Private medical insurance (PMI)
An audience with: Julian James, CII president
Next year sees the Chartered Insurance Institute celebrate the centenary of its being granted a Royal Charter. But far from sitting back and reflecting on past glories, the CII is determined to use its anniversary year to tackle the big issues set to…
Market moves: Fresh faces for underwriters
As the industry heads into December, underwriting agencies and insurers lead the way in the job market. This week saw major moves at Chubb, More Than and Travelers, while Evolution, Arista and Ink all welcomed new staff. It was another slow week for…
Cigna finalises acquisition of First Assist
Cigna has finalised the acquisition of First Assist Insurance Services following regulatory approval from the UK’s Financial Services Authority in late October.
Aviva pairs up with UAE insurer for expat medical insurance
Aviva’s UK health business has set up a new arrangement with Abu Dhabi based Emirates Insurance Company to provide expatriates based in the United Arab Emirates with compliant international private medical insurance solutions.
Healthcare anti-fraud network launches in Atlanta
UK health insurers have joined with government agencies from across the world at the first meeting of the new Global Healthcare anti-fraud network in Atlanta earlier this month.
Murphy assures staff THB takeover was not executed for efficiencies
THB chief executive Frank Murphy has promised employees at the Lloyd’s and London market broker there will be no similarities between his firm’s multi-million pound takeover by AmWINS and that of the Gallagher buyout of Heath Lambert.
Axa PPP to underwrite PHC medical insurance products
Bosses at the Permanent Health Company and Axa PPP healthcare have today announced an underwriting agreement involving all PHC medical and dental insurance products.
Job-related stress claims are an underestimated issue in Italy
In the last ten years, only one out of 12 job-related stress claims have been validated by INAIL, Italy's national body for health insurance for workers.
Rehabilitation: Providing the carrot
While the use of rehabilitation has made great strides in the past few years, is a more co-ordinated approach with tangible incentives needed?
Now Health introduces currency flexibility for Europe
Private medical insurance provider Now Health International, has introduced a flexible currency facility for customers in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia Pacific.
Financial market volatility hits Swiss Re’s core combined ratio
Swiss Re saw the combined ratio for its property and casualty segment increase to 80.8% for the third quarter of 2011 due largely to financial market volatility.
CNA Europe forms new pan-European Underwriting Committee
CNA Europe has appointed Rhonda Buege to the newly-created role of underwriting officer for HealthPro, its specialist offering to the healthcare industry.
Chubb appoints UK & Ireland accident & health manager
Chubb Insurance has appointed Steve Ranzetta, currently Chubb London accident & health manager, to the role of Chubb UK & Ireland accident & health manager, effective immediately.
Swedish Lansforsakringar's ratings on negative watch
Moody's has put Swedish health insurer Lansforsakringar's 'A2' IFSR and 'A3' issuer rating on negative watch.
Fitch affirms ratings of Generali's German subsidiaries
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ratings of Generali Deutschland Group's German non-core subsidiaries Envivas Krankenversicherung AG and Advocard Rechtsschutzversicherung AG.
Broking supplement - Top 25 EC3 Brokers - Analysis: Perennial growth
There have been a few changes at the top – but it has been another year of steady progress for the top 25 EC3 brokers.
ALC Health launches underwriting partnership with Axa
Medical insurance provider ALC Health has announced that it will be transferring its underwriting capacity to Axa PPP International from 1 December 2012.
ALC Health announces Axa underwriting deal
Medical insurance provider ALC Health has announced that as of 1 December it will be transferring its underwriting capacity to Axa PPP International.
Five join medical intermediaries’ group
The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries has welcomed five new companies taking membership to “well over 100 intermediary firms”.
European insurers and US Asbestos, Pollution and Health liabilities
European insurers may not currently be focused on US Asbestos, Pollution and Health liabilities but according to John Winter they need to act now to avoid problems as Solvency II is implemented.
Market moves: Brokers pick up the pace
Following a quiet fortnight, major players in the broking sector have actively been recruiting this week.
PMI discount for Hong Kong based customers
Now Health International is offering prospective customers who are resident in Hong Kong the opportunity to reduce their private medical insurance premium by 15% by restricting the type of room they have access to when seeking hospital treatment.
Channel Syndicate launches into health
Lloyd’s Channel Syndicate 2015 has appointed Ian Fordham of Talbot to head its new accident & health division and says another underwriter will be joining soon.
Axis appoints international business manager from Willis
Axis Global Accident & Health, a division of Axis Capital Holdings has appointed Jamie Cañellas as senior vice president and business development manager for its International operations.