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Interviews

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

iPMI Market Providers

IMG Welcomes Sophie Cummins as IPMI Regional Business Development Manager in the UK

International Medical Group® (IMG®), has announced Sophie Cummins as the Regional Business Development Manager for the UK and Rest of World within the international private medical insurance (IPMI) segment of IMG. Sophie joins the IMG team with nearly 10 years of experience working in the insurance and travel industries.

Sophie will be responsible for driving growth within the IPMI segment of IMG’s business, which includes annually renewable, long-term coverage options for individuals, families, small to medium sized groups, and corporate groups. Based out of IMG's Redhill office, Sophie will be managing a team of sales managers while also preparing IMG’s brokers for the expansion of product offerings in 2023.

“I am excited for the opportunity to be joining the IMG team to help grow IPMI business in the UK, Africa, Asia, and beyond,” said Sophie. “With my previous experience in insurance and healthcare, I’m looking forward to building new and strengthening existing relationships with IMG brokers.”

Prior to joining IMG, Sophie held sales roles at Saga Insurance Services, Gap 360, and AXA Global Healthcare—where she first served as an International Account Manager and was later promoted to International Broker Sales Manager.

Sophie has a strong passion for traveling and previously did a two-year working holiday visa in Australia. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Communication from Cardiff University.

“We are very happy to have Sophie joining our team,” said IMG’s Global Head of IPMI, Kevin Melton. “Sophie will be instrumental in helping us hit our ambitious growth plans over the next five years, and we are looking forward to seeing the impact she will make as the Regional Business Development Manager for the UK and Rest of World.”

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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