Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
Now Compare parent to launch insurance company and Frank Bruno ad campaign
The Hong Kong-headquartered broking group Alliance has received approval to launch its own insurance company in the third quarter of 2015.
Editor's comment: The broking merry-go-round
So far, 2015 has been a year of broking management merry-go-rounds – we’ve seen big names like David Ross move from Arthur J Gallagher to Towergate, while broking investors Peter Cullum and Andy Homer have cut ties with Towergate to go their separate…
Apps joins Bellwood Prestbury
Andrew Apps, formerly a director at ALC Health, has joined specialist intermediary Bellwood Prestbury in a global role.
PMI broker Chase Templeton completes second M&A deal of the week
Acquisition-hungry Chase Templeton has sealed its second sizeable deal of the week with the purchase of Brighton-based intermediary Medical Insurance Advisers.
Axa acquires Simply Health's PMI division
Axa has acquired the private medical insurance division of Simply Health, subject to regulatory approval.
Chase Templeton snaps up SME broker Get Private
Private medical insurance specialist Chase Templeton has boosted its presence in the SME sector with the acquisition of London-based intermediary Get Private.
Now Health acquires Best Doctors to increase global footprint
Now Health International's private equity investor the Primary Group has acquired Bermuda-based Best Doctors Insurance.
Industry warned of potential class suit from rugby concussion claims
A predicted big "storm" of concussion injury claims from rugby union players has the potential to lead to a costly class action lawsuit, legal experts have warned.
Blog: Insurance industry fails to give help when it's needed most
Alexander Burgess asks why the insurance industry has failed to offer any solutions to the long-term care funding crisis
Bupa UK sees 2014 revenue grow 5% to £2.7bn
Bupa UK has achieved a 5% revenue increase for the year ended 31 December 2014 to £2.7bn.
Bupa launches tiered IPMI product range in the UK
Bupa Global has launched its first tiered range of international private medical insurance products in the UK.
C-Suite - Insurer: No time to lose on cancer
Occupation-related cancer deaths are too high in the UK – more needs to be done to prevent them
Pacific Prime hails Axa Singapore medical product
Axa's product for pre-existing conditions is a "major shift" in the market, according to the broker's Pacific Prime manager Singapore, Olivier Zeller.
Cega names Hardie as group CEO
Medical assistance and claims business Cega has named health, life and accident business lead Alistair Hardie as its new group CEO.
Hong Kong's radical health insurance overhaul
Hong Kong’s health insurers are concerned as the government prepares its Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme writes Nicky Burridge.
Australian medical premiums could rise 7% in April
As costs rise, Australian insurers are preparing an increase of up to 7% for private medical premiums.
Interview: Keith Bushnell: Positive mental health attitude
CEO Keith Bushnell has transformed HCML from a loss-making business to a profitable leader in the health and wellbeing market. He explains the firm’s approach to absence management and how to take a proactive approach to sickness in the workplace
Chase Templeton acquires broker Best Health
Private medical insurer Chase Templeton has purchased Britsol-based broker Best Heath.
Chase Templeton buys Best Health Business
Acquisitive medical insurer Chase Templeton has completed a deal to buy Bristol-based intermediary Best Health Business.
ALC Health CEO awarded MBE
Sarah Jewell, founder and CEO of international medical insurance provider ALC Health has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the New Year Honours list.
Post's Christmas Q&A
As the festive season gets well and truly underway, Post caught up with some of the insurance industry's key players to talk Santa slippers, mince pies and terrible Christmas presents...
Now Health appoints managing director in Beijing
Now Health has appointed Patrick Meng as director and general manager of Now Health’s Beijing branch.
Chase Templeton premium income moves north of £100m with triple purchase
Private medical insurance specialist Chase Templeton has concluded 2014 by tying up a trio of acquisitions that are expected to generate £2m in annual premium income.
Canopius recruits Zurich’s UK accident and health boss
Canopius has named Zurich’s head of UK accident and health as the divisional underwriter for its own operation.