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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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Bupa Egypt Expands Its Healthcare Services to Meet Local Individual Needs

Bupa Global, a renowned leader in international private medical insurance, has announced a wider services/products through Bupa Egypt Insurance, marking a significant step in its commitment to delivering world-class healthcare solutions to the Egyptian market.

This timely move coincides with a notable shift in executive priorities towards preventative healthcare. According to insights gleaned from Bupa Global's Executive Wellbeing Index1, a substantial 77%1 of respondents in Egypt are considering the purchase of additional private medical insurance for themselves or their families.

To support these demands, Bupa Egypt Insurance introduced a new prime range of health plans which provides medical and holistic health cover at a global level, so customers and their families are not limited to treatment in just Egypt, but have the freedom to access world-leading specialists and medical providers both at home and abroad.

Mo Bazzi, Managing Director, Bupa Egypt Insurance, said: ​​"Our new healthcare plans now available in Egypt have been meticulously designed to cater to the evolving healthcare needs of individuals and families in Egypt, and provide a holistic approach to protecting our customers’ health. These plans signify a renewed strategic focus in the region, emphasising our commitment to enhancing the healthcare landscape and fostering better health outcomes for our valued customers."

The expansion aligns with Bupa Global’s long-term strategy to drive growth and further strengthen its leadership position in the IPMI market.

Exceptional service on every level

The range available in Egypt includes five plans, suited to varying needs from Major Medical, the most affordable plan, up to Ultimate, providing the highest level of cover designed for high-net-worth travelling executives and their families.

With no annual limits, the Ultimate Plan provides end-to-end, personalised health management to Private Clients, with access to range of physical, mental and preventive healthcare services. Dedicated assistance is provided from a Concierge Manager, with access to senior clinical staff from the comfort of their home. It includes private maternity cover, dental treatment and a focus on a more holistic approach to health, including physio, osteopathy and mental health.

At the core of Bupa Global's approach is its dedication to providing exceptional service to its customers. Bupa Egypt Insurance new prime range of Global Health Plans offer a wide array of services, including:

  • In-hospital and outpatient support
  • Preventative health checks
  • Mental health condition coverage
  • Emergency evacuations
  • Comprehensive treatment for serious illnesses
  • Coverage for hereditary and chronic conditions
  • Transplants and rehabilitation
  • Access to a dedicated clinical case manager

 

  1. Bupa Global Executive Wellbeing Index 2022 - research was conducted by Censuswide among 2439 high net worth individuals across eight countries and regions, including UK, USA, France, UAE, Egypt, China, Hong Kong and Singapore.

About Bupa Global and Bupa Egypt Insurance

Bupa's purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

Bupa Global is the premium health insurance arm of Bupa. Established in 1971, it provides individuals, small businesses and corporate customers international coverage with products and services so they can access the healthcare they need when they need it, whether at home or when studying, living, travelling, or working abroad.

Bupa Egypt Insurance is Bupa Global’s regulated entity under the supervisor of the Financial Regulatory Authority in Egypt, with a head office in Cairo.

1The Bupa Global Executive Wellbeing Index 2022 analyses research conducted between 3rd of August and 7th of September 2022 among 2439 high net worth individuals (HNWIs) across eight countries and regions, including UK, USA, France, UAE, Egypt, China, Hong Kong and Singapore.

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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