PMI & Healthcare

Private medical insurance (PMI) membership numbers and claims values hit record highs in 2024, according to data from the Association of British Insurers (ABI). Overall membership numbers rose by 4%, however the...

The UK Health & Protection Awards 2026 has launched and is now open for adviser entries, including a new category for business protection advice. Health & Protection would also like to thank...

The pressure on workplaces to become more aware of and engaged in their employees’ health is growing ever higher, with direct and in-direct expectations from a range of sources increasing. Furthermore, when...

The government has committed to expanding its WorkWell scheme to help up to 250,000 more people with health conditions across England receive support to stay in or return to work. WorkWell provides...

Advisers and employers need to up their game in getting middle aged men to engage with health and add-on benefits and reduce their high death rates. The call follows the release of...

More than a quarter of women are considering leaving their job due to menopause symptoms, while 7% have already quit, according to research. However employers believe they are providing the right support...

One in four UK employees have already used a GLP-1 weight-management drug and the growing demand for these medications is raising concerns for employers running healthcare schemes. Research from Howden Employee Benefits...

One in five workers have taken time off sick due to poor mental health but younger people are more likely to be affected, according to Mental Health UK. Furthermore, the risk of...

Bupa-owned King Edward VII’s Hospital has appointed Kate Bovell as CEO. Bovell (pictured) is responsible for supporting the integration of King Edward VII’s Hospital into the company's wider health services network and...

The number of people waiting to start NHS treatment in England is estimated to have dropped by around 86,000 to 7.3 million, according to official data. The figure is an estimate as...