Private medical insurance (PMI)
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.
Review of the Year: Health
Health insurance personalities reflect on the past year and look forward to 2015, with high hopes for improving the profile of health insurance through technology – as well as addressing issues surrounding costs and implementing a more holistic approach…
Penny Black's Social World – Hugh Bonneville: Risk assessor?
Hugh Bonneville, best known for his roles as Lord Grantham in Downton Abbey and BBC head of values Ian Fletcher in W1A, has taken on a new role. In his latest film, Paddington – from the producer of the Harry Potter series – Bonneville plays Mr Brown, a…
Price Forbes looks to Willis for accident and health hires
Price Forbes & Partners has launched an accident and health division as well as appointing Richard O'Brien as head of the area.
Discovery acquires Prudential's remaining stake in Pru Health
South African medical insurer Discovery is to acquire Prudential's remaining 25% stake in Prudential Health for £155m.
Legal Update: UK employers must be ready for Ebola
Elizabeth Wallace explores the claims environment for UK employers in the event of Ebola infection
Axa ranked worst in global brand survey
Axa has been condemned as the worst of 90 global consumer brands including Ryanair in a study focused on simplicity.