Health Compass – pointing the market in the right direction
COVID Travel Barriers Fall & IPMI Provision Set to Adapt
As restrictions on travel across the world continue to ease, the ability for employees to work internationally has increased. The picture, however, is far from clear. The United Kingdom has announced the removal of all legal restrictions around the management of COVID-19 but, while western nations are relaxing the rules, in other areas of the […]
IPMI facing costs of COVID
Rising health concerns driving IPMI with expectation technology will deliver response
The IPMI market is set for a period of continued growth as the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the perceptions of the public towards the value of health cover. The reopening of international borders, as the vaccine rollout continues, has created a steady movement of staff and their families globally. However, the pandemic has left a […]
Bridging the gap to create IPMI provision post COVID-19
In the second of two articles David Eline spoke to Damian Lenihan, Executive Director – Operations and Distribution Europe at Aetna International, on how employers will need to ensure staff well-being in the new normal and the lessons learned around the provision of IPMI for globally mobile staff. Damian predicates his views on the likelihood […]
Technology will empower agents of the future in IPMI – an interview with Peter Gibbons
David Eline talks to: Per Bay Jorgensen, Board Chairman Dansk Sundhedssikring, IHI Founder
Wellness and the digital revolution in international health insurance
International private medical insurance: examining the key service and features
In my latest post aimed at advisers looking to expand their product set to support the healthcare needs of their internationally-based clients, I take a brief look at the service and benefits features of international private medical insurance (IPMI), and what advantages they offer to clients. Living or working abroad often means coming into contact […]
The annual rise in international private medical insurance premiums: explained
We’re all used to insurance premiums rising year after year. Health insurance, including international cover, is particularly afflicted by this annual increase. And when a client doesn’t claim and yet is still faced with paying more the following year, awkward questions can arise. If this happens, it helps to have a response up your sleeve […]