putting pmi under the knife

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Constantly evolving regulations across the globe mean scrutinising the relevant terms and conditions before choosing a private medical insurance policy is imperative. Tiffany Hancock reports

The rules and regulations for financial advisers never stay the same for long, and providing international private medical insurance (PMI) is no exception. Andrew Sandilands, compliance officer at Interglobal, points out the importance of properly investigating the rules and regulations of each country before deciding on a policy. For example, each European country will have a different insurance premium tax, and some, such as Germany, do not impose it at all. Outside Europe, the Middle East is also undergoing significant regulatory change. Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the UAE recently introduc...

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