Appointments / Industry

A large scale sophisticated fraud is currently affecting international private medical insurance (IPMI) providers across the globe with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) being consulted, according to John Carpenter, chairman...

Compulsory private medical cover is not likely to be introduced in Qatar until next year, a leading health insurance adviser operating in the country has suggested. Amber Musson-Thorp, group commercial director -...

HCML has appointed James Cracknell as its first rehabilitation ambassador. In his role Cracknell will support HCML in championing its rehabilitation capabilities and act as an advocate in the importance of receiving...

Building trust with clients during the pandemic paid off and helped convince international assignees to leave Ukraine earlier this year, according to Des Donnelly, group SVP - distribution and partnerships at International...

Conversations with government on providing tax incentives for UK firms offering health benefits are proving "slow", according to Jordan Cummings, health director of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). Cummings kicked off...

The British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA) has joined the Group for Autism, Insurance and Neurodiversity (Gain). The trade body is the latest addition to GAIN’s founding members. GAIN launched in September saying...

Mutual of Omaha has launched a hospital indemnity product aimed at filling gaps and covering unexpected costs that an employee’s health insurance may not. The insurance offers complete, competitive and flexible plan...

The Right Mortgage & Protection Network has entered into a strategic partnership with HSBC Life which will see the insurer's protection products added to the network's protection proposition. Mike Furniss, head of...

Aston Lark has acquired UKGlobal Broking Group for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition is Aston Lark's first since officially becoming part of the Howden Broking Group last month and 50th overall. Howden...

David Macgregor has left his role as commercial director at Cirencester Friendly. In a short statement this morning, Cirencester Friendly revealed board member Macgregor had formally resigned his position and has left...