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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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ICE-Tech Launches Alice FNOL with OpenDialog: A 24/7 AI Insurance Claims Agent Improving Accuracy and Reducing Cost

  • Written by: iPMI Global
  • Category: InsureTech News

A governed AI claims agent embedded in FNOL journeys, delivering controlled claims from first contact and faster resolution

ICE-Tech, a global insurance technology partner, has launched Alice FNOL, a 24/7 AI claims agent designed to transform first notification of loss (FNOL) for insurers.

Powered by OpenDialog’s conversational AI platform for regulated industries, Alice FNOL is embedded directly into FNOL journeys, capturing and validating claims in real time to reduce manual handling and improve data accuracy from the outset.

The Trust Gap: Why 85% of Swiss Policyholders Expect Artificial Intelligence But Only 18% Welcome It

  • Written by: iPMI Global
  • Category: InsureTech News

A recent Deloitte study reveals that while artificial intelligence has become a fixture in the daily lives of Swiss citizens, its use in the insurance industry is met with significant caution. Policyholders generally support AI applications that provide assistance, such as translating complex documents or offering safety tips, but they largely reject automated decision-making regarding coverage or premiums.

ICE and NIS Unite Under One Global Brand: ICE-Tech

  • Written by: iPMI Global
  • Category: InsureTech News

"An award-winning insurance technology partner trusted by global insurers and specialist market innovators."

ICE InsureTech (ICE) and Nordic Insurance Software (NIS), two established insurance technology companies within the Acturis Group, announce their unification under a single global brand: ICE-Tech.

Founded in 2002, ICE and NIS have each built strong, credible positions in their respective markets, delivering complex insurance programmes across personal and speciality lines for major insurance brands.

Cigna Healthcare Unveils Industry-Leading AI-Powered Digital Tools for a Simple and Reliable Customer Experience

  • Written by: iPMI Global
  • Category: InsureTech News

Cigna Healthcare, the health benefits division of The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI), is introducing a series of new digital features to improve the customer experience during common health insurance interactions, such as checking benefits coverage, estimating costs and finding care. These enhancements are designed to provide a reliably simple experience for everyday needs and are an important step in delivering on the company’s commitmentThis link will open in a new tab. to make health care easier for customers.

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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