Expats in Singapore can now buy international private medical insurance (IPMI) from the world's largest expatriate insurer, Bupa International, thanks to a partnership agreement with Singapore-based International Medical Insurers (IMI).

Singapore represents one of Asia's main international business hubs and is home to around 550,000 expatriates, representing some 12% of the population, as well as a large number of high net worth nationals. Bupa International has been looking to enter the market for some time to provide corporate and individual customers with IPMI products tailored to their needs.