Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
Health news: Online advice portal to complement launch of EFF
Exeter Friendly has revealed it will shortly go live with an online portal for brokers and advisers following the launch of a new insurance brand.
News review: October
The founder and chairman of direct insurer Esure, Peter Wood, revealed that 2014 would be the earliest date that the company would launch an initial public offering.
Broker profile: Broking in a warzone
William Wakeham is worlds apart from the average Insurance Age reader. Martin Friel profiles the life of a broker working in Iraq as he risks car bombs, mortars and bullets in his bid to crack the Middle Eastern market
Health news: Rockbridge deal underlines CBG's healthcare focus
CBG Group has acquired Rockbridge Healthcare as part of its growth strategy in the healthcare sector.
Brit case could up timber premiums
Brit Insurance Holdings' £2.6m claim against Taylor Wimpey could be a catalyst for insurers increasing premiums and restrictions on timber frame cover.
Health news: PMI providers warned against taking advantage of public cuts
In the wake of the Government's controversial benefit cuts, health insurance providers have been warned against tapping into highly emotive areas by mutual insurer National Friendly.
Biba health group gets ex Amii chairman on board as it tackles IPT
The former chairman of the Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (Amii) Mike Izzard has joined the Healthcare Focus Group of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) along with Wayne Pointin, from Jelf Employee Benefits.
Spending Review 2010: National Friendly calls on private healthcare sector to prove its worth
Richard Sear, CEO of National Friendly, said the organisation was pleased the coalition Government is standing by its commitment to protect the NHS from spending cuts but said that the strain on front-line services is only just beginning.
Heath Lambert and RAC to launch household products
Heath Lambert has agreed a five year deal with RAC to launch a suite of household products in 2011.
Bluefin raids Heath Lambert for London motor director
Bluefin Insurance Services has appointed Chaz Bailey to the newly created role of executive director of motor within their London market broking team.
CBG buys healthcare broker
CBG Group has purchased Rockbridge Healthcare for an undisclosed fee.
Focus - CSR: Helping hands
Ask a broker about its corporate social responsibility programme and the chances are you'll be met by either a blank stare or a look of pure cynicism. Yet beneath the surface, when it comes to philanthropic aspects, many are punching above their weight,…
Market Watch: SME online: Broker balancing act
With the rise of small and medium enterprise cover online, brokers are fully engaged with technology's ability to speed up trading for shops, offices, tradesmen and more. Some say that this evolution could also reach to larger risks, writes Andrew…
Exeter Friendly launches new family brand
Exeter Friendly has launched a new insurance brand, Exeter Family Friendly.
Pruhealth's buyout threatens end to PMI's reigning duopoly
The stranglehold that Axa PPP and Bupa hold over the private medical insurance (PMI) market could be loosened, following Pruhealth's acquisition of Standard Life Health (SLH).
Construction industry appeals to insurers for immediate help
Brokers are demanding that the insurance industry "step up to the plate" to aid the struggling construction sector.
Westfield absorbs tax increase and holds rates firm
Westfield Health has announced it will not immediately pass on the 1% rise in insurance premium tax (IPT) to policyholders - a decision set to cost the not-for-profit health insurance provider an estimated £530,000 per year.
Banks put loan pressure on commercial clients with preferred broker constraints
The broking community has accused banks of abusing their position by placing increasing and aggressive pressure on small commercial clients to use their preferred insurance intermediaries.
Heath Lambert wins Express Newspapers account
Heath Lambert has won the contract to place the general insurance risks of Express Newspapers and provide the company with risk management services.
Individual responsibility required to reduce NHS strain
More people will be required to take out health insurance over the next decade as their access to free healthcare becomes increasingly limited, according to a new report by Friends Provident.
Employee risk costs could soar under retirement proposals
The Government's decision to scrap the default retirement age from October 2011 could lead to key benefits becoming uninsurable for older employees, Mercer has warned.
Legal - Retirement regulations: Retirement age heading for the horizon
Changes to the age of compulsory retirement will have an impact on brokers and their clients. Alex Lock looks at potential financial implications and risks to consider.
QBE raids Chubb for accident and health underwriter
QBE has announced the appointment of Gemma Seymour as accident and health underwriter in its non-Lloyd’s A&H team.
Fears white paper proposal could hamper PMI
The coalition Government's decision to turn its back on its 'preferred provider' policy could pose a threat to the private medical insurance (PMI) industry, according to the Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (Amii).