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European and US insurers have found to their cost that mistakes in highly competitive Latin America can prove expensive, but there is cross-sector desire to improve the situation, writes Owain Thomas  ...

Key to understanding the highly dynamic and complex Latin America market is buying-in to its many differences and cultures, hears Owain Thomas   Dynamic and with strong potential growth trends, the Latin...

Across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, workplace wellbeing is evolving in quieter, more complex ways than in other parts of the world. While regions like Latin America (LATAM) and Europe, Middle East and...

Diverse, dynamic and dramatic. These are probably the three best words to describe the Latin America international private medical insurance (IPMI) market – at least based on an initial introduction. Health &...

Insurers must be clearer on what is driving medical inflation and what they are doing to ease the burden on customers, Howden UK health and benefits CEO and global practice leader Glenn...

Zurich Insurance Group has appointed Megan Shao as chief claims officer for Asia Pacific (APAC). Shao re-joins Zurich from Axa as of 1 February 2026. There she served as head of claims,...

Focusing on the three Cs of communication, compliance and compassion can ensure the IPMI market develops the right agenda, Owain Thomas hears.   A wish list can be a dangerous thing potentially...

The average medical trend cost rate for 2026 in the UK will decline to 12%, down from 17% in 2025, according to Aon. However, the consulting firm's data showed the UK would...

Axa Global Healthcare has agreed a sole distribution process for all international private medical insurance (IPMI) sold through Africa with Executive Healthcare Solutions (EHS). Health & Protection understands the move will require...

The UK Health & Protection Awards celebrated the best of the industry in London last night. More than 750 advisers, insurers and other representatives gathered together at a packed Westminster Park Plaza...