France has traditionally been seen as one of the world’s largest international private medical insurance (IPMI) markets as a hub for Europe and the Francophone world.
It also sees many outbound opportunities being host to multinational organisations and globally mobile individuals.
With a modern and diverse economy and population it is therefore a focus for insurers and advisers.
Furthermore as this Health & Protection Roundtable in association with Cigna Healthcare – Global Individual Health heard, there is significant scope for growth from it.
The market also has its unique characteristics which make it vital to understand these nuances when working within it.
The role of third-party administrators as a potentially independent choice for corporate clients, rather than being tied to one chosen by the insurer, is one of those unexpected elements.
Ultimately, France appears to be a solid market on both an outbound and inbound basis for either individuals or corporate mobility.
A rich range of options which means being at the heart of Europe it should endure as an attractive IPMI market.
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