PMI & Healthcare

The 2024 edition of The PMI Handbook for intermediaries seeking information on private medical insurance (PMI) policies in the UK has been published and includes a digital version. The handbook is compiled...

WPA has launched a digital tool aimed at reducing absenteeism through better health. WPA Digital Health supports companies and employees through a suite of health services and content, integrated into a single...

Bupa UK insurance has welcomed Practice Plus Group to its network of partner hospitals. Bupa’s insurance customers can now choose from Practice Plus Group’s 10 hospitals and surgical centres to complete their...

There is no getting around the fact that cancer treatment is costly. Mindful of these costs, the focus for insurers is firmly on prevention and early diagnosis and a more individualised approach...

Axa has blamed higher health claims frequency in the UK as one of the primary factors behind an 8% decline in life and health earnings for 2023. The insurer's full year results...

Simplyhealth has appointed Paul Schreier as the permanent successor to Sneh Khemka as CEO. A year ago today, Health & Protection first reported that Khemka was stepping down from his position as...

Lockton, has announced the appointment of Steve Goldenberg as executive vice president of operations.  In his role, he will report to Peter Clune, CEO and will work alongside the global executive team to...

Axa Health has acquired online outpatient service provider HBSUK. HBSUK is one of a number of existing external service providers that Axa Health works with. The insurer committed to build on its...

Insurance start-up Juniper has raised a £1.5m pre-launch investment for its reproductive healthcare insurance offering.  London-based Juniper aims to address a gap in health insurance by providing comprehensive genital insurance for all...

New Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) guidance clarifying employers' legal obligations and providing tips on making reasonable adjustments on menopause in the workplace underlines the importance of having a specific policy...