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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

Interviews

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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battleface Launches Educational Travel Insurance Policy in Partnership with ABTA

battleface, a global travel insurance provider, today announced the launch of its new Educational Travel Insurance Policy, developed in partnership with ABTA – The Travel Association.

Created specifically for students, staff, and educational groups, the policy combines extensive cover with simple administration, supported by Robin Assist’s global assistance to provide reassurance for schools, families, and travel organisers.

Key Features of the Product:

  • Comprehensive medical cover abroad – Up to £10,000,000, ensuring students and staff have access to top-tier medical care during their travels
  • Trip cancellation and disruption protection – No excess on cancellation or travel delay, giving peace of mind in unpredictable situations
  • Coverage for students and staff – Including individuals up to 75 years old, making it suitable for a wide range of participants
  • Lost or delayed baggage assistance – Up to £1,000 to support students when travel plans go awry
  • 24/7 global assistancefrom Robin Assist – Multilingual emergency support, available anywhere in the world
  • Early booking options – Policies can be booked up to 365 days in advance, helping schools and families plan confidently

Why This Product Stands Out:

  • Tailored for schools and groups – Flexible cancellation limits and activity cover designed to suit different trip types
  • Less admin, more support – Streamlined systems simplify policy management for operators and schools.
  • Member-driven development – Created by battleface with insight from ABTA members to meet real-world needs
  • Reassurance for parents and schools – Backed by a global insurance specialist providing 24/7 travel and medical assistance

Sophie Goodchild, Managing Director UK at battleface said: “We are thrilled to launch our Educational Travel Insurance Policy in partnership with ABTA, offering students, staff, and schools comprehensive protection and peace of mind while traveling. This product is designed with the real needs of educational groups in mind, combining robust medical cover, flexible trip protection, and 24/7 global assistance.”

Claire Biddle, Commercial Director at ABTA said: Educational travel is a hugely important part of our sector, and we know from our members that a dedicated insurance scheme was urgently needed. This partnership with battleface delivers a solution shaped with input from educational travel specialists, giving schools, parents, and operators the confidence they need when organising trips abroad.”

About ABTA
ABTA is a trade association for UK travel agents, tour operators and the wider travel industry. They are the largest travel trade body, with over 4,300 travel brands in membership who have a combined annual UK turnover of over £40 billion. ABTA work closely with their members to help raise and maintain standards and build a more sustainable travel industry, and provide travellers with advice, guidance and support.’ For more information visit www.abta.com

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.

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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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