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Private medical insurers have been urged to think about how the way their products are designed, sold and promoted may inadvertently discriminate against certain groups of people. Chico Chakravorty, founder of Doing...

Advisers have been urged to ensure they encourage customers to check their medical history, really explain how private medical insurance (PMI) works and not veer into influencing if they are engaging in...

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has ignored calls from across the sector to offer tax cuts or relief for those using some form of private health insurance or provision. NHS waiting lists have continued...

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has said "enough is enough" and urged government to start the discussion about cutting Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) on private medical insurance (PMI). While stopping short...

The Association of Medical Insurers and Intermediaries (AMII) is the latest industry body to back tax breaks for private medical insurance (PMI) ahead of tomorrow's Budget. AMII executive chairman Dave Middleton (pictured)...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has emphasised that its fair value rules do not mean prices for financial products and services cannot rise. However, it told insurers to ensure that any increases...

The Health & Protection Health Summit is all set to kick off next week with the final list of speakers confirmed for the packed agenda. The exclusive two-day event for advisers and...

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) is proposing to change the way it processes complaints to encourage firms to solve complaints faster. The regulator has suggested adding a new category within its biannual...

Bupa suffered a £427m loss in 2022, reversing a £423m profit in 2021, driven by a £646m write-down in its UK dental operation as it struggled with workforce recruitment and retention and...

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has called on chancellor Jeremy Hunt to offer tax relief or other financial support for employers supporting their employees' health. CBI director-general Tony Danker (pictured) made...