PMI & Healthcare

Insurance premium tax (IPT) raised almost £7bn in the first eight months of the 2025-26 financial year. Latest HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) data showed IPT raised £6.78bn in the first eight...

The year 2025 may be remembered as a turbulent year of two halves for the private medical insurance (PMI) market. Companies and individuals continue to see the attraction of taking out cover...

William Russell is introducing a virtual GP service, preventative and mental health support as well as help expats stay safe on assignment as part of a range of new complimentary digital services...

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has appointed Gallagher UK CEO Michael Rea as its next deputy chairperson. Rea (pictured) succeeds Aon UK CEO Jane Keilty, who has reached the end of...

Healthcode is launching a project to integrate its Epractice solution with NHS systems extending its reach to private healthcare providers who offer services to NHS patients.  Healthcode will be transforming Epractice into...

The winners of the UK Health & Protection Awards 2025 were revealed at a magnificent gala ceremony at the Westminster Park Plaza. Watch the video highlights below of the night, including celebrity...

Doctor Care Anywhere (DCA) customers now have the option to choose Towards’ mental health services. Towards offers online and face-to-face services. Its face-to-face sessions are available through a walk-in service across high-street...

Health & Protection is launching its annual UK provider service ratings to recognise those insurers and providers who consistently offer the best service, experience and support to advisers across the retail health...

Bupa is launching cancer specialist centres dedicated to gynaecology and gastroenterology at its London-based Cromwell Hospital and New Victoria Hospital. The gynaecology specialist centre at Cromwell Hospital includes access to diagnostics, alongside...

The number of people economically inactive due to long-term sickness has dropped slightly but remains stubbornly high at 2.81 million people. The figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) covering the...