Risky business

Much has been said in recent years about the opportunities for strong growth in the international private medical insurance (IPMI) sector. In contrast to the ailing domestic PMI market in the UK, both IPMI advisers and providers are optimistic about the burgeoning possibilities available in the international healthcare market. Although a veritable chorus insists that the market is growing impressively and will continue to do so for several years to come, there are no independent figures to verify such statements. IPMI providers are located all over the world and, as yet, no research fir...