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Dentists’ Provident’s biggest claim totalled £87,800 as 99% paid
The largest amount Dentists’ Provident paid out to an individual claimant in the past year was £87,800. This is according to the provider's claims report for 2023 which showed 99% of new...
Read moreFCA rejects calls to intervene in PII market
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has rejected calls from smaller financial firms for it to intervene in the professional indemnity insurance (PII) market. The regulator dismissed pleas from two of its engagement...
Read moreAviva sees 25% increase in mental health claims for children and young people
Aviva has seen a 25% increase in the number of children and young people seeking support from its mental health pathway through Aviva’s group healthcare schemes in 2023 compared to 2022. The...
Read moreUK workers resorting to self treatment due to NHS access woes – Health Shield
More than half (55%) of UK workers who need healthcare have resorted to self-treating medical symptoms due to being unable to access the NHS. This is according to research of 564 workers...
Read moreAI and mandatory excesses floated to stabilise ‘saturated’ virtual GPs
Advisers have proposed options including greater use of artifical intelligence (AI) and mandatory excesses to help control the "saturated" use of virtual GPs in the private medical insurance (PMI) market. The subject...
Read moreMedicash offers 70% discount for Muhdo Health DNA insights package
Medicash is offering the Muhdo Health genetic testing service to policyholders at a 70% discount from standard rates. The cash plan provider’s customers can purchase the Muhdo DNA Insights Kit and monthly...
Read moreHealth Summit: Company leaders not swapping their full-fat PMI for wider solutions
Company leaders are not routinely exchanging their generous private medical insurance cover for whole of workforce solutions. This is according to a panel of adviser experts, who took part in a panel...
Read moreProtection adviser Chohan star seller as women win week two on the Apprentice
Mortgage and protection adviser Raj Chohan stole the show on last night's edition of The Apprentice. Week two in the search for Lord Sugar's latest business partner saw the men's and women's...
Read moreCancer waiting lists stagnate below NHS targets
A total of 91.1% of patients received their first treatment for cancer a month after the decision to treat was made – falling below the NHS’ operational target of 96%, according to...
Read moreNearly 90% of claims handlers suffer second-hand trauma – CII New Gen
Insurers need to proactively ensure second-hand trauma experienced when handling distressing claims is understood across the sector. This is according to a report from the 2022/23 Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) New Generation...
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