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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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MAS Unveils New Visual Identity and Brand Architecture Highlighting Specialized Services: FairCare USA and PaySmarter

Mega Assistance Services Inc. proudly announces the launch of its refreshed visual identity under the streamlined name MAS, along with the introduction of two specialized sub-brands: FairCare USA and PaySmarter. This rebranding marks a strategic evolution, emphasizing MAS’s full-service capabilities and showcasing the company’s in-house expertise across global medical coordination and U.S. claims cost containment.

The transition from “Mega Assistance Services Inc.” to the concise MAS reflects how the brand is already recognized within the industry. It also better represents the company’s agile, responsive approach to delivering trusted support in high-stakes, cross-border care environments.

At the center of the rebrand is a newly designed logo: a constellation of interlocking arcs representing MAS’s dynamic global network. This visual signature symbolizes MAS’s core promise—to move fast, move together, and move for people.

“This rebrand is about more than modern visuals—it’s a clearer expression of who we are and the specialized value we bring,” said Guillaume Debaene, General Manager of MAS. “FairCare USA and PaySmarter were created to showcase the depth of expertise we’ve built in-house and to help insurers navigate complex challenges—whether it’s controlling U.S. healthcare costs or delivering real-time, cash-free care abroad.”

New Sub-Brands That Reflect MAS’s Specialized Strengths

Rather than spinning off existing products, FairCare USA and PaySmarter were strategically developed as branded extensions of MAS’s core services, each addressing distinct challenges in the insurance and medical assistance ecosystem:

FairCare USA offers transparency-first cost containment for U.S. claims. It eliminates hidden markups on commissions by passing PPO discounts directly to insurers and charging only a flat case fee—ensuring cost predictability without compromising care.

PaySmarter is a digital prepaid card that gives policyholders access to outpatient care instantly and cash-free in over 90 countries—reducing paperwork, removing upfront payments, and accelerating case resolution.

Together, these sub-brands represent MAS’s expanded commitment to helping insurers deliver care with clarity, speed, and measurable savings.

A Cohesive, Future-Focused Brand System

The rebrand introduces a unified visual and verbal identity for MAS and its sub-brands—featuring refined typography, tailored iconography, and a warm, confident tone. Across every touchpoint, MAS now communicates with the same clarity it delivers in action.

This new chapter positions MAS as a fully integrated partner—one that blends human expertise, technological efficiency, and ethical decision-making to serve insurers and policyholders worldwide.

About MAS

MAS is a global provider of real-time medical coordination and cost-containment solutions for travel insurers, assistance companies, and multinational organizations. With in-house teams operating under its two specialized sub-brands—FairCare USA and PaySmarter—MAS empowers insurers to deliver faster, fairer, and more transparent care to policyholders across borders.

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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