes will be available on the iPMI Global website, www.ipmiglobal.com, as well as on all major podcast and video platforms.
About IPMI Global
iPMI Global (www.ipmiglobal.com) is the premier independent business intelligence provider for professionals working in the international private medical insurance and international health insurance industry. It provides timely news, expert analysis, and in-depth market intelligence for a global audience of insurers, brokers, providers, and corporate clients.
