Private medical insurance (PMI)
Meditel subject to MBO
Meditel is now operating as an independent organisation from a new establishment in Gouda following a management buy-out on 1 October.
Bupa lands UK Sport deal
Bupa has been named as the official health insurance partner of UK sport.
ASIS boss targets top 50 with niche push
The managing director of an up-and-coming broker has set her sights on being in the top 50 within 10 years, by launching into a variety of “untapped niche markets”.
Cigna acquires First Assist for £71m
Global health services company Cigna has agreed to acquire travel and protection insurance firm First Assist Insurance Services from Barclays Private Equity.
Medical provider network hits 1,400
Now Health International’s network of approved hospitals, clinics and medical practitioners around the world has broken through the 1,400 barrier in its first six months since launch.
Helvetia sells health and accident portfolio
Helvetia Switzerland is divesting itself of its health and accident portfolio.
Colosso and Barr leave Gallagher Heath as Hodges starts new role early
A week of departures and early arrivals within the broking community has resulted in former Heath Lambert bosses Adrian Colosso and Graham Barr leaving Gallagher Heath, while ex-Aviva UK CEO Mark Hodges has started work at Towergate earlier than expected.
Editor's comment: The devil is in the detail
Just when consensus was building across the insurance industry that banning referral fees alone will not cure the UK civil litigation system of all its perceived ills, reduce car insurance premiums, or single-handedly wipe out personal injury claims…
Interview – Pierre Lefèvre: A long time coming
As international division managing director for Groupama, the UK once again falls under the watchful eye of Pierre Lefèvre, after an earlier five-year stint as the country’s CEO. Almost a decade after their last interview, Lynn Rouse catches up with…
Insurance Insight weekly update live
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is live with an article on the growing problem of travel clinic fraud: and a blog asking when the Middle East will stop being an emerging market?
Travel clinic fraud: a growing problem
Thousands of holidaymakers who receive medical treatment while travelling abroad are at risk of being overcharged, according to Mike Keating.
Generali Deutschland expected to grow above market average
Generali Deutschland Holding AG and its main subsidiaries have received financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings of “aa-”.
Takaful insurance: A future full of potential
Despite the failure of the first domestic Shariah compliant insurer, the Takaful market is predicted to have a great future. Sam Barrett looks at its potential for growth.
Insurance Insight weekly update live
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is live with an article on harmonising European compensation systems; and an article on the opportunities for brokers in the international PMI market.
International PMI: the brokers opportunity.
Many brokers fear branching out into unknown lines but Tim Mutton argues there is an excellent untapped opportunity for many European brokers in the international PMI market.
Post history – 10 years ago: Provider to shake-up PMI market
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Lloyd’s leads the way in medical tourism insurance
Lloyd’s has launched an insurance product that provides complications insurance for plastic surgeons globally to help protect patients who travel abroad for treatment.
Bupa sees improved European performance in H1
Healthcare provider Bupa has reported half year revenue for Europe and North America of £1,464.4m, which contributed 37% to the group revenues of £3,929m.
Giles in bid to protect jobs after CBG buy
Expansionist broker Giles has vowed to protect jobs “where possible”, following the acquisition of Manchester-based broker CBG, which is expected to be finalised within two weeks.
Now Health International launches online quote facility for group IPMI
Now Health International has launched an on-line facility which it claims provides instant international health insurance quotes for up to 50 employees in seconds.
Insurance Insight August: Exclusive commercial property and captive domicile content now live
Insurance Insight August is now live with look at commercial property in the Benelux region; innovation in the captive domicile market; and an interview with Now Health International.
Insurance Insight Q&A: Martin Garcia, Now Health International
Martin Garcia has spent almost 20 years in the international private medical health market with over 10 years as managing director for Goodhealth Worldwide. As he returns to the market with his new venture as chief executive of Now Health International,…
Simplyhealth agrees deal with Groupama Insurances for UK healthcare business
Simplyhealth has agreed a deal to purchase the Groupama Insurances UK healthcare business.
Mphasis acquisition broadens reach
IT services company Mphasis has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Wyde Corporation, an international software vendor and creator of insurance policy administration solution Wynsure.