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iPMI Global Speaks with Chris Carter, CEO, ExpatInsure

The International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) sector has long been defined by legacy giants, complex policy jargon and traditional corporate packages. As the modern expat demographic shifts towards digital nomads, independent professionals and micro-multinationals, the industry is being forced to rethink.  In this exclusive iPMI Global Interview, we sit down with Chris Carter, CEO of ExpatInsure, to discuss the company's growth, how it is using technology to strip the complexity out of buying cover, and why the model of the bloated...

18-06-2026 iPMI Global

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iPMI Global Speaks with Gitte Bach, CEO, New Frontier Group

iPMI Global, the leading business intelligence platform for the international private medical insurance (IPMI) and global assistance sectors, has officially released its latest executive round table report, titled "The Algorithmic Gatekeeper: AI and the Future of IPMI." Featuring crucial insights from New Frontier Group CEO Gitte Bach, “The Algorithmic Gatekeeper” maps the transition from manual administration to intelligent clinical navigation. A primary focal point of the round table is the critical necessity for "explainability" and human accountability as artificial intelligence begins to...

22-05-2026 iPMI Global

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AllianzJD Launches Instant-Access Travel Insurance for International Visitors Coinciding With China’s Visa-Free Expansion

As China expands visa-free entry to global travelers, AllianzJD Insurance—a joint venture between JD.com and Allianz—has launched Charming China, its first comprehensive travel insurance designed specifically for international visitors. Combining Allianz’s 135 years of insurance expertise with JD.com’s digital innovation, the policy enhances safety and convenience for travelers exploring China’s cultural landmarks and vibrant cities.

Visa Reforms Drive Tourism Growth

Recent policy updates, including visa-free entry for citizens of Japan, South Korea, Singapore, France, Germany, and select Southeast Asian countries, have simplified travel to China. While these changes fuel growing interest in the country’s attractions, concerns about medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and lost luggage persist among international visitors.

Global Expertise, Local Solutions

AllianzJD’s “Charming China” policy addresses these challenges with two standout features:

  • 24/7 Multilingual Emergency Support: Ensure 5-minute response times with guaranteed delivery of multilingual emergency assistance services—including digital rescue guidance and telemedicine support—to insured members within 30 minutes. Comprehensive assistance includes medical transport coordination, guaranteed coverage of hospitalization fees, and emergency repatriation arrangements.
  • Effortless Digital Experience: Enroll online in just 3 minutes through the JD platform, with instant electronic policy delivery. Streamlined processes eliminate paperwork, ensuring fast, hassle-free access to coverage.

Learn more about Charming China travel insurance here

Backed by a rescue network spanning 200+ countries, AllianzJD has supported over 100 million customers worldwide, including adventurers and business travelers, in scenarios ranging from mountain rescues to urban medical crises.

Positioned as the essential first step for trips to China, Charming China allows visitors to explore with confidence and peace of mind. The policy reflects AllianzJD’s commitment to merging global risk management with localized solutions, ensuring travelers can fully immerse themselves in China’s cultural and natural wonders.

iPMI Global Network Directory

iPMI Global Launches July 2026 Global Provider Network Directory to Streamline B2B Sourcing and Glob…

14-07-2026 Network Directory iPMI Global

iPMI Global, the preeminent business intelligence resource for the international medical insurance sector, today announced the official release of the July 2026 edition of its Global Provider Network Directory. This directory serves as a mission-critical infrastructure tool for senior executives navigating the increasingly complex landscape of global B2B healthcare sourcing. Engineered to function as the definitive online B2B buyer’s guide, the directory eliminates the friction inherent in international partnership identification, providing a standardized, high-impact framework for insurers, hospitals, assistance companies, and third-party administrators (TPAs).

iPMI Global Unveils June 2026 Provider Network Directory: The Authoritative B2B Guide for Internatio…

19-06-2026 Network Directory iPMI Global

iPMI Global, the leading provider of business intelligence for the International Private Medical Insurance (iPMI) sector, today announced the launch of the June 2026 edition of its Global Provider Network Directory. Serving as the definitive online B2B buyer’s guide, this resource is engineered to streamline the identification of global partnerships for insurers, hospitals, assistance companies, and third-party administrators. In an industry where "right place, right time" care delivery is critical, iPMI Global provides a high-impact solution for industry payers looking to expand their service capabilities. The directory centralizes comprehensive company intelligence, offering a single, authoritative platform for executives to navigate the complex international healthcare ecosystem and secure seamless global reach. Discover the June 2026 iPMI Global Provider Network Directory—the definitive B2B buyer's guide for international healthcare sourcing, partnership identification, and market intelligence.

Welcome To iPMI Global

iPMI Global is the leading business intelligence provider for international private medical and expatriate healthcare insurance markets worldwide. Due to the nomadic nature of the international private medical insurance (iPMI) market, iPMI Global is an internet based business intelligence  service for worldwide insurance and medical assistance professionals, who need to understand the impacts of insurance and healthcare policy, regulatory, and legislative developments.

For the past 15 years senior level business executives, in over 120 countries, rely on iPMI Global to stay 1 step ahead of the risk and on the inside track of international private medical insurance.

Covering business travellers, high net worth individuals, expatriate and leisure travel markets, iPMI Global is the only international news source covering the most exciting sector of international health insurance: international private medical insurance.

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