International

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. ...

Blueberry Life has reached its target of £500,000 in investment through crowdfunding for the start-up life insurance company.  The company has so far raised £502,838 through equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube, with more...

Diana Haydar, director of direct sales at Nasco Insurance in Dubai speaks to Health & Protection about her 21 year career in IPMI, the challenge of premium inflation, the need for innovation, her top...

Robert Kennedy is being promoted to CEO for Howden UK and Ireland, replacing Carl Shuker who will become deputy chairman.  Kennedy is currently CEO of Howden Ireland and will take up his...

Howden has received approval to open its first operation in Saudi Arabia.  With the opening of Howden Reinsurance Brokers KSA, it means that Howden now has a presence in 56 countries.  The...

Bupa Global has launched updated international private medical insurance (IPMI) retail plans in Hong Kong. The insurer rolled out the changes for individuals and families last week. It said the refreshed plans...

MetLife and Sprout.ai will be expanding their work to speed-up claims automation beyond Latin America to other global markets including the US and Asian territories. The insurer said the move was part...

Healix International is making a series of senior level appointments across operations, risk management and sales delivery ahead of opening an office in Australia ahead of gloabl expansion.  The firm said the...