Individual

The NHS waiting list continued to decline and dipped to 7.46 million people in December 2024, according to the latest data from NHS England.  The latest data marks a 16,557 fall from...

With the number of people awaiting NHS treatment staying stubbornly above seven million people, demand for individual private medical insurance (PMI) has skyrocketed, and this past year has proven no different. Insurers...

Aon Singapore has appointed Elvis Mak as associate director of client relations in its health solutions team.  Mak was most recently an account manager and vice president for people solutions at Lockton...

VitalityHealth is introducing access for two high-profile weight loss injections as part of its weight management pathway for private medical insurance (PMI) members. It is also adding a guided self-management mental health...

Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) chairwoman Baroness Manzoor is stepping down in August - the second senior person to leave the ombudsman in a week. Manzoor's departure follows hot on the heels of...

The growing need for mental health support in the workplace is becoming increasingly evident, with an increasing number of employees facing challenges such as stress, anxiety, and depression.  This is according to...

The 2025 edition of The PMI Handbook for intermediaries seeking information on private medical insurance (PMI) policies in the UK has been published. The handbook is compiled by Craigdallie Healthcare specialist PMI...

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance (BAGI) is launching a health and protection insurance product marketed exclusively to women.  Called Herizon Care, the product caters to women’s evolving healthcare needs and addresses critical illnesses,...

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has confirmed it is to proceed with a proposal to charge claims management companies (CMCs) and other professional representatives £250 to refer a case to its service...

HCA Healthcare UK and Feel Good have joined forces to launch a 12-month programme of workshops hosted by experts providing practical advice and takeaways for businesses.   The programme is the first...