Our member only events allow exchange of information between peers in a friendly, open and trusted environment. The connections established during these meetings are invaluable for executives in creating long-lasting relationships and solidarity across the industry.
Around the world there are huge challenges across numerous sectors of health insurance, and with an alliance of organisations the opportunity to effect positive influence and change is all the greater. We aim to engage our members in discussion on critical real-world scenarios and possible solutions.
Founded in Australia in 1972
Members in over 70 countries
200 Million global lives covered
Tom Sackville was born in London and educated at Oxford and Madrid University before starting a career in financial services in New York. In 1983 he became a Member of Parliament, later serving in Margaret Thatcher’s and subsequent administrations as Whip and Health Minister. He took up his present role in 1998, since when the iFHP has grown in membership and the scope of its educational and other activities. Tom was for some years as President of FECRIS, a French based European federation of support organisations for families who have lost members to pseudo-religious cults: he has also served on the boards of various healthcare enterprises. He is married with two children and lives in London and Greece.
Andrea manages the membership proposition at the iFHP including member communications and engagement, event support, coordination of the Executive Development Programme and is the iFHP financial lead. Andrea is a highly experienced health care manager with many years of working at Board level in both the State and private health sectors. Andrea works Part Time with the iFHP and also works as Director of Service Development with a large London NHS hospital Trust /Integrated Care Organisation.
Nicola has worked in events and communications across numerous sectors for 20 years, including natural resources, defence and pharma before joining the iFHP in June 2015. Having worked globally for large organisations previously she has a deep understanding of the importance of communications internally and externally and facilitating this for our members. Her primary role at the iFHP is management of the Expert Panels and associated projects from these Panels. When not at work Nicola enjoys running, travelling and is currently in training for the 2018 London Marathon.
The iFHP is governed by a Council of Management of up to 20 CEOs of member companies. This body meets twice a year and determines overall policy and direction. The Current chairperson is Willem van Duin, elected in January 2019.
