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Most of our Middle East IPMI policyholders are staying put – IMG
Most of International Medical Group’s (IMG) international private medical insurance (IPMI) policy holders in the Persian Gulf are long-term residents and will be staying put despite the ongoing conflict affecting the region....
Read moreIPMI outlook 2026: What employers should do now – UnitedHealthcare Global
As global workforces continue to evolve, international private medical insurance has entered 2026 under increasing pressure. Employers are facing rising medical costs, more complex global mobility patterns, and higher employee expectations around...
Read moreBupa group profit down to £725m but premiums push up UK insurance and IPMI revenue
Higher premiums and improved claims ratios improved profit and revenue for Bupa’s UK and global health insurance businesses in 2025. Bupa’s total group profit slipped 4.6% to £725m in 2025 due to...
Read moreIHT changes and mortgage market behind Royal London protection sales jump
New business in Royal London’s protection offering almost trebled in 2025 thanks to a rebound in mortgage lending and changes to inheritance tax rules. The insurer welcomed £77m in new protection sales...
Read moreMiddle East expats can guard against stress build-up by maintaining routine, networks and controlling what they can – Healix
As the current conflict across the Middle East continues, expats in the region have been urged to take care of their mental health by focusing on maintaining structure and routine in their...
Read moreTemporary displacement caused by Middle East conflict leading to growing expat IPMI queries – Musson-Thorp
Expats caught up in the current conflict escalating across the Middle East are increasingly raising concerns over whether their medical coverage applies outside their resident country. This is according to Amber Musson-Thorp,...
Read moreWoA CEO Lourdes Peters interview: There has to be a sustainable business model based on organic growth and profitability
Maintaining the affordability of premiums for international private medical insurance (IPMI) in Latin America is one of the biggest challenges for the sector, according to World of America CEO Lourdes Peters. Peters...
Read moreWhy meeting the international risk requirements of expats matters amid the rise of digital nomads – analysis
A key trend emanating from the pandemic was the emergence of the digital nomad reflecting that in the third decade of the 21st century, talent is increasingly globally mobile. And in order...
Read moreDwyer becomes Engage head of international benefits as Pemberton joins Lockton
Engage Health Group has hired James Dwyer as head of international benefits. Most recently head of international healthcare at Brown & Brown, Dwyer previously ran his own advice firm. Prior to this,...
Read moreMiddle East expats enquiring about mental health support, repatriation and life insurance
Expats caught up in the current Middle East conflict are raising enquiries about mental health support, accident and repatriation cover and even life insurance. Over the weekend, the US and Israel launched...
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