Private doctors campaign for ‘systemic change’ in working with insurers as rift deepens
Private doctors are beginning a campaign against private medical insurance (PMI) providers over the growing control they argue insurers have...
Protection and health advisers set for second year with no FSCS levy
Advisers operating in the protection and health insurance sector are set for a second consecutive year with no additional levy...
King’s Speech includes NHS workforce plan, waiting lists and welfare reform
The Conservative government has pledged to implement a long-term NHS workforce plan and to cut NHS waiting lists, as part...
April International targets doubling of IPMI business, boasts £1.3bn M&A pot and UK platform upgrades – exclusive
April International is looking to double its international private medical insurance (IPMI) business in the next four years and expects...
FCA terminal illness review criticises slow claims, poor communication, end of term exclusions, use of CMOs and 12-month prognosis
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has raised serious concerns about several elements of how insurers are addressing terminal illness benefits...
Insurance ARs halve in decade as FCA targets PII and ‘weak recruitment’ oversight
The number of appointed representative (AR) firms operating in the insurance sector has halved in the last decade, with a...
Primis protection cases inch up but pre-tax profit dips
Primis Network and TMA Club saw the number of protection cases completed and average premium rise slightly in the first...
PMI and cash plans rise in demand as life and IP drop – The Exeter research
Private medical insurance (PMI) and cash plans have seen a surge in uptake over the last year while life and...
MAB sees protection income rise 21% but pre-tax profit and advisers fall
Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) reported a 21% increase in revenue through protection and general insurance commission during the first six...
Individual PMI Report: Insurers warn advisers about commission and client disclosure as rejected claims rise
Health insurers have issued a warning to intermediaries that advice practices must change, particularly around front-loaded commission and member medical...
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