Away we go

With more people looking for careers overseas the need for international private medical insurance (IPMI) has erupted. And because the country they are moving to may have a poor health system - or one that is not available to foreigners, IPMI could be crucial. This is particularly true in countries where medical insurance is required by the government. Peter Rousseau, business development director of InterGlobal, says the market is huge, with about 30 million expatriates of all nationalities worldwide. And most of the business is made through intermediaries. He says: "About 80% of all...