Private medical insurance (PMI)
Majority seek broker recommendations when buying PMI, according to study
A recent survey by specialist healthcare insurer National Friendly has found that word of mouth is proving most effective in securing new private medical insurance (PMI) business for brokers
Amii and the CII launch new exam in Healthcare Insurance Products
The bodies are set to unveil the syllabus and discuss the market in general at Amii's AGM
Exeter and Pioneer launch online broker portal
Specialist private medical insurance (PMI) provider Exeter Friendly has launched a new online broker portal together with sister brand income protection (IP) business Pioneer.
PMI rising high?
The cost of private medical treatment has soared in recent years - double-digit increases annually - but can providers realistically offset costs through premium rises alone? Liz McMahon reports
At your service?
This month's discussion, sponsored by Ecclesiastical, focuses on why composite insurers' service levels is an area of weakness and what steps can be taken by the industry to improve claims handing?
'No validity': Industry quashes Quinn's construction findings
Quinn Insurance has been accused of 'scaremongering' following the publication of a survey it commissioned, which found that construction businesses had reduced overall insurance cover by an average of £3.2m
Healix boosts health care trust business
Healthcare and medical assistance specialist, Healix Group, has appointed Simon Curtis and Mark Cassidy to its health services business.
Insurance study highlights international healthcare risks
A study by PMI Global has revealed that 20% of companies that send employees abroad for prolonged periods of six months or more fail to provide them with international health insurance.
Bluefin 'very lucky' to recruit ex Heath Lambert MD Mike Bruce
Former Heath Lambert managing director, Mike Bruce, has joined Bluefin as chief development officer, responsible for underwriting and claims at the Axa-owned broker
UK's educated and affluent don't trust insurers
The insurance sector has trailed third from bottom in a survey revealing who the “well-informed” members of the UK public trust in business.
View from the Top: Where is insurance heading this decade?
As we say goodbye to the noughties, what are going to be the most important factors of a new decade?
Heath Lambert appointed as broker on Scottish bridge scheme
Company appointed as insurance advisor and broker to the Scottish Ministers for the Forth Replacement Crossing
Chase Templeton sponsors motorbike champ
PMI specialist to support Neil Hodgson, British and World Superbike champion
Heath Lambert raids Axa for music specialist
John Feaver will be responsible for developing UK and European musical instrument business
Groupama Healthcare gets seal of approval
Alistair Sclare describes Plain English Campaign award as a milestone
NIG raids Heath Lambert and Zurich for new hires
NIG boosts its Birmingham office with three new appointments
Heath Lambert scheme extended
Broker's specialist scheme, Unique, teams up with National Autistic Society
Premier Medical Group buys Principle Medical Services
The move is part of the group's expansion in the UK
Taking the pulse of PMI
With a growing population and challenges ahead for government spending Emmanuel Kenning asks what the future holds for the PMI market.
AMII unveils plans for more 'broker-friendly' PMI training
Collaboration with CII to be launched next year
Recession will impact on PMI costs, warns Healix Group
Steve Hook, Healix Group's sales and marketing director, said the threat of redundancy is causing an increase in private medical insurance claims
Chase Templeton appoints former Carole Nash MD
Damien Keeling has been appointed to the board as non-executive director
Heath Lambert expands Admiral partnership
It will be the sole provider for new Diamond product for women
Market Moves
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