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Further cover and benefit enhancements added to ALC Health Premier, Classic and Ibérica plans
As part of a review of ALC Health’s PRIMA range of international medical insurance plans, the company has increased the overall annual limits to its Premier, Classic and Ibérica plans and also added as standard newborn congenital cover and a wider choice of routine pregnancy options across each programme, in addition to adding newborn premature cover to its Classic and Ibérica plans. Prima Premier enjoys a new annual policy limit of £2,500,000 ensuring that it continues to remain one of the leading international health insurance programmes available to both individuals and groups looking for comprehensive global health insurance cover....
IPMI Magazine 18 May 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
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Further cover and benefit enhancements added to ALC Health Premier, Classic and Ibérica plans
As part of a review of ALC Health’s PRIMA range of international medical insurance plans, the company has increased the overall annual limits to its Premier, Classic and Ibérica plans and also added as standard newborn congenital cover and a wider choice of routine pregnancy options across each programme, in addition to adding newborn premature cover to its Classic and Ibérica plans. Prima Premier enjoys a new annual policy limit of £2,500,000 ensuring that it continues to remain one of the leading international health insurance programmes available to both individuals and groups looking for comprehensive global health insurance cover....
IPMI Magazine 18 May 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreNew York Ranked Lowest Risk City in the World to Recruit, Employ and Redeploy Workers, According to Aon Hewitt
People Risk Index helps organizations assess talent management risks to improve success of business operations. New York is the lowest risk city in the world for recruiting, employing and relocating employees, according to rankings released today by Aon Hewitt, the global human resources business of Aon plc (NYSE: AON). Aon Hewitt's 2012 People Risk Index measures the risks that organizations face with recruitment, employment and relocation in 131 cities worldwide by analyzing factors as demographics, access to education, talent development, employment practices and government regulations. According to the index, Toronto, Singapore, Montreal and London rounded out the top five lowest risk...
IPMI Magazine 17 May 2012 IPMI Magazine Catastrophic Risk News
Read moreOverseas Health Insurance News: North-east Brazil 'good for property investors'
Expatriate property investors examining Brazilian real estate could realise the best opportunities by buying assets in the north-east of the nation. This is according to BuyAssociation editor Paul Collins, who highlighted the Natal region as a particular hotspot for this kind of purchase. He claimed the area attracts people from across the globe and is the where residential tourism in Brazil is focused. Other locations referenced by the expert include Rio de Janeiro, where "interesting projects" have taken place recently. He noted other cities have also witnessed opportunities for social housing developments in the last few...
IPMI Magazine 13 May 2012 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreHDFC ERGO Launches “Health Claim Services” - in-House Health Claim Servicing department
HDFC ERGO General Insurance, 4th largest private sector general insurance company in India announced the launch of Health Claim Services (HCS) - its in-house health claim servicing department. The main objective behind this initiative is to facilitate faster and transparent claim settlement process. On the announcement, Mr. Mukesh Kumar, Head – Strategic Planning Group said, “In today's era, customer expects to interact with company directly. There is more trust generated with higher accountability involved in servicing the customers. With this internal mechanism we are planning to establish better control on the overall claim settlement process & improve the turnaround...
IPMI Magazine 13 May 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreExpatriate News: Nearly Two-Thirds of Expats Risking Life Overseas Without Protection Cover
A recent William Russell customer survey has revealed that the majority of expatriates are taking the risk of not having any life or income protection insurance in place. Whilst it is generally accepted that taking out suitable international private medical cover represents a prudent investment for expatriates, it would seem that, on the whole, purchasing protection products is not considered as important. The William Russell survey was completed by over 650 expatriate policyholders from all parts of the world. When health insurance clients were asked whether they had any life or income protection insurance in place, with...
IPMI Magazine 04 May 2012 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreAviva's 1st Working Lives Report Outlines the Challenges of Getting Britain's Workers Saving - Full Report Download
New Index shows low engagement levels in the run-up to automatic enrolment Many employers (70%) are aware of pension reform changes but 68% of employees have little or no knowledge of automatic enrolment yet. 43% of employees currently without a pension said they would remain in a scheme once they were automatically enrolled – but opt outs could be significant. Employees are most concerned (53%) about how their pay compares to the cost of living, while employers worry most about keeping up with the competition (58%). More than half (56%) of employees agree pensions are the best way to save for retirement but 55%...
IPMI Magazine 02 May 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreCEGA Enhances Transfer Capabilities For Neonates
CEGA Air Ambulance has enhanced its capabilities in the transport of critical neonates with the acquisition of a new state of the art incubator; the Drager Globetrotter Ti500. The new incubator, which is mounted on a ParAid sled, offers a complete neonatal transport solution. Among its features is a fully integrated ventilator for intubated neonates. It also offers head access and a slide out mattress to allow easy access for intubation or CPR. It replaces CEGA’s current Drager-5400 and is the first incubator of its kind to be offered by a UK fixed wing air ambulance provider.
IPMI Magazine 30 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreOverseas Health Insurance News: Modern diets 'can be harmful'
Expatriates could cut the likelihood of them having to make a medical claim on international travel insurance policies by ensuring their diet is nutritious and healthy. Alison Wyndham, complementary health practitioner, physiotherapist and owner of the Wyndham Centres, pointed out that one can of a leading soft drink contains 30 grams of sugar. Historically, the average person would only eat 10lbs of this substance every year, but this has now skyrocketed to 120lbs, she remarked. The UK's National Health Service (NHS) noted this can cause tooth decay, as well as obesity, which is linked to heart disease...
IPMI Magazine 28 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreInternational SOS response to conflict between Sudan and South Sudan
International SOS, the world's leading medical and security services company, and Control Risks, the world's leading global risk consultancy firm are providing advice and emergency assistance to clients who have travelers and employees in the border vicinity of Sudan and South Sudan. Hostilities between Sudan and South Sudan have escalated significantly since 11 April, when the South Sudanese armycrossed the border into a key oil-producing region claimed by both sides. On 22-23 April, the Sudanese air force bombed several towns in Unity state (South Sudan), killing at least three civilians. While the situation could stabilise in the coming days,...
IPMI Magazine 28 Apr 2012 Emergency Medical and Travel Assistance News
Read morePrivate Medical Insurance: Aviva offers more companies a cost efficient way to fund PMI
Corporate customers of Aviva’s Optimum PMI healthcare cover now have more choice and control over how their policy is funded, following the introduction of a new type of contract, Corporate Excess. The new Corporate Excess option offers companies a new way of funding Optimum PMI, with the opportunity to benefit from cost efficiencies previously only available to larger schemes through a Healthcare Trust option. Companies choosing the new option will have a Corporate Excess set on the policy, from which employee claims are paid. The excess is generally around 80% of the predicted claims fund and is held...
IPMI Magazine 27 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreUHC Develops AHRQ Tool Kit to Guide Hospitals’ Quality Improvement Efforts
Under a grant sponsored by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), UHC in collaboration with the RAND Corporation, has developed a free tool kit to help hospitals improve quality and patient safety. The tool kit, which uses hospital data, is a general guide to using quality improvement methods, with a particular focus on AHRQ quality indicators, including the Inpatient Quality Indicators (IQIs) and Patient Safety Indicators (PSIs). These measures can provide a detailed picture of the quality of care provided without requiring the hospital to resort to using other complex and costly tracking methods. The quality indicators can...
IPMI Magazine 27 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Hospital and Clinic News
Read moreUHC Names Susan Wan as New Associate Vice President of Client Engagement
UHC is proud to announce the appointment of Susan Wan, MPA, to the new position of associate vice president of client engagement, Supply Chain, effective February 15, 2012. Wan is responsible for establishing client relationships and facilitating engagement as well as providing supply chain offerings to UHC members. She also manages UHC Supply Chain request for proposal (RFP) communications. “Susan has demonstrated a high level of commitment to customer service and leadership,” said Jake Groenewold, UHC’s senior vice president, Supply Chain. “In her new role, she will facilitate members’ focus on supply chain tools to help them obtain cost-efficient benefits from...
IPMI Magazine 27 Apr 2012 Executive Appointment Insurance News
Read moreAir Ambulance Worldwide Inc. Announces Miracle Birth in Guantanamo Bay
Air ambulance service provider, Air Ambulance Worldwide Inc., delivers safe, emergency medical air transport internationally to Mom and New Preterm Baby in unlikely Guantanamo Bay. Palm Harbor, FL, April 27, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Late on the evening of March 16, 2012, Ryan Jones, a Flight Coordinator for Air Ambulance Worldwide Inc.’s central dispatch center, received a call for an emergency transfer of a 27-year-old mother and her preterm baby, born at only 34 weeks gestation. The baby had been delivered 6 weeks premature by emergency C-Section in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The facilities there were not adequate enough to handle...
IPMI Magazine 27 Apr 2012 Emergency Medical and Travel Assistance News
Read moreAir Ambulance News: Atlantic Ambulance Takes to the Skies With Third Medevac Helicopter
Atlantic Ambulance Corporation, a subsidiary of Atlantic Health System, the parent company of Morristown, Overlook and Newton Medical Centers and Goryeb Children’s Hospital, this week launched its third medevac helicopter into the skies above northern New Jersey. The new chopper, Atlantic Air Three, will provide service primarily to the residents of Sussex and Passaic Counties. The addition of the helicopter to serve this area follows Atlantic Health System’s merger with Newton Medical Center last year, and reflects the organization’s commitment to providing high-quality services to residents in these communities. “With the growth of our parent organization, Atlantic Health...
IPMI Magazine 27 Apr 2012 Emergency Medical and Travel Assistance News
Read moreAir Critical Care Begins Offering Flight Physicians On-Call 24-7 for Air Ambulance Service
Air Critical Care introduces its new service that offers physicians on any air ambulance flight or medical escort. Medical physicians will be available to fly on any fixed wing air ambulance flight and provide medical attention on both national and international flights. Premier air ambulance flight company, Air Critical Care, announces their on-call air ambulance service that offers for medical physicians to fly with patients aboard medical air transports. Highly-qualified medical doctors are now on-call 24-7 for air ambulance transports flying both domestically in the USA and internationally. Recent demand for flight physicians has signalled the need for Air...
IPMI Magazine 27 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreUse Aviation to Drive Economic Growth and Jobs - UK Aviation Policy is a Great Opportunity
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) encouraged the UK government to use the opportunity of the national aviation policy consultation to enable aviation to generate more economic growth and jobs. Specifically, IATA asked the government to address high taxes and severe capacity constraints while developing policies to support the industry’s commitments on climate change. “The UK is the world’s second largest market for international air travel, bringing enormous benefits to the economy. Aviation in the UK is at the center of over GBP 90 billion of economic activity and supports the livelihoods of nearly 1.8 million people. The connectivity...
IPMI Magazine 27 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreInvestment in the Arctic could reach $100bn in ten years (includes full report download)
A report released by Lloyd’s, in conjunction with Chatham House, has found that investment in the Arctic could reach $100bn within ten years. Sustained high commodity prices are driving renewed interest in Arctic projects across the board, raising the prospect of a transformation of the Arctic’s role in the global economy. But, the report warns, the efforts of governments and businesses must be redoubled to ensure that development of the region does not lead to irreparable damage. Arctic opening: Opportunity and Risk in the High North, says that research to consider the substantial and unique risks businesses will...
IPMI Magazine 27 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreNew York - Long-term rates should rise by year-end
After the decision by the Federal Reserve to maintain the target Fed funds rate at zero to 25 basis points, Swiss Re’s Chief Economist, Kurt Karl, commented: “A strengthening US economy should push up the yield on the 10-year Treasury note this year and next." Karl adds: "The expansion of the US economy continues despite the fragile state of the global economy. Employment has picked up, consumer spending is accelerating, and business investment continues to add to growth. Recent economic indicators for Europe have been mixed, but supportive of our view that the current recession will be mild...
IPMI Magazine 27 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreMunich Re to pay out more than €1.1bn to shareholders
Munich Re is to pay an unchanged dividend of €6.25 per share for the financial year 2011, its payout to shareholders thus again surpassing €1.1bn. Shareholders approved the relevant proposal at yesterday’s Annual General Meeting in Munich. For the current financial year, Munich Re is aiming for a profit of around €2.5bn. Initial estimates indicate that the first quarter was very satisfactory and the quarterly profit is likely to exceed €750m. Looking back at the financial year 2011, CEO Nikolaus von Bomhard told yesterday’s Annual General Meeting: "Due to chance, 2011 presented us with exceptional challenges in reinsurance. For...
IPMI Magazine 27 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Reinsurance News
Read moreInsurance and Assistance linked to Payment Cards and Bank Accounts in Europe
The market for insurance and assistance linked to payment cards and bank accounts in Europe was worth around EUR 4 billion in 2011 London, 26 April 2012 - New research released by Finaccord shows that there is a lively and competitive market for both packaging and cross-selling insurance and assistance policies for insurance and assistance linked to payment cards and bank accounts in most European countries. The value of this market was worth around EUR 4 billion across 20 countries in Europe in 2011 in terms of gross written premiums and other revenues, which is the equivalent of EUR 4...
IPMI Magazine 27 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreAir Ambulance MD - One of the few REAL air ambulance companies around
Air Ambulances are in-air critical care aircrafts that are specially equipped as flying intensive care units. Air ambulance transport is the fastest method of transporting patients in emergency situations from one facility to another, domestic or international. Air Ambulance MD is a global leader in air ambulance services. With 50 years of combined experience and a highly trained medical staff, the compassion and care that goes into our patient's well-being is unmatched. That's our promise to you. We have an in-house medical staff along with our own fleet of Learjets. This is what makes it possible for Air Ambulance...
IPMI Magazine 26 Apr 2012 Emergency Medical and Travel Assistance News
Read moreThe London Clinic Performs a 'World First' with BioPoly Partial Knee Resurfacing
On the 9th January, The London Clinic consultant Mr Dinesh Nathwani successfully performed the world’s first BioPoly partial knee resurfacing procedure. The surgery was conducted through The Advanced Therapies Centre, a newly launched clinical trials facility at The London Clinic, which aims to provide innovative treatment choices for patients through access to trials and novel therapies. BioPoly knee surgery, which enables the patient to immediately weight bear (with the aid of anti-inflammatories), uses a new type of material combining hyaluronic acid and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. When combined, these two materials improve the wear qualities of the prosthesis, whilst...
IPMI Magazine 25 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Hospital and Clinic News
Read moreLeading Worldwide Claims and Emergency Medical Assistance Provider, CEGA, Launch New System
Claims and emergency medical assistance provider, CEGA, is to offer its customers the UK's first full service claims and assistance solution that unites travel and private healthcare claims and emergency medical assistance - thanks to its significant investment in new technology. The new integrated system optimises customer satisfaction and claim resolution times by holding claims, assistance and sales data on a single platform. The technology also enables CEGA to offer an on-line self-service portal for clients and end users. “This investment enables CEGA to provide a seamless, efficient and integrated claims and assistance service; further reinforcing our clients’...
IPMI Magazine 25 Apr 2012 Emergency Medical and Travel Assistance News
Read moreTravel Insurance News: Thrill-Seeking Travelers Catered for as Travel Guard North America Launches Great Outdoors Plan
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News, 25/4/2012. New plan caters to active travelers and sports enthusiasts with coverage for equipment and gear STEVENS POINT, Wis. | April 23, 2012 – With the needs of active and thrill-seeking travelers in mind, Travel Guard North America (www.TravelGuard.com,) a leading travel insurance plan provider, recently launched its new “Great Outdoors” plan. This enhanced plan offers a comprehensive, streamlined travel insurance solution to golfers, sportsmen and adventure-seekers from the trusted...
IPMI Magazine 25 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Travel Insurance News
Read moreCivil unrest drives downgrades in 37 countries in Aon's annual risk assessment of global terrorism and political violence
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News, 25/4/2012. Aon Risk Solutions, the global risk management business of Aon plc (NYSE: AON), urges companies to ensure threats to business continuity are considered as 37 countries were downgraded in the Aon 2012 Terrorism & Political Violence Map, largely due to civil unrest. The continued effects of the global economic crisis were very much in evidence in 2011. As austerity measures and spending cuts took hold, civil unrest, riots, strikes and student protests were...
IPMI Magazine 25 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Catastrophic Risk News
Read moreHow To Get Listed in the International Private Medical Insurance Magazine Provider Network Directory
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News, 25/4/2012. The iPMI Magazine Online Provider Network Directory is a definitive source of international healthcare contacts that delivers pertinent information on leading worldwide leading payors and providers. Classified by industry sector the online company buyer’s guide covers the following classifications: Air Ambulance, Medical and Travel Assistance, Cost Containment, Insurance Brokers and Intermediaries, Consultancy, Insurance – IPMI, Expat, PMI and Travel Insurance, Hospitals and Clinics, Technology, PR and Marketing.
IPMI Magazine 25 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreTravel Insurance Industry News: Travel Insured International Launches New Group Products
Travel Insured International®, the leading privately owned travel insurance provider, has launched a new and improved version of their travel insurance option for group and student group travel protection. The updated Group travel protection programs, which will go into effect April 19, 2012, have been designed in order to provide coverage for group clients’ health, safety, and travel costs. The plans offer medical coverage, an available pre-existing waiver, as well as trip cancellation, all at competitive new rates which make travel insurance even more attractive. “Our group products have always been a differentiator,” states Isaac Cymrot, Vice President of Sales...
IPMI Magazine 20 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Travel Insurance News
Read moreTravel Insurance News: Squaremouth Names Top Travel Insurers for March 2012
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News, 20/4/2012. Squaremouth Names Top Selling Travel Insurance Providers for March 2012 Travel insurance comparison site Squaremouth.com names Travel Insured International as its top selling travel insurance provider for March 2012, capturing almost 19% of the market. Travel Insured, who carries an “A” rating with AM Best, has been the top provider every month in 2012, as well as for the year of 2011. Travel insurance comparison site Squaremouth.com names Travel Insured...
IPMI Magazine 20 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Travel Insurance News
Read moreUnitedHealth Group Reports First Quarter Results
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News, 20/4/2012. UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) today reported first quarter results, highlighted by strong enrollment and revenue growth in each of UnitedHealthcare’s benefits businesses and welldiversified revenue growth at Optum. First quarter 2012 net earnings were $1.31 per share, with continued performance on key financial and operational measures. Stephen J. Hemsley, president and chief executive officer of UnitedHealth Group, said, “We continue to serve customers with high-quality, innovative products and services that consistently...
IPMI Magazine 20 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Insurance Industry Company Results
Read moreClements Worldwide Offers Exciting New Enhancements to Global Health Insurance Program
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News, 20/4/2012. New upgrades to Clements' GLOBALCARE® Program enable customers to benefit from improved international coverage at no extra cost. Clements Worldwide, a leading global provider of international insurance solutions, is continuing to expand medical provider access and introducing best-in-class services to its renowned GlobalCare® health program. Effective immediately, all existing and new GlobalCare customers will benefit from new international health program enhancements with no incremental premium, thanks to Clements’ expansive presence in the...
IPMI Magazine 20 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreHospitals and Health Systems Anticipate that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will Reduce Organizational Revenue
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News, 20/4/2012. HighRoads, the industry leader in SaaS-enabled (software as a service) health care compliance and benefits management, and Sullivan, Cotter and Associates, Inc. (SullivanCotter), a nationally-recognized compensation and human resource management consulting firm, find that 55 percent of hospitals and health systems anticipate a drop in revenue as a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), with 12 percent anticipating an increase in revenue. Perhaps more telltale of the volatile nature the industry...
IPMI Magazine 20 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreNew Commonwealth Fund Survey: One-Quarter of Working-Age Adults Had a Gap in Health Care Coverage in 2011; Buying Coverage on Your Own Not an Affordable Option for Many
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News, 20/4/2012. One of four (26%) working-age U.S. adults experienced a gap in health insurance coverage during 2011, often because they lost or changed jobs, according to a new Commonwealth Fund report that also shows how difficult it is for people to regain health insurance on their own after losing employer-sponsored coverage. About seven of 10 (69%) of those who had a time without health insurance coverage had gone without coverage for a...
IPMI Magazine 20 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreExpatriate Travel Health Medical Insurance: Indigo Expat international health insurance and assistance product reaches €1 million worth of sales premiums
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News, 16/4/2012. Indigo Expat, the health insurance and assistance product, has reached the €1m mark in sales premium less than 3 years after its launch. Developed by Assurances et Conseils Moncey (www.moncey-assurances.com), with the support of Allianz Worldwide Care, Indigo Expat meets the needs of foreigners expatriated in France and Benelux, and of persons from France, Belgium, Luxemburg, Holland, Switzerland and Monaco expatriated all around the world. The Indigo Expat range is...
IPMI Magazine 20 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreExpatriate Medical Insurance News: Visiting the seaside 'improves wellbeing'
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News, 20/4/2012. Expatriates who relocated abroad to a coastal destination might be less likely to claim for medical treatments on international travel insurance policies than those who moved to urban locations, a new study has indicated. The research, which was led by Dr Matthew White and Katherine Ashbullby from the European Centre for Environment and Human Health (ECEHH), as well as colleagues from the School of Psychology, University of Plymouth and Peninsula College...
IPMI Magazine 20 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreExpat Health Insurance News: Turkey 'good for couples of all ages'
Expat health insurance customers of all ages may wish to relocate abroad to Turkey. A spokeswoman for the Turkish Culture and Tourism Office at GotoTurkey.co.uk noted some of the activities people can get up to in the country include mountain biking, whitewater rafting, windsurfing and winter sports. The Aegean district of Alacati combines high-adrenaline sports with gourmet food, shopping and a "pulsing nightlife", she declared. Young and old couples could enjoy romantic experiences in Istanbul or Izmir, the representative remarked. Both of these areas contain good cuisine, year-round music festivals, cinema, places of historical interest and...
IPMI Magazine 18 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreNewly branded offer combines market-leading travel, medical and security expertise to protect travelers and expatriates globally: Intelligo® to be Unveiled at RIMS 2012
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News, 16/4/2012. At this year's RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society) Annual Conference and Expo, experts from AXA Assistance, G4S and iJET International will introduce the partners' global mobility service, Intelligo. Designed to protect business travelers and expatriates on international assignments worldwide, Intelligo delivers comprehensive travel risk management and protection services pre-trip, on location and in case of emergency. Intelligo services are available via a single contract with centralized management procedures and...
IPMI Magazine 16 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreCertified provider of cost containment and medical risk management solutions celebrates 20 years! Happy Birthday GMMI
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News, 16/4/2012. Wow! It's GMMI's 20th Birthday! GMMI is a leading ISO 9001:2008 certified provider of cost containment and medical risk management solutions. At GMMI, we have been setting the industry standard for quality customer service, medical management, and competent claims administration since our inception in 1992. 20 years ago in 1992, GMMI, now the market leader in cost containment, was founded. Twenty years later,...
IPMI Magazine 16 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreAfro Asian Assistance Implements World-Class Multimedia Contact Center in Bahrain
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News, 4/4/2012. Altitude Software, a global leader on contact center technology, today announces that a unique multimedia contact center dedicated to Travel Assistance and Travel Insurance has been launched in Bahrain to support Afro Asian Assistance in boosting service levels and efficiency. Located in Manama, the contact center is powered by the Altitude uCI™ tm solution which provides Afro Asian Assistance with a wealth of advanced IP contact center features such as dialer, voice...
IPMI Magazine 12 Apr 2012 Healthcare Payor IT and Technology
Read moreAirMed makes further fleet changes
Over the past 5 years AirMed has undergone significant development which has seen the introduction of new aircraft, medical equipment and new medical disciplines and expertise. This investment has been extremely successful, with the two Learjet 35As now being the workhorses of the company. “During 2011 the two Learjets flew over 1900 hours and covered over 660,000nm (over 1.2million kms). We had always aimed for them to fly a minimum of 800 hours per year each when we purchased them, but it is always reassuring to find them doing above and beyond what we had predicted”, says Jane...
IPMI Magazine 10 Apr 2012 Emergency Medical and Travel Assistance News
Read moreU.S. severe weather insurance losses breach $1.2bn in March
Aon Benfield, the global reinsurance intermediary and capital advisor of Aon plc (NYSE:AON), today releases the latest edition of its Global Catastrophe Recap report, which reviews the natural disaster perils that occurred worldwide during March. Published by Impact Forecasting, the firm's catastrophe model development center of excellence, the report reveals that a significant severe weather outbreak impacted parts of the U.S. Midwest, the Tennessee Valley and the Southeast during the first week of March, killing at least 41 people. The U.S. Storm Prediction Center (SPC) cited at least 65 tornado touchdowns, including two EF-4 tornadoes that caused extensive damage in...
IPMI Magazine 06 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Catastrophic Risk News
Read morePrivate Jet MD Memberships To Be Available through the Rapidly Growing And Popular Concierge Health Care Providers Nationwide
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News, 4/4/2012. People demand the very best they can afford, and that is paramount in healthcare when one gets sick or injured. While traveling away from home or to foreign countries, one has little knowledge about the breadth and quality of locally available health care services. This is a significant health risk that is eliminated by a membership in Private Jet MD, as this policy assures that any needed emergency medical services that...
IPMI Magazine 04 Apr 2012 Emergency Medical and Travel Assistance News
Read moreEurop Assistance Spain Selects Acme Packet for Session Border Control and Session Management in Its Contact Center
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News, 4/4/2012. Leading Spanish Insurance Provider Deploys Acme Packet for Two-Month ROI, Service Agility, Interoperability, and Security. Acme Packet(R) APKT -2.62% , the leader in session delivery networks, today announced that Europ Assistance, a leading insurance provider of home and family health, travel and automotive care services, selected Acme Packet to help maximize the benefits from its newly deployed SIP trunk. Europ Assistance is using the Acme Packet Net-Net Enterprise Session Director for...
IPMI Magazine 04 Apr 2012 Healthcare Payor IT and Technology
Read morePrestige Plus plan launch for AXA PPP International
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News, 3/4/2012. AXA PPP International is extending its medical insurance options for individuals and employees living overseas with the introduction of a new top-of-the-range plan available on 1 April 2012. Designed for people who want the reassurance of comprehensive cover – and more – and with out-patient charges for drugs and dressings, diagnostic tests and specialist consultations paid in full, Prestige Plus provides an extensive range of benefits, including:
IPMI Magazine 03 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreMHRA approves investigation of revolutionary new cancer treatment at The London Clinic
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News, 3/4/2012. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved in record time, the initiation of a Phase II clinical trial to investigate the potential of CyberKnife induced tumour damage, in combination with an immune system stimulant from skin injections in treating advanced metastatic colorectal cancer. This is to be undertaken at The London Clinic’s new Advanced Therapies Centre. The new immunotherapy IMM-101 (an immunotherapeutic agent containing Heat-killed Mycobacterium...
IPMI Magazine 03 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Hospital and Clinic News
Read moreSimple health care precautions to avoid a thriller in Manila
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News, 3/4/2012. The Republic of the Philippines consists of over 7000 islands centred around 800 km from the Asian mainland between Taiwan and Borneo. The capital Manila has a population of around 16.6 million, but with a total population of close to 94 million, the Philippines is the world’s twelfth most populous country. Inevitably, spread over such a large area, any comments regarding healthcare are bound to be general, as clearly both the...
IPMI Magazine 03 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreRegional Employers Urged to Focus on their Employees’ Health and Safety
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News, 28/3/2012. Seminar in Dubai highlights importance of an Employer's Duty of Care. Dubai, March 28, 2012-- International SOS, the world’s leading international healthcare, medical and security assistance company, hosted together with Clyde & Co, one of the largest international law firms with an expansive presence across the Middle East, a seminar on Managing the Risks of your Mobile Workforce. The seminar focused on a central theme of the ‘Duty of Care’ that employers...
IPMI Magazine 28 Mar 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
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IPMI Magazine 27 Mar 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreMondial Assistance supports new comprehensive medical travel complications insurance
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 27/3/2012. Medical tourism becomes safer for medical tourists with the launch of insurance specifically for people traveling abroad to obtain medical treatment. “Episodes Medical Travel Insurance offers travelers protection against certain risks of surgery along with safeguards against medical emergencies, lost luggage and trip delays,” says Stephen K. Watkins, CEO of Mondial Assistance (Thailand) Co. Ltd, which is providing in-country support in Thailand. Episodes coverage is unique, combining standard travel insurance with...
IPMI Magazine 27 Mar 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreNow Health streamlines claims administration for large groups
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 26/3/2012. Now Health International, the international private medical insurance provider, has removed the requirement for large group members to provide a doctor’s signature or original receipts for all new claims, regardless of size. The change, which applies specifically to experience-rated groups with 50+ members, is a shift away from the industry norm that typically requires members to provide this information. Customers will benefit from a reduction in what can be a...
IPMI Magazine 26 Mar 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreHealth Shield: Innovation and Product Development is Key in 2012 HCP Market - According To Intermediaries
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 24/3/2012. Innovation and product development will be key to success in 2012, according to a survey of healthcare intermediaries. The research – carried out amongst 1000 specialist brokers – has revealed that 98 per cent of respondents believe that innovation and an appetite to continually develop products in line with market forces are important factors for health cash plan providers. Respondents of the survey – commissioned by award-winning corporate...
IPMI Magazine 24 Mar 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreHealth insurance rate hikes in nine states deemed excessive by HHS
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 22/3/2012. Secretary Sebelius calls on insurance companies to drop unreasonable rate hikes Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today that health insurance premium increases in nine states have been deemed “unreasonable” under the rate review authority granted by the Affordable Care Act. "Thanks to the Affordable Care Act consumers are no longer in the dark about their health insurance premiums," said Secretary Sebelius. "Now, insurance...
IPMI Magazine 22 Mar 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreInternational SOS: Medical and Security assistance providers important to doing business in Iraq
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 21/3/2012. Organizations must plan ahead to ensure the safety of their employees. International SOS, the world’s leading international healthcare, medical and security assistance company, together with RMSI, recently hosted a webinar highlighting the challenges facing businesses operating in Iraq, particularly in light of the recent withdrawal of the US troops. The webinar discussed issues ranging from the current security situation in Iraq, to the medical precautions that companies need to take to...
IPMI Magazine 21 Mar 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreGemalto to Issue an Additional 15 Million eHealth Cards in 2012 for AOK Insurees
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 20/3/2012. Germany’s Largest Health Insurance Fund to Receive New Batch of Second-Generation Microprocessor Cards Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, will issue an additional 15 million second-generation eHealth cards (“eGK”, elektronische Gesundheitskarte) to AOK in 2012. AOK (“Allgemeine Ortskrankenkasse)”, the Health Insurance Fund, looks after around 25 million people, approximately one third of the population in Germany. Last year alone Gemalto issued two and a half...
IPMI Magazine 20 Mar 2012 Healthcare Payor IT and Technology
Read moreChannel Metrics: Consumer Distribution Trends in UK Financial Services
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 19/3/2012. Can insurers use cashback websites to outflank aggregators? Consumers in the UK have become less and less loyal to their financial services providers for many years, helped by the internet and especially by online aggregators. Now a new distribution channel has emerged that could enable insurance companies to combat aggregators, but at the risk of encouraging to customers to switch even more often. Cashback websites, led by Quidco and Top Cashback, have...
IPMI Magazine 19 Mar 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreTreatment Abroad New Medical Tourism Research Study Released: Fewer than 1 in 10 Medical Tourists are Covered by Specialist Insurance
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 19/3/2012. New Medical Tourism Research Study Released: 9 Out of 10 Medical Tourists would do it again . Major new survey reveals the latest trends in travelling overseas for surgery: most saved thousands on treatment, 90% would recommend it to others, Belgium is number 1 choice. A major new study released today reveals the latest trends in travelling overseas for medical treatment, be it for health-related, dental, infertility, obesity or cosmetic treatment or...
IPMI Magazine 19 Mar 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreBack To Basics - Examining the Quality and Availability of International Private Medical Insurance
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 19/3/2012. Bells and whistles and fancy additions to international healthcare policies are all very well, but when it comes down to it, most people need effective and reliable cover for basic healthcare problems and situations – bottom line benefits without which everyday life cannot continue. When looking at setting up an international PMI policy, it pays therefore to go back to basics and examine carefully what you may need in terms...
IPMI Magazine 19 Mar 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreNow Health extends 5% premium discount campaign
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 19/3/2012. International private medical insurance provider, Now Health International, has extended its price promotion to brokers, offering a 5% premium reduction on individual new business quotations. The discount, available to new individual clients on a full medical underwriting basis, will apply to quotations until 30 June 2012. Alex Dalton Europe Managing Director, explains: “We initially ran the campaign for six months from September last year but, due to...
IPMI Magazine 19 Mar 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreConsumer Automotive Financial Services in Emerging Global Markets: Insurance
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 14/3/2012. Car dealers, manufacturers and importers are key distributors of motor insurance in a market estimated at USD 19.8 billion for personal cars London, 14 March 2012 – Motor insurance is one of the most important components of non-life insurance in any country, and is especially important in emerging markets where other lines of business are less developed. Recent research by Finaccord into ten emerging markets shows that the automotive trade (represented...
IPMI Magazine 14 Mar 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreResults of William Russell’s customer surveys revealed
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 14/3/2012. Leading international expatriate insurance providers William Russell are delighted to announce the results of their customer satisfaction surveys for 2011. As part of their commitment to maintaining the highest level of service, William Russell issue a range of surveys to policyholders in order to canvas feedback on how to improve customer experience. The overall response from these surveys was overwhelmingly positive, with William Russell once again being recognised by...
IPMI Magazine 14 Mar 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreZurich’s Annual Report 2011 available now
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 9/3/2012. Zurich Financial Services Group (Zurich) have announced that its Annual Report 2011 and Annual Review 2011 are now available on www.zurich.com. The Annual Report 2011 includes the financial information published on February 16, 2012 at Zurich's Annual Results Reporting 2011. Zurich Financial Services Group (Zurich) is a leading multi-line insurance provider with a global network of subsidiaries and offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East as...
IPMI Magazine 09 Mar 2012 IPMI Magazine Insurance Industry Company Results
Read moreAviva Delivers Strong Operating Performance in 2011 - Full Report and Financials
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 8/3/2012. Andrew Moss, group chief executive, commented: “We delivered a strong operating performance in 2011. Despite challenging market conditions we have beaten all our operating targets. We have made good strategic progress, focusing on markets where we will grow and earn higher returns. “Aviva continues to perform well, even in tough times. We made great progress in the UK, growing profits and market share and we increased operating profits in...
IPMI Magazine 08 Mar 2012 IPMI Magazine Insurance Industry Company Results
Read moreConsumer Automotive Financial Services in Emerging Global Markets
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 8/3/2012. In ten emerging economies, surging car sales have doubled the value of their automotive finance and leasing markets in five years, to reach USD 182 billion London, 7 March 2011 – The future of the global automotive industry lies firmly in the world’s emerging markets, where car sales have risen faster than in the developed world for several years. Even the global financial crisis did not stop both new and used...
IPMI Magazine 08 Mar 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreGrounded Ships and Airline Consolidations Draw Attention to Travel Insurance
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 8/3/2012. Travelers, however, are more likely to use plans for more common disruptions, says Travel Guard North America. The travel industry has seen its fair share of major changes and developments in recent years, and 2012 shows no signs of slowing down. The Costa Concordia disaster that struck during wave season, coupled with the very recent robbing of Carnival Splendor cruisers while on a tour excursion in Mexico, have left cruisers with questions...
IPMI Magazine 08 Mar 2012 IPMI Magazine Travel Insurance News
Read moreErik Heusel named Worldwide Director of Market Management at Allianz Global Assistance
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 8/3/2012. Allianz Global Assistance announces the nomination of Erik Heusel to the position of Worldwide Director of Market Management. Erik Heusel accompanies the Executive Committee in defining the strategy for Allianz Global Assistance. His role is to identify key strategic directions and to share best commercial and marketing practices observed within Allianz Global Assistance entities with the aim to optimise business activities worldwide. "Erik is taking the reins of...
IPMI Magazine 08 Mar 2012 Executive Appointment Insurance News
Read moreAfghanistan: MSF Opens Maternity Hospital in Khost
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 8/3/2012. The international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has opened a new maternity hospital in eastern Khost Province in Afghanistan, which will provide pregnant women in the region with desperately needed high-quality health care. Decades of conflict have left Afghanistan with maternal and child mortality rates among the highest in the world.
IPMI Magazine 08 Mar 2012 IPMI Magazine Hospital and Clinic News
Read moreAir Ambulance News: Two year old Guernsey girl renames air ambulance
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 8/3/2012. Amaris Bougourd may only be two and a half, but she has taken a trip in an air ambulance completely in her stride - and has even left her mark by giving the aeroplane a new name. When Amaris was flown home to Guernsey by CEGA Air Ambulance recently, after an operation in Southampton to repair the socket on her left hip, her escorting nurse wanted her to feel as...
IPMI Magazine 08 Mar 2012 Emergency Medical and Travel Assistance News
Read moreVideo Air Ambulance News: London’s Air Ambulance Makes History as UK's 1st Air Ambulance to Carry Blood on Board
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 7/3/2012. Continuing to be at the forefront of medical innovation, London’s Air Ambulance, will make history as the first air ambulance in the UK to carry blood on board its aircraft and cars. Every day in London, victims of major trauma are attended by London’s Air Ambulance. Many of these patients are suffering from catastrophic bleeding. Some die at the scene from blood loss and never make it to hospital. Until...
IPMI Magazine 07 Mar 2012 Emergency Medical and Travel Assistance News
Read moreAir Ambulance News: National Air Ambulance Becomes EURAMI Accredited
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 6/3/2012. National Air Ambulance based in Ft. Lauderdale, FL (KFLL) has received full accreditation “special care” from EURAMI. Patrick Frawley, NAA sales manager, states, “This certification provides the recognition of the high standard that is synonymous with National Air Ambulance. EURAMI also enhances the brand we have been building since 1976, when we became the first licensed air ambulance company by the state of Florida.”
IPMI Magazine 06 Mar 2012 Emergency Medical and Travel Assistance News
Read moreAERO JET INTERNATIONAL AND AIR AMBULANCE PROFESSIONALS ANNOUNCE MERGER
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 5/3/2012. We are excited to announce that Aero Jet International (AJI) and Air Ambulance Professionals (AAP) have combined in a merger. The combination of both companies will create the leading dedicated fixed-wing air ambulance services provider in the United States. AJI has 15 years of Service and AAP has 22 years of service in providing medical air ambulance transports throughout the Western Hemisphere. The combined aircraft total 5 Learjet 35As in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and a Cessna 402...
IPMI Magazine 05 Mar 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreCSOS(TM) Announces Compliance with International EMS Protocols
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 5/3/2012 China's first emergency assistance specialist with a global servicing capability and hospital network, announced today that it has been in full compliance with international emergency medical service (EMS) protocols as an initiative to promote best emergency care practices and medical excellence for government agencies, insurance companies, institutional clients and to the general public in China. "Patient care and safety are a top priority of an air or ground inter-facility medical transport service, and this compliance will ensure...
IPMI Magazine 05 Mar 2012 Emergency Medical and Travel Assistance News
Read moreAssura Medical changes name to Virgin Care
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 2/3/2012 Virgin Care is the new name for Assura Medical, one of the fastest growing independent providers of NHS services, following the company’s announcement today. Virgin Care provides over 80 NHS services right across the country including community-based intermediate NHS services, GP-led walk-in and healthcare centres, urgent care centres, out of hours, community diagnostics and GP practices. Virgin Group acquired a majority stake in Assura Medical in March 2010, but did not change the company name...
IPMI Magazine 03 Mar 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreBupa launches UK Sport partnership with the world’s first human vault
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 2/3/2012 Champion gymnast Dan Keatings will complete a world first by teaming up with Britain's Got Talent winners Spelbound to perform a display using a 'human vault'. Spelbound will build the vault using only their bodies before Dan performs his routine over it to launch Bupa's partnership with UK Sport - as its Official Health Insurance Partner. For the last 10 years, Bupa has been working in partnership with UK Sport, the organisation that funds elite athletes...
IPMI Magazine 02 Mar 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read morePrivate Medical Insurance Market News: Simplyhealth launches new cash plan module to cover private medical insurance excess
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 2/3/2012. Following market demand, Simplyhealth is adding a new module to its corporate cash plan to cover private medical insurance excess. Simply Cash Plan starts from just £1 per employee per week for the basic plan, and from 1 April 2012, employers can choose up to five different modules, to help support their employees' healthcare needs. Howard Hughes, Head of Employer Marketing says: "Over the past 12 months we have seen an increase in demand for cash plans to...
IPMI Magazine 02 Mar 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreUnitedHealthcare to Strengthen Service to Florida with Purchase of Preferred Care Partners and Medica HealthCare
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 1/3/2012. Demonstrating the company’s continued commitment to serving health care consumers across Florida, UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) company, has agreed to purchase Preferred Care Partners (Preferred Care) and Medica HealthCare Plans (Medica), senior-focused health plans with operations primarily in South and Central Florida. The acquisitions will be two separate transactions.
IPMI Magazine 01 Mar 2012 Insurance Industry Mergers and Acquisitions News
Read moreNew UnitedHealthcare Health4Me Mobile App Gives Consumers Instant Access to Their Critical Health Information
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 1/3/2012. UnitedHealthcare is making it easier for its plan participants to take greater control of their health through a new mobile app, Health4Me. Now available for the Apple iPhone and iPad – and coming to the Android this spring. Health4Me brings important health information for people on the go. The free mobile app provides millions of UnitedHealthcare employer plan participants 24/7 access to a registered nurse, enables them to locate a nearby in-network physician, hospital or other medical...
IPMI Magazine 01 Mar 2012 Healthcare Payor IT and Technology
Read moreAllianz Worldwide Care Launches Dormancy Option with Pacific Prime
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 1/3/2012. International health insurer Allianz Worldwide Care has developed an innovative new dormancy option in collaboration with Pacific Prime Insurance Brokers Co. Ltd. This new plan feature, called Freedom, will be available to all private individuals selecting one of Allianz Worldwide Care’s international health insurance plans through Pacific Prime.
IPMI Magazine 01 Mar 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreAustralia's Work Health & Safety laws are changing. Are you ready?
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 29/2/2012 Leap Year Day 2012. International SOS is hosting a webinar to educate Australian companies and global companies with staff based in Australia on the new Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) laws. The new laws, which are being rolled out across in each Australian jurisdiction and have come into effect in some states and territories already, set an expected standard of care for all employees, contractors and vendors.
IPMI Magazine 29 Feb 2012 Emergency Medical and Travel Assistance News
Read morePrivate Medical Insurance: InterGlobal increases focus on Asia with senior promotions
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 25/2/2012. International private medical (PMI) insurer, InterGlobal, has further strengthened its business development and operational teams in Asia with a number of senior promotions. Tony Valin has been appointed Regional Operations Manager – Asia and Alistair Dickman has been appointed Country Manager, Singapore. Both report to Steve Conway, Regional General Manager – Asia.
IPMI Magazine 25 Feb 2012 Executive Appointment Insurance News
Read moreNHS Postcode Lottery is Restricting Access to Drugs like Avastin and Abiraterone on the Cancer Drugs Fund; only available through the Cancer Drugs Fund or through Private Medical Insurance.
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 25/2/2012. The UK government Cancer Drugs Fund enables cancer sufferers without private medical cover to benefit from treatment not available on the NHS. However, with a postcode lottery dictating the availability of this service, and with the initiative due to end in 2014, Brits may soon need to look for alternative ways of accessing lifesaving cancer drugs like Avastin, Abiraterone and Yervoy. The Cancer Drugs Fund was set up in 2010 to give patients without...
IPMI Magazine 25 Feb 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreAXA PPP International launches ‘MyGlobe’
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 24/2/2012. AXA PPP International has introduced a new online service to support members of its health insurance schemes. From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, ‘MyGlobe’ provides a wealth of information on 247 countries – helping members to find their feet in unfamiliar surroundings. Should they need medical treatment, members can access information on AXA PPP International’s global network of 10,000 healthcare providers – where, for ease of reference, facilities are listed by country, city and speciality. MyGlobe also...
IPMI Magazine 24 Feb 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreAIG Reports Fourth Quarter 2011 Net Income of $19.8 Billion
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 24/2/2012. American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) have reported net income attributable to AIG of $19.8 billion for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, compared to $11.2 billion in the prior year quarter. Diluted earnings per share were $10.43 for the fourth quarter and $16.60 for the prior year quarter. For the full year 2011, net income attributable to AIG was $17.8 billion compared to $7.8 billion in 2010. Diluted earnings per share were $9.44 for the...
IPMI Magazine 24 Feb 2012 IPMI Magazine Insurance Industry Company Results
Read moreThe London Clinic cements its partnership with the Middle East
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 24/2/2012. The London Clinic recently returned from the Arab Health Exhibition and Congress 2012 in Dubai, UAE – the largest event of its kind in the Middle East, attended by more than 65,000 international healthcare professionals. The annual event allowed the Clinic to showcase it’s world leading medical expertise in specialties such as cancer, bariatrics, orthopaedics, liver and endovascular surgery as a number of our key consultants led seminars in these areas, sharing best practice...
IPMI Magazine 24 Feb 2012 IPMI Magazine Hospital and Clinic News
Read moreThe London Clinic cements its partnership with the Middle East
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 24/2/2012. The London Clinic recently returned from the Arab Health Exhibition and Congress 2012 in Dubai, UAE – the largest event of its kind in the Middle East, attended by more than 65,000 international healthcare professionals. The annual event allowed the Clinic to showcase it’s world leading medical expertise in specialties such as cancer, bariatrics, orthopaedics, liver and endovascular surgery as a number of our key consultants led seminars in these areas, sharing best practice...
IPMI Magazine 24 Feb 2012 IPMI Magazine Hospital and Clinic News
Read moreInternational Health Insurance News: UAE 'good for property investment'
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 24/2/2012. Expatriates considering relocating abroad may wish to take out international health insurance and move to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This is because the property market has "very good" prospects in the medium and long term, BuyAssociation editor Paul Collins explained. He said many investors were not looking this far into the future when they purchased real estate in the country, which created "a lot of the problems" this market experienced. Many enterprises are...
IPMI Magazine 24 Feb 2012 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreRisk Management in a Time of Global Uncertainty
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 24/2/2012. Zurich have announced the results of a new survey “Risk Management in a Time of Global Uncertainty” conducted in collaboration with Harvard Business Review Analytic Services (HBRAS). While global companies are intensifying their focus on enterprise-wide risk management (ERM) in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis and recession, most corporate leaders believe their companies have a long way to go in building an effective, risk-aware culture. Over two-thirds of 1,419 business executives surveyed in the...
IPMI Magazine 24 Feb 2012 IPMI Magazine Catastrophic Risk News
Read moreZurich assesses impact of floods in Thailand and revises estimate of earthquakes in New Zealand
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 24/2/2012. Zurich Financial Services Group (Zurich) announced that based on preliminary estimates it expects the impact of the floods in Thailand, the increased cost of the earthquakes in New Zealand, and the further benefits of recoveries from its global aggregate catastrophe reinsurance cover in total, for the fourth quarter 2011, to range between USD 200 - 250 million.
IPMI Magazine 24 Feb 2012 IPMI Magazine Catastrophic Risk News
Read moreUnderstanding profitability in life insurance is a vital: Swiss Re’s newest sigma publication
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 24/2/2012. Swiss Re’s newest sigma publication offers a guide to the fundamentals of understanding and measuring life profitability. While life insurers have a good value proposition for their policyholders, they lack an easy and understandable way to explain to other stakeholders how they create value and earn profits. Swiss Re’s latest sigma study, “Understanding profitability in life insurance”, discusses the need to arrive at a standard framework for communicating the value and performance of life insurance companies. ...
IPMI Magazine 24 Feb 2012 IPMI Magazine Reinsurance News
Read moreNicolas Burnet appointed Chief Financial Officer of Global Life business
Zurich Financial Services Group (Zurich) announces the appointment of Nicolas Burnet (43, U.S. citizen) to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Global Life, with immediate effect. Mr. Burnet, currently Chief Risk Officer Global Life, succeeds Joachim Masur who has been appointed to the positions of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Zurich Switzerland and CEO of General Insurance Switzerland. In his new position, Mr. Burnet will be responsible for leading the Global Life finance team to effectively support the delivery of Global Life's strategic aspirations. He will report to Kevin Hogan, CEO Global Life, and Pierre Wauthier, CFO Zurich, and be...
IPMI Magazine 24 Feb 2012 Executive Appointment Insurance News
Read moreSwiss Re reports strong net income of USD 2.6 billion for 2011 and remains focused on achieving financial targets in 2012
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 24/2/2012. Swiss Re reports strong net income of USD 2.6 billion for the full-year 2011, despite an exceptional natural catastrophe burden. By focusing firmly on its core businesses and the implementation of its strategy, the Swiss Re Group is well positioned to outperform and to capture unique growth opportunities in 2012. Michel M. Liès, Swiss Re's Group Chief Executive Officer, says: "With a successful year behind us and a modest but broad market turn underway, Swiss Re...
IPMI Magazine 24 Feb 2012 IPMI Magazine Insurance Industry Company Results
Read moreInternational Private Medical Insurance Online Provider Magazine Launch 2012 Health Insurance Media Kit
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 23/2/2012 International Private Medical Insurance Magazine (iPMIM), the voice of the international private medical insurance provider market, is proud to announce the launch of the new 2012 iPMIM media kit. Providing the best information about patients insurance, provided by market leading international medical insurance companies, the 2012 iPMIM media pack presents the most up-to-date information about our readership, circulation, traffic, features and objectives. iPMIM 2012 Media kit presents our strategic industry partners and clients. iPMIM represents a wide range...
IPMI Magazine 24 Feb 2012 IPMI Magazine Private Medical Insurance News
Read moreInternational Healthcare Online Provider Directory
108 Medical Chambers
At 108 Harley Street our objective is to provide the highest standard of medical care with the minimum of delay in relaxing and friendly surroundings. Over the years 108 Medical Chambers evolved as an increasing number of prominent consultants joined the Practice, as the traditional role of the General Surgeon was replaced by Super Specialists. The London Breast Clinic established the first multidisciplinary team in private practice in 1991 and has been undertaking regular review and audit since then. It was in the first tranche of BUPA Approved Breast Units receiving its original recognition in 1999. Other specialist clinics include...
IPMI Magazine 16 Dec 2011 Hospitals and Clinic Buyers Guide
Read moreAero Jet International
Air ambulance transportation by Aero Jet International Aero Jet International is a well-respected and prominently established emergency air transport American company with over 18 years of experience in the health care emergency transport flight industry. With offices in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and San Juan, Puerto Rico, Aero Jet specializes in the successful, speedy and safe transport of patients needing to be transferred home or to a more appropriate medical facility worldwide. Aero Jet International is committed to excellent patient care from the initial emergency phone call, arranging appropriate travel documentation and ensuring exceptional medical staff and aircraft safety. Air ambulance services Aero Jet...
IPMI Magazine 16 Mar 2012 IPMI Magazine Air Ambulance Buyers Guide
Read moreAfrica Assist
Company: Africa Assist Address: Coming Soon Phone: +27 83 300 3927 Fax: +27 086 519 2198 Email: africa_assist@telkomsa.net africaassist@yahoo.com mednetwork@telkomsa.net Web: http://africa-assist.co.za/
IPMI Magazine 21 Oct 2011 Travel and Medical Assistance Online Buyers Guide
Read moreAir Ambulance 1
Air Ambulance 1 combines professional aero medical transport teams with exceptional aircraft to provide an outstanding level of patient care. Years of experience in the aviation and medical industry allows us to ease clients through the planning process. We offer a “VIP” service to accommodate special requests for worldwide medical air travel. Leading Customer Support 24/7 Instant Online Quotes Operator Available 24/7 Year Round Supervised Trip from Origin to Destination Consistent Management from Quote to Invoice Superior Quality of Care Proficient Assessment to Ensure Appropriate Medical Crew Advanced Medical Tools and Equipment Continuous Medical Monitoring with Bed-to-Bed Care Representation for Over 100 Aircraft Worldwide Company: Air Ambulance 1 Address: Coming Soon Phone: +1 832...
IPMI Magazine 05 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Air Ambulance Buyers Guide
Read moreAir Ambulance MD
Air Ambulance MD is one of the global leaders in air ambulance services. We have our own in-house medical staff, pilots, ground crew, all-Learjet fleet, and an always prepared air ambulance operations center. Air Ambulance MD is a dedicated domestic and international air ambulance company based out of Florida. With a company owned fleet of Learjets and a highly trained in-house pilots and medical staff, you can rest assured that Air Ambulance MD is the safe choice to bring your loved ones home fast. Save money on broker fees by having your services provided by an actual air...
IPMI Magazine 26 Apr 2012 Travel and Medical Assistance Online Buyers Guide
Read moreAir Ambulance MD
Air Ambulance MD is one of the global leaders in air ambulance services. We have our own in-house medical staff, pilots, ground crew, all-Learjet fleet, and an always prepared air ambulance operations center. Air Ambulance MD is a dedicated domestic and international air ambulance company based out of Florida. With a company owned fleet of Learjets and a highly trained in-house pilots and medical staff, you can rest assured that Air Ambulance MD is the safe choice to bring your loved ones home fast. Save money on broker fees by having your services provided by an actual air...
IPMI Magazine 26 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Air Ambulance Buyers Guide
Read moreAir Medical LTD
2010 marked AirMed’s 25th year of business aviation operations. The company has today become a specialist and a European market leader in the supply of air ambulance repatriation services as well as providing an efficient and hassle free service to the freight and passenger charter markets. Today, the company remains faithful to its long standing philosophy of total commitment to customer service, achieved through constant attention to detail. In the past 7 years AirMed has invested over $12million in new aircraft, medical equipment and maintenance facilities. A dedicated and longstanding team with many years experience, combined with consistent...
IPMI Magazine 10 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Air Ambulance Buyers Guide
Read moreAirMed International
AirMed International is the leading air medical transportation company in the United States with 18,000+ missions under its wings. The only thing to expect when you are traveling is the unexpected. Fortunately, if you are an AirMed member, we can rescue you from the unthinkable. Enroll now in an AirMed membership, a superior alternative to typical travel insurance. Our low cost air ambulance memberships protect you and your family from costly medical evacuations--no hidden fees, no deductibles, no 'pre-existing' restrictions. You can become an AirMed member for as little as $115. So you see, an air ambulance membership doesn't...
IPMI Magazine 16 Mar 2012 IPMI Magazine Air Ambulance Buyers Guide
Read moreALC Health
à la carte healthcare (ALC Health) is an award winning international medical insurer who for over 10 years has been protecting the health of private clients, companies and organisations across the globe. The company continues to grow and develop on a philosophy of ensuring that every policyholder whether as a private individual or a member of a corporate group is assured of the highest level of personal service and support. With many of ALC Health’s employees having both lived abroad and gained considerable experience of working in the international medical insurance industry for many years, the company understands the importance of international medical...
IPMI Magazine 05 Oct 2011 Insurance Online Buyers Guide
Read moreAPRIL Medibroker
APRIL Medibroker is an independent specialist broker advising expatriates on their choice of international medical or healthcare insurance. APRIL Medibroker's team work almost exclusively across the Internet, offering an ever-increasing range of medical insurance products. APRIL Medibroker always endeavour to offer our clients both Best Advice and Best Value. Only by using a dedicated international health insurance broker are you going to get unbiased, expert advice and ongoing support to make sure that you and your family or employees have the best available protection, and there are no unwelcome surprises waiting round the corner. April Medibroker is here to help you...
IPMI Magazine 28 Sep 2011 Insurance Online Buyers Guide
Read moreAsia Medical Assistance
AMA Assistance, also known within the industry as "Asia Medical Assistance" still remains an independent pan Asian based Medical and technical Assistance market leader with an experience of over 35 years putting quality and efficiency on the forefront. With a total of 6 offices in Asia and Europe AMA is geographically divided to locally deliver the best services in its class. AMA INDIA/New Delhi/NCR (For South Asia) opsindia@asiamedassist.org AMA China/ Chengdu (For mainland China) opschina@asiamedassist.org AMA Lanka/Colombo (For Sri-Lanka and Maldives) opslanka@asiamedassist.org AMA Thailand/ Bangkok (For South East Asia) opsthailand@asiamedassist.org AMA Nepal/Kathmandu (For Nepal) opsnepal@asiamedassist.org AMA Europe (Vienna)-Langenlois (For Europe) opseurope@asiamedassist.org www.asiamedassist.org
IPMI Magazine 15 Mar 2012 Travel and Medical Assistance Online Buyers Guide
Read moreAssistNet
AssistNet is a global consortium, of independently operated travel, medical, legal and technical assistance companies, forming one unique healthcare provider network that delivers best of breed healthcare services and consultation. AssistNet is a turnkey travel, medical, technical and legal assistance network with over 200 years of cross border healthcare expertise. AssistNet delivers international healthcare and travel, medical, technical, legal and roadside assistance services to the: Insurance, Assistance, Military & Armed Forces, Technology, Oil and Gas, Waste Water, Construction, Mining, Aviation and media industries, worldwide. Our mission remains constant at all times, in all places and with all customers: To deliver the highest...
IPMI Magazine 23 Aug 2011 Travel and Medical Assistance Online Buyers Guide
Read moreAssistNet
AssistNet is a global consortium, of independently operated travel, medical, legal and technical assistance companies, forming one unique healthcare provider network that delivers best of breed healthcare services and consultation. AssistNet is a turnkey travel, medical, technical and legal assistance network with over 200 years of cross border healthcare expertise. AssistNet delivers international healthcare and travel, medical, technical, legal and roadside assistance services to the: Insurance, Assistance, Military & Armed Forces, Technology, Oil and Gas, Waste Water, Construction, Mining, Aviation and media industries, worldwide. Our mission remains constant at all times, in all places and with all customers: To deliver the highest...
IPMI Magazine 23 Aug 2011 Cost Containment & Case Management Company Guide
Read moreAthens Assistance
Athens Assistance is a travel, medical, legal, roadside and technical assistance company in Athens, Greece. Athens Assistance has been delivering travel assistance, and cost containment services, in Greece, for over 15 years. Managed by the founder and owner, Dr. Dimitris Koliniatis, Athens Assistance is a professional provider of travel assistance services in Greece and Cyprus. Anytime, at any place around the world, an immediate precious help just when you need it, for you, your family or your companion, your goods and property. For illness, accident, evacuation, loss, car damage or theft – when in troubles, traveling or at home, a...
IPMI Magazine 01 Mar 2012 Travel and Medical Assistance Online Buyers Guide
Read moreAugsburg Air Ambulance
Augsburg Air Ambulance is a leading provider of worldwide air ambulance flights and medical assistance services. The Augsburg Air Ambulance central flight dispatch centre, located in Germany, manages and administratesInternational Air Ambulance missions and commercial medical escorts, that are conducted by the Learjet 55, King Air 200, Learjet 35a, Challenger and Boeing 737. Augsburg Air Ambulance transports ICU patients hospital to hospital on an international scale with the full support of an international network of ground ambulance providers, hospitals and clinics. Complimented and supported by an in house team of paramedics and physicians Augsburg Air Ambulance delivers services in traditional...
IPMI Magazine 07 Sep 2011 IPMI Magazine Air Ambulance Buyers Guide
Read moreCellTrak Technologies
CellTrak Technologies is a healthcare IT and technology company specializing in Mobile Applications for homecare and healthcare staff. CellTrak Technologies provides wireless, mobile, home healthcare technology, GPS mapping solutions and remote monitoring informatics. CellTrak provides an easy to use integrated mobile application that runs on GPS enabled devices across any carrier network to help homecare aides, nurses, therapists, chaplains and the entire office staff collaborate and deliver improved care in the home. Smart Phones, Tablets, Pads, and low cost handsets…as long as it is GPS enabled and approved by CellTrak it can be used on the device. Working with...
IPMI Magazine 15 Mar 2012 Technology Buyers Guide
Read moreCentricity Ci
Centricity's unrivalled international experience has given us the opportunity to work with many of the world's leading travel, life and general insurers. Whether investigating a Foreign Death Claim in South America, a helicopter crash in New York or a Travel Claim in Uganda our team continue to achieve and often surpass our client's expectations. Centricity has trained and mentored their own international investigation panel and is the only company who has taken time to provide training to many of their overseas agents and affiliates. Our dedicated team of investigators continue to provide an unparalleled investigative service on every major...
IPMI Magazine 30 Apr 2012 Cost Containment & Case Management Company Guide
Read moreECS Air Rescue
ECS management has contracted aircraft and we offer domestic and international air ambulance services. Using medically equipped aircrafts for patients needing specialized medical care or who become ill away from home. Our air ambulance services include everything needed for a successful patient transport, from ground transportation to specialized air medical transport care. We are available 24hrs a day,7 days a week,365 days of the year . Prior to making any flight arrangements, ECS medical flight crew will consult with the patient's physician, evaluate the patient's medical condition as it relates to air travel and determine the best method...
IPMI Magazine 20 Mar 2012 IPMI Magazine Air Ambulance Buyers Guide
Read moreEgypt In-Touch Assistance
Egypt In-Touch Assistance is the first ISO9001:2008 certified Assistance Company in Egypt, specialized in offering medical & non-medical assistance services all over Egypt and the Middle East. Our Mission is to keep costs to a minimum without affecting the quality of the healthcare and assistance services provided. Our goal is to be the leading assistance company in Egypt and the Middle East, providing medical and non-medical assistance services to local citizens and international business, leisure and medical tourists. The key to our success is our local presence and knowhow, committed staff, customer focus and quality and transparency in our case processing....
IPMI Magazine 01 Sep 2011 Travel and Medical Assistance Online Buyers Guide
Read moreEURO LINK Air Ambulance
Euro Link Air Ambulance provides high quality air ambulance services in Europe, Afrika, Middle East and Asia. Euro Link Air Ambulance operates an own fleet of aircraft approved by the german federal aviation authorities. From basic life support to intensive care including neonatal incubator flights - we provide high level quality medical care. Emergency call center: 24 hours a day - 365 days a year Company: EURO LINK Air Ambulance Address: Munich Station Allgemeine Luftfahrt 1 85356 München Phone: +49 89 61 37 21 03 Fax: +49 89 61 37 21 06 Web: www.flyeurolink.de Email: info@flyeurolink.de
IPMI Magazine 16 Mar 2012 IPMI Magazine Air Ambulance Buyers Guide
Read moreExpatriate Healthcare
As our name suggests, Expatriate Healthcare is dedicated to providing medical insurance for those living and working abroad. In fact, because that's all we do, we are best placed to provide you with the right cover, at the right price to compliment your lifestyle overseas. With Expatriate Healthcare you receive uncomplicated service-driven medical cover designed solely for expatriates. All our plans are brought to you by experienced insurance healthcare specialists and world leading providers of underwriting, assistance and claims services. Our experience We have a wealth of experience and insight into the wants and needs of expatriates like you, corporate entities and extensive...
IPMI Magazine 30 Jan 2012 Insurance Online Buyers Guide
Read moreExpatriate Insurance Services
Expatriate Insurance Services is an independent broker for expatriate health insurance, travel insurance, term life and income protection. We provide a personal service to individuals, families and groups worldwide and work on behalf of clients offering unbiased advice to help them find the best and most cost effective insurance. Our company Directors have gained a wealth of knowledge as expatriates themselves and our customer service advisors are experienced insurance professionals. We offer a range of quality healthcare plans and pride ourselves on finding the right plan to suit a client’s specific requirements and budget. In addition to providing...
IPMI Magazine 24 Feb 2012 Insurance Online Buyers Guide
Read moreFirst Fidelity Health (FFH)
First Fidelity Health (FFH) is your finest healthcare insurance company and provider in Ghana, providing complete medical cover, which include hospitalization, consultation, prescribed medication, diagnostics & investigation, emergency evacuation (local), as well as wellness programs. Taking Care of your people, sustaining your business. We cater and provide health, travel and private medical expatriate insurance, for the outbound and inbound travel, leisure, business and expatriate markets in Ghana and across Africa. Every winning company’s success relies on its people. That is why choosing the right health insurance plan is one of key decisions you’ll ever make. Give your employees and...
IPMI Magazine 10 Apr 2012 Insurance Online Buyers Guide
Read moreGateway International Emergency & Medical Services
Gateway International Emergency & Medical Services, with offices in Europe and the USA is a worldwide provider of EMS (emergency medical services). Gateway EMS helps ensure efficient and reliable worldwide emergency and medical services and transportation including professional medical escort on commercial airlines -operating as an expert partner and facilitator between organisations with employees around the world, medical assistance and insurance companies, air and ground ambulance operators, emergency medical care facilities, security providers and more. In a world of global risks, organisations ultimately rely on a complex chain of in-house and externally-contracted EMS procedures and providers to protect the safety and security...
IPMI Magazine 29 Sep 2011 Travel and Medical Assistance Online Buyers Guide
Read moreGMMI
GMMI is a leading ISO 9001:2008 certified provider of cost containment and medical risk management solutions. At GMMI, we have been setting the industry standard for quality customer service, medical management, and competent claims administration since our inception in 1992. And we do it better than any other company. We are Passionate for People. Focused on Client Results. Driven by Legendary Service. Our Core Competency is Medical Cost Containment and Case Management. Company: GMMI, Inc. Address: 1300 Concord Terrace, Suite 300 Sunrise, Florida 33323 USA 24 hr Customer Service Phone: +1-954-370-6404 Free of charge in the US: 1-800-682-6065 Fax: +1-954-370-8130 Web: https://www.gmmi.com E-mail: contact@gmmi.com Related...
IPMI Magazine 16 Apr 2012 Cost Containment & Case Management Company Guide
Read moreHealthcare International
Throughout the world, the demand for first class International Health Insurance has never been greater. As social health insurance services that could once be relied upon are no longer able to keep pace with the ever increasing cost of medical treatment, so the need to make alternative arrangements has become of crucial importance, particularly to the expatriate. For those expats living and working abroad, accessing the right kind of health insurance cover can turn out to be a nightmare, with the cost of medical treatment often expensive and difficult to arrange particularly in an emergency. HealthCare International is...
IPMI Magazine 23 Aug 2011 Insurance Online Buyers Guide
Read moreHope Medflight, Singapore, Asia
Hope Medflight Asia is a Singapore based provider of international medical assistance, air ambulance and bed to bed patient transports. It is owned and run by healthcare professionals. HOPE Medflight Asia understands that behind every call for assistance we receive, there is a fellow human in need, and a family who cares. Our dedicated and caring professionals will go the extra mile to ensure patients are well cared and safe. Commercial Medical Flight Transfers Sometimes, patients are transferred using scheduled commercial flights. Hope works with airline companies to allow for the safe transfer of patients on a normal flight. Commercial medical transfers...
IPMI Magazine 14 Nov 2011 IPMI Magazine Air Ambulance Buyers Guide
Read moreHTH Worldwide
HTH Worldwide is a leader in helping world travelers gain access to quality healthcare services all around the globe. HTH Worldwide combines ongoing research, a contracted global community of physicians and hospitals, advanced Internet applications, and wide experience in international health insurance to ensure customers' health, safety and peace of mind.
IPMI Magazine 30 Aug 2011 Insurance Online Buyers Guide
Read moreIntegra Global
Health plans from Integra Global allow your staff complete freedom of choice for doctors, specialists and hospital providers, worldwide. Let international medical insurance cover your staff while they are temporarily back in the U.S. and Canada. Our network of hospitals and doctors serves as a passport to the largest health network in North America. For our international health insurance customers, our global support service means that your staff can rely on the best care, worldwide: when the need it, where they need it, in some of the world's leading centers of medical excellence. While your staff members are assigned abroad, you don't...
IPMI Magazine 28 Sep 2011 Insurance Online Buyers Guide
Read moreInternational Private Medical Insurance Magazine
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine is the premiere online resource for global health and expat insurance professionals. IPMI Magazine delivers the most up-to-date source of travel, health and expat insurance news. IPMI Magazine is designed for corporate healthcare buyers, benefit managers, business continuity managers and a wide range of travel and medical insurance executives. IPMI Magazine reaches a niche group of industries such as Insurance, Military and Armed Forces, Healthcare, Travel, Education, Construction, Oil and Gas, Mining, Hospitality, Assistance, Media, Aviation, Financial Services, Banking, Emergency Services, Healthcare and Government international private medical insurance companies, international private medical insurance company, international private...
IPMI Magazine 30 Aug 2011 PR & Marketing
Read moreJet Executive
At Jet Executive you will find for every aspect of executive- and ambulance flights a competent point of conatct. With over 20 years of experience in our business we find cutting-edge and secure solutions for all your charter needs - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year - since 1990. JET EXECUTIVE INTERNATIONAL CHARTER is the legal successor of taunus air, founded 1990 in Wiesbaden. The company is dealing under actual ownership since 1999. The actual fleet consists of three Learjets 35A, one Learjet 55, one Beechcraft King Air 200 and since January 2008 also one Challenger 600....
IPMI Magazine 20 Mar 2012 IPMI Magazine Air Ambulance Buyers Guide
Read moreLes Mariannes Wellness Clinic, Mauritius
Les Mariannes Wellness Center is a clinic which specializes in addiction therapies, but with a big focus on core wellness services such as exercise, nutrition, and rebalancing practices like yoga, and Tai chi. Blending all these techniques together restores the individual to an optimum state of physical and mental health. In this state the person will find it easier to give up addictive behaviors and develop new lifestyle management habits. Treatment at Les Mariannes Wellness Center is clinically on a par with the finest residential rehabilitation hospitals in the US, UK and elsewhere in the world . The Minnesota 12...
IPMI Magazine 01 Sep 2011 Hospitals and Clinic Buyers Guide
Read moreLife Flight International
Life Flight International Inc. is a private Canadian Air Ambulance company that was incorporated in 1992. Life Flight International has been conducting safe patient transfers for over 20 years. We take pride in our personal and professional care that we have successfully been giving in the last 20 years. Life Flight International Inc. is operated by our team of Professionals jointly boasting 120 years experience in the Critical Care Air Ambulance Industry. With this team of Professionals we have surpassed the standards of safety and professionalism in our industry. Newly appointed Vice President Chris Connor and...
IPMI Magazine 20 Mar 2012 IPMI Magazine Air Ambulance Buyers Guide
Read moreMarm Assistance
Marm Assistance provides a wide range of assistance services in Turkey, as well as the region of the Caucasus, the Balkans, the Middle East and Central Asia, to the clients of International Travel & Health Insurance Companies. The scope of Marm Assistance’s services are formulated to parallel the requirements of it's partner members and to achieve the utmost success and satisfaction. With its multi-lingual medical and technical professionals, the Marm Assistance Alarm-Center, is ready to provide "round-the-clock" assistance. The alarm center is comprised over 80 staff members, including physicians, nurses, social workers, mechanics, pilots, logistical experts, communication specialists and support personnel,...
IPMI Magazine 23 Aug 2011 Travel and Medical Assistance Online Buyers Guide
Read moreMedCareProfessional GmbH
MCP offers national and international patient transport. WE operate reliably and economically with leading insurance companies, hospitals and groups together, our team has won several awards for its outstanding quality. MedCareProfessional is as the name of the program: Only highly qualified medical staff takes care of the patient, our equipment is many-to-date national and international certifications out for us self-evident proof of our own standard of quality - as a guarantee for our customers and their own motivation. You can rely on us. Always. Operations center The operations center is the heart and the hub of our company: This is...
IPMI Magazine 26 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Air Ambulance Buyers Guide
Read moreMedic Assistance International Mauritius
Medic Assistance International (MAI) is a travel assistance company based on the island of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean. Medic Assistance International (MAI) in Mauritius helps tourists, expats, business travelers and local residents, with healthcare, travel technical, legal and roadside assistance services. MAI is the only travel assistance company on the island of Mauritius, and has been delivering travel assistance services in Mauritius, for over 20 years. MAI operates an on demand, mobile doctor service, that visits patients in their homes, hotels, resorts or places of work, all over the island of Mauritius. Over and above emergency healthcare services and assistance...
IPMI Magazine 07 Sep 2011 Travel and Medical Assistance Online Buyers Guide
Read moreMedinyx Insurance Solutions INC
MEDINYX INSURANCE SOLUTIONS INC has been actively involved with creation and management of medical assistance and insurance software solutions with the main outlook of assisting its client to reach its maximum potential by providing simple and efficient solutions. BENEFITS Operations Handling Invoicing & Accounting Claims & Credit Control Providers Network MIS Reports Sales Handling Email Server E-Fax and VOIP Calls Auto Email Alerts Customization Flexibility MEDINYX INSURANCE SOLUTIONS INC has already in its portfolio clientele from various countries and continents and is constantly working towards integrating, and innovating with pride over our solutions for the international platform of users and clients. MEDINYX INSURANCE SOLUTIONS INC being an IT company is...
IPMI Magazine 15 Mar 2012 Technology Buyers Guide
Read moreMorgan Price International Healthcare
Morgan Price International Healthcare "Global thinking, personal care". Living and working overseas as an expatriate can be exciting and have many benefits, but you may find that access to high quality international healthcare related benefits for you and your family is not one of them. You will be living in a strange country, where the traditions and ways of life are unfamiliar to you. Simple things like shopping can be a trial, so obtaining medical treatment for you or your family could be a nightmare without a comprehensive expatriate health insurance plan. To get a quote for a range of top class...
IPMI Magazine 13 Sep 2011 Insurance Online Buyers Guide
Read moreNational Jets, Inc.
National Jets, Inc. is a top-rated full service FBO based at Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport. National Jets FAA Part 135 charter division has provided on-demand charter flights since the 1950s. This service currently utilizes Learjet 35As and its newly acquired Learjet 45XR to provide safe (ARG/US Gold), cost-effective, and reliable flights in North and South America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. National Jets owns, operates, and maintains its entire fleet of aircraft. Company: NATIONAL AIR AMBULANCE Address: 3495 SW 9TH AVE. FT. LAUDERDALE, FL United States 33315 USA. Phone Toll Free: + 1 800 327 3710 Phone: +1 954 359 9900 Fax: +1...
IPMI Magazine 16 Mar 2012 IPMI Magazine Air Ambulance Buyers Guide
Read moreProcura
Your goal is to offer the very best in patient care. We provide you with the business solutions to make that possible. As a professional in home health and community care, you are well aware of the challenges in today’s health care environment. While the quality of care is your main priority, you find your time and resources being drained by complex administrative, financial, and clinical processes. Vital to the health of your patient and your agency, these processes are meant to ensure a standard of documentation that enhances patient care while satisfying compliance regulations and facilitating financial decisions...
IPMI Magazine 15 Mar 2012 Technology Buyers Guide
Read moreRedstar Aviation Turkey
Redst*r Aviation is Turkey’s first and only licensed air ambulance organization providing air ambulance and disaster management services under international guidelines. The company provides sophisticated on-site health management services and logistics assistance to both local and international companies around the clock. The Chairman of the company, Dr Mustafa Atac, talked to Azra Yazar about this unique and essential initiative in Turkey and the journey that was undertaken in order to realize this dream. Dr Mustafa Atac, explains the idea behind starting this business by telling the story of his experiences as a neurosurgeon working in many regions of his native...
IPMI Magazine 07 Sep 2011 IPMI Magazine Air Ambulance Buyers Guide
Read moreREUTER Consulting
Reuter Consulting: providing state of the art consulting services for the travel, medical and security assistance industry as well as for health insurers. Reuter Consulting has been delivering comprehensive services to numerous clients since 2008. Reuter is supported by a team of external consultants with extensive knowledge and project management in the health insurance, medical and security assistance business as well as in online travel assistance solutions. Reuter Consulting is a respected name in the industry and guiding clients on a global level. From project strategy to project implementation Reuter Consulting provides fundamental advice to its customers. Find out more: www.reuterconsulting.com Company: REUTER Consulting Address: Gerner Straße 22...
IPMI Magazine 21 Oct 2011 Consultancy
Read moreSJA International
Established in 2000 SJA International is an independent broker specialising in a range of tailored medical insurance solutions for you, your family or your company. We offer free advice on international medical insurance and pride ourselves on giving expert guidance, a friendly and professional service together with high levels of customer care. With an extensive portfolio of group and individual clients in the UK and internationally, combined with working alongside leading insurance companies, SJA International is ideally placed to offer impartial advice to suit your needs. SJA International Ltd can assist with all your global health insurance requirements, whether you have employees...
IPMI Magazine 21 Oct 2011 Insurance Online Buyers Guide
Read moreStrategic Broking
Strategic Broking offer a fresh approach to specialist Life, Accident and Health insurance solutions to brokers, consultants and intermediaries worldwide. We understand that each customer is different so we work closely with you to identify their needs using our knowledge and experience and we will then seek a cost effective solution. Our products offer some of the very best cover available in the market today on very competitive terms. Cover can be arranged on a standalone basis or to fill a gap within another policy. Strategic Broking is the insurance broking arm of Strategic Insurance Services Ltd, an independent Lloyd’s...
IPMI Magazine 30 Jan 2012 Brokers and Intermediaries
Read moreStrategic Insurance Services
Established in 1997 Strategic Insurance Services Limited (SISL) are a professional insurance services provider. SISL has market experience and particular expertise in the provision of Personal Accident, Life, Travel, Private Medical, Loyalty Benefit and Car Rental insurance products. SISL are able to provide a tailored solution to almost any situation; whether simply sourcing insurance facilities through our Broking arm, or providing focused insurance solutions from enrolment and fulfilment right through to claims settlement. SISL are committed to the provision of the finest insurance solutions covering the needs of all individuals, business professionals, company employees, members of groups or affinity groups;...
IPMI Magazine 30 Jan 2012 Insurance Online Buyers Guide
Read moreThe London Clinic
The London Clinic is the UK’s largest independently-owned non-profit hospital and offers our patients a combination of cutting edge facilities and world leading experts in a private setting that is steeped in heritage. The Clinic was first opened in 1932 by the then Duchess of York, later to become the Queen Mother. It has grown and developed over the years, with the recent addition of a state-of-the-art £90 million cancer centre, housing the latest radiotherapy and radiosurgical technology in its own purpose built bunker. This was officially opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2010.
IPMI Magazine 23 Nov 2011 Hospitals and Clinic Buyers Guide
Read moreThe Marketing Campaign Company
Company: The Marketing Campaign Company Address: Epsom, Surrey, England Phone: +44 (0)1372 807189 Email: info@themarketingcampaigncompany.co.uk Web: www.themarketingcampaigncompany.co.uk We’re a public relations and marketing agency with many years’ experience across the international & domestic health insurance, general insurance, life & pensions and healthcare sectors. We work with clients in a number of areas including public relations, marketing consultancy, digital marketing and market research. As a company we possess strong business values and our aim is to work closely with clients and deliver a quality level of service and advice at all times. We would be delighted to hear from potential...
IPMI Magazine 10 Jan 2012 PR & Marketing
Read moreThe Medical Tourist Company, UK
We have helped hundreds of people have treatment abroad, saving them thousands in treatment costs. We only use hospitals experienced in treating international patients with top class doctors so that you are in safe hands. You will have absolute peace of mind while undergoing treatment/surgery while we will take care of you all the way. www.themedicaltouristcompany.com
IPMI Magazine 01 Sep 2011 Hospitals and Clinic Buyers Guide
Read moreTransworld Claims Solutions
Transworld Claims Solutions Inc (TCS) offers cost recovery solutions to businesses incurring losses across international borders. Our core activities include 'subrogation' and 'priority on risk' recovery, principally to the insurance and medical services sectors, and b2b contractual debt recovery services. East Coast Offices: Company: Transworld Claims Solutions Inc. Address: 194 Main Street, Suite 207 Newport, VT 05855 Tel: + 1 802-880-9026 Fax: 802-880-9027 Web: http://tcsinc.ca West Coast Offices: Company: Transworld Claims Solutions Inc. Address: One Sansome Street, Suite 3500 San Francisco, CA 94104 Tel: 802-880-9026 Fax: 802-880-9027 Canadian Offices: Company: Transworld Claims Solutions Inc. Address: 57 Talbot Street West, Suite...
IPMI Magazine 16 Apr 2012 Cost Containment & Case Management Company Guide
Read moreYou Are Global
You Are Global is a leading international health, expat, life and travel insurance broker and intermediary, based in Brazil. You Are Global works with leading private medical insurance providers and companies like IMG, Cigna, HCC, Now Health International and Allianz Worldwide Care. You Are Global caters specifically for expatriates, travelers and tourists, working, living and visiting Brazil. You Are Global has specific expertise working with Spanish speaking cultures around the world whilst also proving international health, medical, travel, expat and life insurance plan to the out bound travel market in Brazil.
IPMI Magazine 05 Oct 2011 Brokers and Intermediaries
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Augsburg Air Ambulance is a leading provider of worldwide air ambulance flights and medical assistance services. The Augsburg Air Ambulance central flight dispatch centre, located in Germany, manages and administrates International Air Ambulance missions and commercial medical escorts, that are conducted by the Learjet 55, King Air 200, Learjet 35a, Challenger and Boeing 737. Augsburg Air Ambulance transports ICU patients hospital to hospital on an international scale with the full support of an international network of ground ambulance providers, hospitals and clinics. Complimented and supported by an in house team of paramedics and physicians Augsburg Air Ambulance delivers services in traditional and hard to reach and remote areas.
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Overseas Health Insurance News: North-east Brazil 'good for property investors'
Expatriate property investors examining Brazilian real estate could realise the best opportunities by buying assets in the north-east of the nation. This is according to BuyAssociation editor Paul Collins, who highlighted the Natal region as a particular hotspot for this kind of purchase. He claimed the area attracts...
IPMI Magazine 13 May 2012 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreExpatriate News: Nearly Two-Thirds of Expats Risking Life Overseas Without Protection Cover
A recent William Russell customer survey has revealed that the majority of expatriates are taking the risk of not having any life or income protection insurance in place. Whilst it is generally accepted that taking out suitable international private medical cover represents a prudent investment for expatriates, it would...
IPMI Magazine 04 May 2012 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreOverseas Health Insurance News: Modern diets 'can be harmful'
Expatriates could cut the likelihood of them having to make a medical claim on international travel insurance policies by ensuring their diet is nutritious and healthy. Alison Wyndham, complementary health practitioner, physiotherapist and owner of the Wyndham Centres, pointed out that one can of a leading soft drink contains...
IPMI Magazine 28 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreExpatriate Travel Health Medical Insurance: Indigo Expat international health insurance and assistance product reaches €1 million worth of sales premiums
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News, 16/4/2012. Indigo Expat, the health insurance and assistance product, has reached the €1m mark in sales premium less than 3 years after its...
IPMI Magazine 20 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreExpatriate Medical Insurance News: Visiting the seaside 'improves wellbeing'
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Air Ambulance, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News, 20/4/2012. Expatriates who relocated abroad to a coastal destination might be less likely to claim for medical treatments on international travel insurance policies...
IPMI Magazine 20 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreExpat Health Insurance News: Turkey 'good for couples of all ages'
Expat health insurance customers of all ages may wish to relocate abroad to Turkey. A spokeswoman for the Turkish Culture and Tourism Office at GotoTurkey.co.uk noted some of the activities people can get up to in the country include mountain biking, whitewater rafting, windsurfing and winter sports. The...
IPMI Magazine 18 Apr 2012 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreInternational Health Insurance News: UAE 'good for property investment'
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 24/2/2012. Expatriates considering relocating abroad may wish to take out international health insurance and move to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This is because the property market...
IPMI Magazine 24 Feb 2012 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreExpatriate Insurance News: Monaco 'offers advantages' to wealthy expats
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 20/2/2012. New favourable tax and property laws in Monaco are set to make the principality a popular investment opportunity for wealthy expatriates. The Daily Telegraph reports registration tax on...
IPMI Magazine 20 Feb 2012 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreInternational Health Insurance News: Saudi hospital told to raise standards
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 20/2/2012. Expatriates in Saudi Arabia have welcomed the temporary closure of a hospital in Dammam that was found to have delivered poor quality healthcare. Arab News reports...
IPMI Magazine 20 Feb 2012 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreExpatriate Insurance News: Kuwait seeks overseas advice to improve state healthcare
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 20/2/2012. New arrangements with foreign education institutions look set to improve the standards of medical care at state-run facilities in Kuwait. Expatriate medical insurance provided by the government is...
IPMI Magazine 20 Feb 2012 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreInternational Healthcare News: Expats 'want to live in Australia'
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Healthcare, Insurance, Expatriate Health Insurance, Patients Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel, Technology, News LONDON 7/2/2012 International health insurance customers considering relocating abroad are most likely to choose to live in Australia, research has shown. The HSBC Expat Explorer survey polled 3,385...
IPMI Magazine 07 Feb 2012 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreExpatriate Insurance News: Children 'should be educated about sun damage'
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Travel Insurance News, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance News LONDON 1/2/2012. Expatriates may wish to educate their children on the value of sunscreen in order to avoid having to make a claim on international private medical insurance policies. British Skin Foundation communications and press officer...
IPMI Magazine 01 Feb 2012 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreOverseas Health insurance News: Spanish property 'is a buyer's market'
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Travel Insurance News, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance News LONDON 30 January 2012. Expat insurance customers may wish to consider relocating abroad to Spain and buying real estate in the country, as certain places are said to be buyers' markets. Mark Stucklin, head of Spanish...
IPMI Magazine 30 Jan 2012 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreExpat Health Insurance News: Workout clothes 'need consideration'
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Travel Insurance News, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance News LONDON 25 January 2012. Expat insurance customers may wish to take care of their health by running, but it is important to consider clothing when partaking in this activity. Charlene Hutsebaut, exercise expert for The De-Stress...
IPMI Magazine 25 Jan 2012 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreExpatriate Healthcare and Insurance News: Hong Kong and Singapore Expatriate Guides Published by Bupa International
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Travel Insurance News, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance News LONDON 25 January 2012 Bupa International has published two new health guides for expatriates in Hong Kong and Singapore. The guides include information on vaccinations, medical insurance and emergency healthcare for expatriates. Expatriate health information...
IPMI Magazine 25 Jan 2012 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreExpatriate Health Insurance News: British expats happiest in Spain
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Travel Insurance News, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance News LONDON 20 January 2012. Canada and Germany rank second and third as locations where expats are most content. New Zealand ranks highest on quality of life. Tax-free UAE rated as the best destination for expats’ financial prospects. Survey reveals...
IPMI Magazine 20 Jan 2012 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreExpat Health Insurance News: New indicator could find those at highest risk of fatal throat cancer
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Travel Insurance News, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance News LONDON 17 January 2012. Expat insurance customers may be able to benefit from a new way of telling whether oropharyngeal cancer sufferers are at an increased risk of the disease spreading throughout their body. University...
IPMI Magazine 17 Jan 2012 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreExpat Health Insurance News: Brazil 'good location for investors'
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Travel Insurance News, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance News LONDON 14 December 2011. Expatriate health insurance customers planning to invest in overseas real estate could benefit from purchasing assets in Brazil.
IPMI Magazine 15 Dec 2011 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreExpatriate Insurance News: Physical activity 'improves older people's balance'
International Private Medical Insurance Magazine: Expatriate Healthcare and Expat Insurance, Travel Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Insurance News LONDON 14 November 2011. Older expatriates with international life assurance may wish to continue being physically active. Chartered Society of Physiotherapy spokesperson and chartered physiotherapist Sammy Margo claimed this can allow elderly...
IPMI Magazine 14 Nov 2011 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreExpat Health Insurance News: Vitamin D 'is less beneficial than assumed'
IPMI Magazine Travel Insurance, Private Medical and Health Insurance News LONDON 2 November 2011. Older expatriates may be taking Vitamin D to avoid having to make a claim on international health insurance policies, but a new study has found it appears to have fewer benefits than people think.
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Read moreOverseas Health insurance News: Could Malaysia become a top destination for expats?
IPMI Magazine Travel Insurance, Private Medical and Health Insurance News LONDON, 17 October 2011. More people may need to look for a global health insurance plan if they move to Malaysia in the future, as the nation is said to be a destination that will grow in popularity for foreign...
IPMI Magazine 17 Oct 2011 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreExpat Health Insurance News: Number of factors' in epilepsy development
IPMI Magazine Travel Insurance, Private Medical and Health Insurance News LONDON, 6 October 2011. Epileptic expatriate international health insurance customers could have this condition due to a number of different causes. This is according to Epilepsy Research UK's research and information executive Delphine van der Paiw, who said "not all...
IPMI Magazine 06 Oct 2011 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreExpatriate Insurance and Health Travel news: Russia Opens the Door to Highly-Skilled Foreign Professionals
IPMI Magazine Expatriate Life, Travel Insurance, Private Medical and Health Insurance News LONDON, 3 October 2011. Russia is considered by many foreign professionals to be an attractive place to work for a number of reasons, including career and salary opportunities, the relatively low rate of personal income tax, and the...
IPMI Magazine 03 Oct 2011 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreExpatriate Insurance and Health, Travel News: UAE announce Expats Labor Tests Abroad Program
IPMI Magazine Travel Insurance, Private Medical and Health Insurance News LONDON, 30 September 2011. The Ministry of Health in UAE with cooperation with health competent authorities and the executive office of the GCC Health Ministers' Council held a press conference yesterday Wednesday 14th September 2011 about the latest procedures of the...
IPMI Magazine 30 Sep 2011 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreExpatriate Insurance News: Clements Worldwide $10,000 Expatriate Youth Scholarship Contest Yields Record Global Participation
Clements' commitment to expatriates and education continues with its third annual youth scholarship contest. The 2011 contest's exclusive use of social media allowed expatriate students from across the globe to participate in the contest. Clements Worldwide, an international insurance solutions company, awarded a combined $10,000 scholarship prize to six expatriate students...
IPMI Magazine 29 Sep 2011 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreExpatriate Health Insurance News: Worldwide Cost of Living survey 2011 - City rankings
Luanda in Angola is the world’s most expensive city for expatriates for the second year running, according to Mercer’s 2011 Cost of Living Survey. Tokyo remains in second position and N'Djamena in Chad in third place. Moscow follows in fourth position with Geneva in fifth and Osaka in sixth. Zurich...
IPMI Magazine 06 Sep 2011 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreExpat Health Insurance International News: PMI, Private Medical Insurance, Medical Insurance and Working Abroad
Medical Insurance for International Mobile Workers: International Medical Insurance and Health Plans that deliver Value and the correct Cover for International Assignments. Expatriates, Leisure and Business travelers all benefit from health plans and medical insurance for international company assignments. Health insurance for international coverage and PMI; Private Medical Insurance must...
IPMI Magazine 22 Aug 2011 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreExpatriate Health Insurance News: Aussie expats risking their personal and financial health
While the number of Australians working overseas has doubled in the past 10 years, expats are displaying a frightening lack of knowledge and regard for their health. According to a survey* commissioned by leading healthcare group Bupa, one in five Australians moving abroad for work do so without appropriate...
IPMI Magazine 21 Aug 2011 IPMI Magazine Expat Insurance News
Read moreExpat Insurance News: Managing the Life Cycle of the Expatriate
It’s an Expats life; living in a far flung location, without a worry in the world. Lush blue seas and warm summers, coupled with a relaxed and forgiving way of life. These are the simple words that paint a picture of an expatriate lifestyle. Worldwide, people are on the...
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iPMI Magazine speaks to Mr. Brian Friedman, Founder and CEO, The Forum For Expatriate Management
Brian Friedman is the Founder and CEO of The Forum for Expatriate Management. A 30 year plus veteran of the Global Mobility profession, Brian was formerly CEO of both Ernst & Young's and previously Arthur Andersen's Human Capital Practice. Brian is uniquely triple qualified as a Fellow of the Institute for Personnel and Development, a Fellow of the Institute of Taxation and a Chartered Accountant. Brian also holds a Masters degree in Economics from St John's College, Cambridge University. Brian is the author of 4 books on the subject of International Compensation and HR, including "Effective Staff Incentives". He was also the co-author with David M Walker (former Comptroller General of the United States) of the groundbreaking book "Delivering on the Promise" which was a Number 1 business book bestseller in the United States. The Forum for Expatriate Management is a membership organisation for all Global Mobility professionals. Membership is free to anyone who works full-time is any area of expatriate management - including HR, tax, health & welfare, financial services, relocation etc. Over the coming months we will be launching a wide range of seminars, surveys, networking events and on-line forums. Join now - and recommend us to your colleagues. Just apply to join our linked-in group. You can also visit our website at www.totallyexpat.memberlodge.com. Specialties: Global Mobility, Expatriate Tax, Business, Immigration, Executive Compensation, Equity, Incentives, Outsourcing, Vendor Mangement.
Read moreiPMI Magazine speaks to Mr. Brian Piper, Head of Business Development, Integra Global, about the Opportunities in Medical Tourism for Payors, Assistance Companies and Providers
Mr. Brian S. Piper, MBA, is the Head of Business Development for leading international private medical insurance provider Integra Global. Integra Global provides private medical insurance and expatriate health insurance worldwide. Mr. Piper started his career after completing business school at the Babcock School at Wake Forest University working with the Chamber of Commerce in Business Development and an adjunct professor at Winston-Salem State University. Following, he came to then Czechoslovakia as a volunteer in 1992 to teach business principles to local managers and he has been based in Czech Republic and the USA since. As a management consultant he started working in Healthcare Industry in the field of Cost Containment in the USA from 2006 first as an outside consultant and latter as an employee as Director of Business Development for the company GMMI. This position exposed him to the medical claims process, provider networks, and a wide range of commercial payers and industry stakeholders globally. His current position with Integra Global has him traveling frequently around the globe developing the distribution network for Integra Global. Brian is also the founder and President of IBDA – International Business Development Associates. Related Reading: iPMI Magazine speaks to Mr. Brian Piper, Head of Business Development, Integra Global, about the opportunities in medical tourism for payors, assistance companies and providers.
Read moreiPMI Magazine Speaks with Mr. Christopher Percival, Director, HealthCare International
Christopher has been a Director of HealthCare International since 2004 and prior to that held senior positions within the Banking and Financial Services industry in London. He is recognised, fully qualified and authorised by the Financial Services Authority in the UK and has over 25 years experience in the industry. HealthCare International has an energetic, dynamic and successful team, with more than 35 years’ experience in the Global International Health and Private Medical Insurance arena. HealthCare International is a specialist provider of global private health and related personal insurances, designed to provide not just the basic health cover, but also a wide range of benefits for expat employees and families. HealthCare International’s renowned HealthCare and Risk Management experience has brought to the market a comprehensive, transparent and easy to understand range of private international medical and life insurance solutions. HealthCare International is constantly seeking to refine and improve their solutions and to build successful client relationships wherever possible.
Read moreInternational Private Medical Insurance Magazine Speaks with Dr. Remon Farouk CEO of Egypt In-Touch Assistance
In a series of C-Suite Executive interviews and business forums, iPMIM delivers thought leadership, dialog and debate from the worldwide travel health insurance, and medical assistance industry. In the first part of our exclusive interviews, iPMIM takes you to the front line of the Middle East, where the Arab Spring pressurised healthcare systems and simple delivery of services to patients. The Arab Spring was a revolutionary wave of demonstrations and protests occurring in the Arab world that began on Saturday, 18 December 2010. To date, there have been revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt; and a civil war in Libya resulting in the fall of the country's government.
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