Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
Capita expands health business with IMG buy
The Capita Group has acquired Insurance Medical Group (IMG) for an undisclosed sum.
OFT pushes for PMI clarity
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has been forced to take action to promote transparency and comparability in the private healthcare market.
PMI provider claims data sharing first
Universal Provident has claimed to be the first provider to disclose claims information on private medical insurance (PMI).
PMI industry must change tack to avoid further consolidation, says Pruhealth
Pruhealth has slammed the unsustainable economics of the SME private medical insurance (PMI) market.
Groupama calls for major market correction as commercial revenues drop
Groupama has revealed a 34% increase in profits before tax and amorisation to £18.5m (H1 2010: £13.7m) for its combined UK operations in the first six months of 2011.
Simplyhealth reveals aim to grow further following Groupama deal
Simplyhealth has revealed plans to grow its market share to 10% after the purchase of Groupama Healthcare.
Biba healthcare group founder resigns, labelling it a toothless tiger
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) healthcare focus group has been dealt a further blow with the resignation of one of its founder members.
Groupama sells healthcare arm to Simplyhealth
Simplyhealth has today announced that it has reached an agreement to purchase the UK healthcare business of Groupama Insurances, subject to the required regulatory approvals.
Products: Pruhealth in final stages of SLH product integration
Pruhealth has vowed to take a leadership position in terms of differential commission as it approaches the final stage of its product integration following its acquisition of Standard Life Health (SLH).
Product roundup: It’s a Standard Life for the man from the Pru
The finish line is now visible for the much discussed integration of Standard Life Health into Pruhealth, following its acquisition last year. The insurer has taken the move as an opportunity to adopt what it calls a leadership stance on differential…
Gallaghers aims to break $2bn revenue barrier
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co’s half year results for 2011 have revealed a 13% rise in brokerage to $717.6m (£439m) (H1 2010: $635.2m).
Universal Provident pulls away from Great Lakes
Universal Provident has announced that it is to bring a majority of the underwriting for its product range in–house and sister company Personal Assurance will now act as the insurer.
Gallagher Heath strengthens in the Midlands
Gallagher Heath, formerly known as Heath Lambert, has recruited four senior executives to be based at its Birmingham office.
Heath Lambert loses two in Scotland to rival
Towergate Scotland has made two appointments to its Edinburgh-based broking team as it looks to grow its presence in the Scottish capital.
Insurance Age video: Amii conference 2011
Liz McMahon interviews key delegates at the Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (Amii) 2011 conference.
Heath Lambert name falls by the wayside
Heath Lambert is to start trading as Gallagher Heath following its acquisition by Arthur J. Gallagher & Co in May.
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AMII not letting claims transparency issue drop
The chairman of the Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) has promised that the Association will continue to pursue a resolution to the thorny issue of claims transparency.
Axa PPP plans to extend online presence with broker buy
Axa PPP has confirmed its intention to purchase online private medical insurance intermediary Health-on-line for an undisclosed sum.
Amii conference to question future role of PMI
The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (Amii) has announced the theme of “Hearts and Minds” for its 2011 exhibition and conference.
How to… Unlock the potential of health cash plans
In a nutshell: The story of 2011 is proving to be one of fierce cuts, high inflation, low bank lending and uncertain interest rates. Commercial clients need to retain their employees so they can ride out the storm, but the chances of offering them an…
Pruhealth slams "unsustainable" commission levels and unveils new model
PruHealth has adopted what it believes to be a more sustainable and transparent commission model.
Chairman and deputy resign from Biba's healthcare focus group
The chairman and deputy chairman of the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) healthcare focus group have resigned.
FOS receives record-breaking number of PPI complaints
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has published its annual review covering the 2010/11 financial year.