International

For IGO, NGO and governmental organisations securing treatment and paying for it is the ultimate goal, hears Owain Thomas.   For many commercial organisations or globally mobile populations the ability to access...

Medical inflation is a significant challenge that impacts the affordability and sustainability of global health systems, employee benefit programmes and the total cost of care for patients. It is influenced by various...

Dallas-based health and life insurance provider Integrity has announced the appointment of Said Taiym as chief operating officer (COO).   With a background in insurance, technology and product development as well as data-driven...

  Companies across the world strive for sustainable, and responsible treatment of people through a variety of approaches that integrate ethical considerations into all aspects of their operations. These can include a...

Howden Asia has announced the appointment of Hamish Ravindran as chief client officer for Asia. Ravindran has more than 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, spanning underwriting, client services, and...

Bupa Global has promoted Zak Ali to the role of head of SME and consumer sales in the United Arab Emirates. His previous position was head of consumer sales in the UAE,...

William Russell has announced the appointment of Edd Stowe as senior business development manager in its global sales distribution team.  Reporting directly to commercial director Teresa Wighton, Stowe’s role is focused on...

Maxis Global Benefits Network (Maxis GBN) has announced it is now working with Care Plus, a healthcare provider in Brazil.  Care Plus will offer medical coverage to Maxis GBN’s captive clients across...

India-based Star Health Insurance has reached an agreement with Medi Assist, an India-based third-party administrator (TPA), to adopt MAtrix, an AI-powered claims platform, in a bid to help identify and eliminate fraud...

Diversification is key to Trawick International’s strategy of global expansion in the international private medical insurance (IPMI) and travel insurance market, according to Daryl Trawick, CEO and founder of the US-based provider. ...