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As 2020 draws to a close International Private Medical Insurance (iPMI) Magazine looks back at the most read interviews of the year. Congratulations to Janette Hiscock, CEO Of Global Solutions Europe, United Healthcare Global who takes 1st place, with an in-depth interview from back in August 2020. A warm thank you to all interviewees who took the time to speak with iPMI Magazine about the most pressing issues affecting international medical and health...
23-12-2020 Articles Case Studies
In this exclusive iPMI Magazine interview, Christopher Knight, CEO, iPMI Magazine, met with Janette Hiscock, CEO of Global Solutions Europe, UnitedHealthcare Global. They discussed in detail the COVID-19 global pandemic and how UnitedHealthcare Global has managed the public healthcare crisis, internally and externally. COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the healthcare industry. How has your organisation managed? As a leading global healthcare company, we have been impacted like everyone else. We’ve been able...
18-12-2020 Executive Industry Interviews
In this exclusive iPMI Magazine interview Christopher Knight, CEO, iPMI Magazine, met with Jody Baker, CEO, Charles Taylor Assistance. They discussed his recent appointment as CEO; the acquisition of CEGA by Charles Taylor; the current COVID-19 pandemic, and how travel, global mobility and business will look in the future. Can you tell us a little about yourself and Charles Taylor Assistance? I was appointed chief executive officer of Charles Taylor Assistance back in July...
08-12-2020 Executive Industry Interviews
Please introduce yourself and background in the international medical and travel insurance market: My name is Gitte Bach, and I am the President and CEO of New Frontier Group. I started my career in 1990 with International Health Insurance, Denmark. I led the company’s entry into Latin America, helped introduce our new 24/7/365 Alarm Centre and was then asked to help build a new department with a cost containment focus to handle...
02-12-2020 Executive Industry Interviews
Leading international private medical insurance publisher iPMI Magazine is excited to announce the launch of “International Health Insurance 2020" - International Health Insurance for Expats, High Net Worth Individuals, 3rd Country Nationals, Domestic Nationals and Global Nomads. There are more opportunities than ever for insurers and brokers to sell health insurance globally to locals and internationals. The global demand for health insurance is rising fast; There are opportunities for health insurers and brokers; The numbers...
17-06-2020 International Private Medical Insurance Magazine Reports
The December 2020 edition of the iPMI Magazine Provider Network e-Directory is out now, featuring over 85 pages of international private medical insurance and assistance company intelligence. The iPMI Magazine network consists of a wide range of leading international medical payors and service providers, on call, 24/7 to assist you manage worldwide medical risks during a global pandemic. The international medical network covers all sectors of the global medical insurance business, and you can...
03-12-2020 iPMI Magazine Breaking News
Aetna India (www.vHealth.io) is delighted to announce the appointment of Anurag Khosla as the new Chief Executive Officer to accelerate its business in India. Anurag brings in two decades of experience in healthcare IT solutions and services, working in high growth technology led businesses. His appointment is a strategic move for Aetna India to build on the success of the last few years and continue to develop the company. Anurag will oversee all aspects...
14-11-2020 iPMI Magazine Executive Appointments Movements News
Stay-at-home restrictions, social distancing and the closure of healthcare facilities, have led to more UAE residents using telehealth services than ever before. Recent data from vHealth one of the UAE’s leading telehealth providers shows a 500% increase in utilisation between March and September 2020, compared to the same period last year. Take-up of telehealth soars As well as obvious concerns around the virus itself, Dr. Nairah Rasul-Syed, Medical Director at vHealth confirms that...
13-11-2020 iPMI Magazine Information Technology News
This report outlines the highlights and key findings from the UnitedHealthcare Global and the Worldwide Broker Network Market Trends Survey. The survey was issued to over 100 firms and received a 35% response rate. Out of those who responded, around 40% were based in Europe, followed by around 25% based in North America and around 15% in Asia Pacific. The Middle East and South and Central America accounted for around 20%...
12-11-2020 iPMI Magazine Breaking News
A new series of BBC One's popular Claimed and Shamed is to follow the progress of several fraudulent insurance claims with fraud specialist Simon Cook, Head of Special Investigation Services at Charles Taylor Technical Services, and his Team Leader Adam Grady. Claimed and Shamed is the documentary that regularly casts a covert eye over the ever-growing problem of insurance fraud. More than a million viewers are expected to watch its 12th series...
12-11-2020 iPMI Magazine Breaking News
In this exclusive video, Think Insurtech CEO Olivier LE FAOUDER provides a detailed general overview of the Think Insurtech Saas platform. Think Insurtech provides Private Medical Insurance (PMI), and International Private Medical Insurance insurers and brokers, the opportunity to manage the A to Z of sales and distribution of medical insurance in a compliant and connected environment. We offer a comprehensive approach and process in working with clients to place both international and domestic...
10-11-2020 iPMI Magazine Information Technology News
Airlec Air Espace of Bordeaux, France is delighted to announce that it has successfully achieved its first Accreditation by the European Aero-Medical Institute (EURAMI). Airlec Air Espace was awarded accreditation in the following categories: Regional Fixed Wing Air Ambulance Long-range / Intercontinental Fixed Wing Air Ambulance Airlec has also successfully achieved following medical endorsements: Adult Critical Care Advanced Adult Critical Care Pediatric Critical Care Neonatal Critical Care This accreditation demonstrates Airlec’s continuous commitment to professional excellence and leading edge...
10-11-2020 iPMI Magazine Medical Air Ambulance Repatriation Medevac Company News
As Brits desperately try to make plans for Christmas and winter breaks, against the backdrop of on-going Covid-19 restrictions, the prospect of a no-deal Brexit could bring more disruption if the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is scrapped. So far, the Government has stated its intention to stick to its timeline to leave the European Union on 31 December 2020. At present, it is unclear, even if a deal is struck...
19-10-2020 Articles Case Studies
In this exclusive video, Think Insurtech CEO Olivier LE FAOUDER provides a detailed general overview of the Think Insurtech Saas platform. Think Insurtech provides Private Medical Insurance (PMI), and International Private Medical Insurance insurers and brokers, the opportunity to manage the A to Z of sales and distribution of medical insurance in a compliant and connected environment. We offer a comprehensive approach and process in working with clients to place both international and domestic...
10-11-2020 iPMI Magazine Information Technology News
The impact of COVID-19 has led to a shift in values for many in the expat community, with 62% saying their future plans have been impacted as a result of the pandemic. Of those, 53% claim that health and wellbeing is now a greater priority for them and 48% say that family is a bigger priority now than it was before COVID-19. The majority (73%) say that the health and wellbeing of their...
22-07-2020 iPMI Magazine Expatriate Life International Living Global Mobility News
International SOS, the International Chamber of Commerce, and AOKpass Pte. Ltd. have announced the first use of ICC AOKpass to provide a digitally verifiable COVID-19 health certificate for entrance to Singapore. The ability to authenticate health records at border points of entry will help to facilitate the safe and efficient resumption of international travel during the global pandemic. On 21st December, a Singapore citizen returning from Japan on Singapore Airlines flight SQ637 successfully used the ICC AOKpass for the first time, to officially present a negative COVID-19...
In the article International Private Medical Insurance (iPMI) Magazine looks back at the most read articles and cases studies of the year. Congratulations to Chris Knight, Head of Assistance for Charles Taylor Assistance, who took "pen to paper", providing an excellent article looking at how COVID-19 may affect travel in the future. A warm thank you to all contributors who took the time to work with iPMI Magazine, to help educate international medical, health insurance and assistance markets. Travel Anxiety: Looking To The Future Tuesday, 09 June 2020 14:19 By Chris Knight...
As 2020 draws to a close International Private Medical Insurance (iPMI) Magazine looks back at the most read interviews of the year. Congratulations to Janette Hiscock, CEO Of Global Solutions Europe, United Healthcare Global who takes 1st place, with an in-depth interview from back in August 2020. A warm thank you to all interviewees who took the time to speak with iPMI Magazine about the most pressing issues affecting international medical and health insurance and assistance markets. iPMI Magazine Speaks With Janette Hiscock, CEO Of Global Solutions Europe, United...
With Kevin Melton, Sales and Marketing Director, AXA - Global Healthcare. It’s been said already, but 2020 has really been a year we won’t forget in a hurry. Almost the entire world has felt the impact of Covid-19, and the precautions we’ve all taken to prevent the spread of the virus have changed our lives in unimaginable ways. As we approach Christmas time, many of us who celebrate will be experiencing a very different festive season than we usually enjoy. Whilst this can still be a time of...
By Dr. Lynn Gordon, Chief Medical Officer, Charles Taylor Assistance. COVID-19 has had a major impact across the world; not just killing over a million people, but also disrupting the global economy, stalling global movement and forcing large swathes of the world’s population to work from home. The 70 million+ cases of COVID-19 to date (confirmed by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control at time of writing) have inevitably strained global resources. And, although it’s too early to assess the full impact of the virus...
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