International Health Insurance: The Future of International Private Medical Insurance

After decades of unmatched contribution to the international private medical insurance (iPMI) industry, renowned analyst and author Ian Youngman has officially retired. To mark the occasion—and to ensure his final and most comprehensive work reaches as many industry professionals as possible—we are pleased to announce a limited-time 50% price reduction on the LAST edition of his flagship report: International Health Insurance 2024: The Future of International Private Medical Insurance.

With more than 1,000 pages of in-depth analysis, market intelligence, insurer profiles, country data and expert commentary, this report has long been considered the industry’s essential reference guide.

The comprehensive report delivers up-to-the-minute business intelligence — covering market dynamics, global insurer and broker activity, country-by-country healthcare insurance environments, and future growth forecasts for the iPMI industry.

What’s Inside — Key Highlights

• Extensive coverage of market drivers and emerging trends, including growing demand from high-net-worth individuals, international students, expatriates, senior expats, and digital nomads.
• Projections for premium growth, customer base expansion and shifting market structure — highlighting how partnerships, consolidation, and exit of large insurers could reshape the iPMI landscape.
• Detailed 177-country profiles, enabling stakeholders to understand regulatory, healthcare and insurance contexts in every major region worldwide.
• In-depth review of 85 insurance companies and 49 brokers, agents, MGAs/MGUs, with insights into product offerings, geographic reach, and strategic positioning.
• Analysis of global mobility, expatriate trends, and changing demographics — offering guidance for insurers, brokers, and service providers looking to adapt.

What Readers Are Saying

“Very professionally researched and refreshing report on iPMI. Took a while to digest it at over 1000 pages in length. An excellent resource for the team and new hires to keep coming back to. Look forward to next year’s edition.” — iPMI Insurer CEO

“Best report we have ever purchased on international private medical insurance. Although we have been in the market a while now, there is a lot in here we simply did not know and hadn’t considered.” — iPMI Broker Director

“This was not a good report – it was a great report! Highly recommended!” — iPMI MGU Director

“Although we don’t sell iPMI, as a tech start-up selling Insurtech to the iPMI space, the report allows us to quickly identify who is in the market, where they operate and what they do. The country profiles also help train our sales team on how such a complex market works.” — InsurTech VP Sales Americas

“With over 30 years in the iPMI market, there wasn’t much I thought I didn’t know about iPMI. Ian’s report proved me totally wrong!” — iPMI Broker Managing Director

Who the Report Is For

• Insurance brokers and agents
• Insurance companies
• MGAs and MGUs
• Professionals in global healthcare markets
• Hospital and clinic groups operating internationally
• Travel agents
• Banks and financial institutions
• Management consultants
• Investors and private equity
• National and local government policymakers
• Lawyers and policy advisors
• Think tanks
• Assistance companies
• Cost containment and claims management firms
• Insurance technology companies
• Travel managers

Why Buy This Report?

1. Stay up to date with the latest trends reshaping the iPMI market.
2. Understand the strategic impact of major partnership deals.
3. See an overview of what insurers and brokers are doing globally.
4. Identify countries introducing compulsory health insurance.
5. Track major changes to universal health insurance systems.
6. Access the latest insurer and broker research.

This is THE definitive, trusted, and most comprehensive report in the sector—an informed, analytical, and up-to-date resource produced by an insurance and market research professional with decades of expertise.

Why It Matters Now

With global mobility increasing and healthcare systems evolving — including the rising adoption of compulsory or universal health coverage in various countries — iPMI is becoming more relevant than ever. Yet data remains fragmented. This report fills that gap by offering curated, contextualised, and up-to-date intelligence that helps businesses and decision-makers understand where the market is heading, where demand will grow, and how to position themselves strategically.

Limited-Time Offer

Get 50% off the final edition now: https://ipmiglobal.com/reports/international-health-insurance-2024-the-future-of-international-private-medical-insurance-ipmi

Bupa Global, the premium international health insurer, has announced the official launch of its new branch in Paris, marking a significant milestone in its expansion across Europe.

The opening was celebrated this week with a special event held at the prestigious British Embassy in Paris. The occasion brought together dignitaries, intermediary partners, current and prospective customers, and key stakeholders from across the healthcare and insurance sectors.

Trawick International, a leading provider of international insurance and assistance services, today announced that Gianni De Min, Vice President of Network Management, has been appointed to the Board of Advisors for Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA), a recognized international authority in the accreditation and certification of healthcare providers worldwide.

PassportCard, a global leader in travel and health insurance innovation, has acquired the technology platform and core team behind Pattern, a U.S.- and Israel-based embedded insurance technology provider specializing in booking and registration-related solutions.

SureGo Administrative Services (SureGo), a sister company of Trawick International and third-party administrator for international and special risk insurance, today announced the official incorporation of its newest operational center in Malaysia.

This exclusive invite only round table will focus on international private medical insurance (iPMI), specifically tailored for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and expatriates.

The round table with IPMI market leaders will define the HNW market, discuss the necessity and challenges of insuring this demographic, and explore whether standard IPMI plans meet their needs.The RT will focus on bespoke and high-end plans with extensive coverage and concierge services. The RT will also explore market trends, regional adoption, and future developments.

Miami, Florida, 27 January 2025. As we step into 2025, World of America reflects on a year of extraordinary accomplishments while embracing exciting organizational changes that set the stage for continued success.

This has been an exceptional year for UnitedHealthcare Global. They've launched a new strategic alliance with QLM Life & Medical Insurance Company Q.P.S.C (QLM) to offer local and international coverage in Qatar and have recently announced a new collaboration with Qatar Insurance Company (QIC, QIC Group) for locally compliant solutions in the UAE. They've also implemented biometric verification using fingerprint or facial recognition for their member portal and apps, adding an extra layer of security, and introduced two new wellness resources—on-demand mindfulness from Calm and financial wellbeing resources from BrightPlan—embedded in every plan to support members' holistic health.

This iPMI Global in Focus article examines the rising complexity of regulations and compliance within the international private medical insurance (IPMI) market.

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