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Bluecrest has partnered with cardiology centre One Heart Clinic in a bid to improve self-pay access to specialist heart care for those without private medical insurance. Rolled out this month, the arrangement...

As customer demand evolves to wider populations, Abigail Montrose hears it may be time to drop the international clause from IPMI.   Confidence in the international private medical insurance (IPMI) market remains...

Specialist Risk Group (SRG) has acquired Health Partners Europe Limited and Sempris Limited for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 1993, HPE provides services for the design and running of bespoke healthcare schemes...

Towergate Employee Benefits has appointed Sarah Webb (pictured) as senior project manager within its benefits technology team. Webb's responsibilities will include overseeing the employee benefits technology projects, processes, and working to enhance...

Axa Global Healthcare has appointed Dale Kent as business development manager (BDM). Kent (pictured) joins from William Russell where he had been a BDM since July 2024. He was broker sales consultant...

Bupa is introducing free preventative treatments at its dental care practices for dental insurance customers. The insurer is also increasing dental plan benefit allowances for preventative treatments and removing the two-visit cap...

Carers spend an average of 12 hours every month coordinating the healthcare of their loved ones, taking responsibility for appointments, administration and emotional support, a survey has found. Meanwhile the majority of...

Golden Leaves Funeral Plans has acquired Avalon Funeral Plans. Golden Leaves said the move positioned it as the only FCA-regulated company dedicated to serving customers in domestic and international markets. Following completion...

Consumers expect their adviser to talk about accident protection and many do not understand cost and cover, according to research from National Friendly. Three-quarters (74%) of consumers would expect an adviser to...

Santé Group is launching a nurse-led care and case management service which helps employees navigate all aspects of their health journey within the NHS. The Santé Care service sits within My Sante...