SME

A record total of 6.2 million people were covered by private medical insurance (PMI) through individual or retail policies last year, a rise of 7%, while claims soared 21%. According to the...

Hospital group Circle Health has increased the pricing for its MyWay employer health subscription plan, while also offering companies discounts of between 7.5% and 30% based on their number of employees. The...

Edward Argar has been appointed shadow secretary of state for health and social care and Helen Whatley as shadow work and pensions secretary by Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch. Argar (pictured) has...

Bupa has appointed Don Robert as chairman to succeed Roger Davis who will retire. His appointment, which is subject to regulatory approval, sees Robert (pictured) initially appointed to the insurer's board as...

Axa Health head of corporate sales Tim Bliss has left the insurer after 10 years. The insurer confirmed Bliss had left to pursue new challenges in the health market while Bliss told...

Mercer Marsh Benefits has promoted Paul Consterdine to its multinational global commercial leader position effective immediately. He will remain based in Aix-en-Provence, France and report to Mercer Marsh Benefits multinational leader John...

The future for group income protection (GIP) should be bright, driven by increasing demand for employee benefits, improved add-on services and the cost-effectiveness of the product during the cost-of-living crisis. The growing...

General & Medical Healthcare has joined the Association of Medical Insurers and Intermediaries (AMII) as a corporate member. Founded in 1988, General & Medical Healthcare has grown to become a multifaceted business...

Government's increase to employer's National Insurance contributions is not likely to affect demand for private medical insurance (PMI) as waits for NHS treatment stay stubbornly high. But there is more chance of...

  Claims are the moment of truth for insurers, offering a chance to build loyalty and gather data. The claims process also involves beneficiaries, and a smooth experience can help retain clients...