Professional Adviser www.professionaladviser.com InterGlobal sponsors Air Ambulance Alliance <p><!--summary start--> InterGlobal is to sponsor the International Air Ambulance Alliance (IAAA), a network committed to raising the professional standards of fixed-wing air ambulance providers. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2144830/interglobal-sponsors-air-ambulance-alliance https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2144830/interglobal-sponsors-air-ambulance-alliance Wed, 8 Feb 2012 12:51:27 +0000 Bupa launches new patient helpline <p><!--summary start--> Bupa has launched Bupa Anytime HealthLine, a helpline providing 24 hour, unlimited medical advice and information from a team of GPs and nurses. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2140977/bupa-launches-patient-helpline https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2140977/bupa-launches-patient-helpline Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:57:07 +0000 Freedom Healthnet widens age limit <p><!--summary start--> Freedom Healthnet has upped the age limit for clients wishing to purchase its private medical insurance (PMI) plan. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2137796/freedom-healthnet-widens-age-limit https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2137796/freedom-healthnet-widens-age-limit Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:34:03 +0000 Brokers approve cancer cover moves <p><!--summary start--> Medical insurance brokers have applauded moves by private medical insurance (PMI) providers to remove the limits on cancer coverage for many standard polices. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2136538/brokers-approve-cancer-cover-moves https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2136538/brokers-approve-cancer-cover-moves Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:10:55 +0000 Axa PPP removes cancer cover limits <p><!--summary start--> Axa PPP has removed all cost and time limits for licensed cancer drug treatment for patients on its standard individual and SME plans. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2136080/axa-ppp-removes-cancer-cover-limits https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2136080/axa-ppp-removes-cancer-cover-limits Mon, 9 Jan 2012 12:50:24 +0000 Pruhealth offers Vitality scheme with new benefits to groups <p><!--summary start--> PruHealth has expanded its Vitality programme to include group scheme members and Standard Life Healthcare customers. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2125022/pruhealth-offers-vitality-scheme-benefits https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2125022/pruhealth-offers-vitality-scheme-benefits Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:57:19 +0000 Axa puts "patient journey" online <p><!--summary start--> Axa PPP healthcare has posted 33 videos on its website to help members to better understand the ins and outs of undergoing private medical treatment. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2123191/axa-patient-journey-online https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2123191/axa-patient-journey-online Mon, 7 Nov 2011 15:36:00 +0000 Aviva launches investigation into 'cross-selling' error <p><!--summary start--> Aviva has apologised for "cross-selling" discounted private medical insurance (PMI) to advisers' clients, in what the insurer has said was a mistake. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2121405/aviva-launches-investigation-cross-selling-error https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2121405/aviva-launches-investigation-cross-selling-error Tue, 1 Nov 2011 11:12:00 +0000 Aviva extends cancer cover to include non-NHS drugs <p><!--summary start--> Aviva has overhauled its cancer coverage for both individual and group private medical insurance (PMI) schemes. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2121217/aviva-extends-cancer-cover-nhs-drugs https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2121217/aviva-extends-cancer-cover-nhs-drugs Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:34:54 +0000 Individual PMI: A testing experiment <p><!--summary start--> With the medical insurance sector in a state of flux, Owain Thomas dons the white coat and protective glasses to scientifically investigate the issues. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/feature/2117627/individual-pmi-testing-experiment https://www.professionaladviser.com/feature/2117627/individual-pmi-testing-experiment Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:08:45 +0000 Obama's health masterplan: Citizens struggling to pay premiums <p><!--summary start--> A long-term plan to provide more US citizens with health insurance may fall short of hitting its targets as it is still too expensive for a lot of people, according to reports. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2105218/obamas-health-masterplan-citizens-struggling-pay-premiums https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2105218/obamas-health-masterplan-citizens-struggling-pay-premiums Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:30:00 +0000 Aviva markets child health insurance to grandparents <p><!--summary start--> Aviva has unveiled a product allowing grandparents the chance to buy specialist health insurance for their grandchildren. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2096151/aviva-markets-child-health-insurance-grandparents https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2096151/aviva-markets-child-health-insurance-grandparents Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:40:00 +0000 Risk Clinic: PMI for scheme retirees <p><!--summary start--> I advise on PMI schemes for small groups. With many members in their 60s, what do I need to consider as they approach retirement? <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/discussion/2086661/study https://www.professionaladviser.com/discussion/2086661/study Fri, 8 Jul 2011 14:25:00 +0000 National Friendly withdraws products from market <p><!--summary start--> National Friendly has withdrawn its Five Year Fixed Healthcare and Healthguard products for sale to new customers. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2040615/national-friendly-withdraws-products-market https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2040615/national-friendly-withdraws-products-market Tue, 5 Apr 2011 14:38:00 +0000 PruHealth unveils new product range <p><!--summary start--> PruHealth has revealed its first new product suite since purchasing Standard Life Healthcare last year. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1937904/pruhealth-unveils-product-range https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1937904/pruhealth-unveils-product-range Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:19:00 +0000 Risk Clinic: Cutting PMI costs <p><!--summary start--> My clients are a newly married couple aged 33 and 29. They both value their personal private medical insurance (PMI) plans but are concerned that rising premiums mean they may have to surrender them. What options are available that could persuade them to retain their cover or cater to a smaller budget? <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/discussion/1930453/risk-clinic-study https://www.professionaladviser.com/discussion/1930453/risk-clinic-study Tue, 7 Dec 2010 14:26:00 +0000 Leadbay unveils PMI lead service <p><!--summary start--> Following a successful trial lead provider Leadbay has launched a service for private medical insurance (PMI) leads. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1734818/leadbay-unveils-pmi-lead-service https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1734818/leadbay-unveils-pmi-lead-service Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:54:00 +0000 Westfield Health launches new product and new brand <p><!--summary start--> Westfield Health has launched a new brand and medical insurance product, Health365, in what it claims will be a significant development in the health insurance market. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1722600/westfield-health-launches-product-brand https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1722600/westfield-health-launches-product-brand Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:02:57 +0000 Exeter Friendly launches new PMI underwriting options <p><!--summary start--> Private medical insurer Exeter Friendly has launched a range of new underwriting options on both its Health Cover for Me and Health & Stuff plans. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1720775/exeter-friendly-launches-pmi-underwriting-options https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1720775/exeter-friendly-launches-pmi-underwriting-options Mon, 5 Jul 2010 10:52:39 +0000 PruProtect announces Health Cover Optimiser workshops <p><!--summary start--> PruHealth and PruProtect will be running regional training workshops for their new product launch Health Cover and Health Cover Optomiser. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1685863/pruprotect-announces-health-cover-optimiser-workshops https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1685863/pruprotect-announces-health-cover-optimiser-workshops Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:58:00 +0000 WPA adds innovations across its markets <p><!--summary start--> Health insurer WPA has announced a trio of changes, within its individual and large corporate markets and in its relationship with advisers. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1653650/wpa-adds-innovations-accross-markets https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1653650/wpa-adds-innovations-accross-markets Wed, 9 Jun 2010 16:28:00 +0000 Craigdallie introduces PMI handbook <p><!--summary start--> PMI publishers Craigdallie have published a PMI Handbook for advisers. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1600405/craigdallie-introduces-pmi-handbook https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1600405/craigdallie-introduces-pmi-handbook Fri, 9 Apr 2010 11:44:27 +0000 L&G Network offers Bupa PMI <p><!--summary start--> Legal & General (L&G) Network has chosen Bupa as a strategic partner so L&G advisers can offer medical insurance to clients. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1600209/-network-offers-bupa-pmi https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1600209/-network-offers-bupa-pmi Thu, 8 Apr 2010 10:30:00 +0000 Word of mouth beats advertising for PMI business - National Friendly <p><!--summary start--> Word of mouth is most effective in securing new Private Medical Insurance (PMI) business for IFAs, according to National Friendly. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1596843/word-mouth-beats-advertising-pmi-business-national-friendly https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1596843/word-mouth-beats-advertising-pmi-business-national-friendly Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:41:20 +0000 Scientists find key 'ignition switch' for chemotherapy reversal <p><!--summary start--> Scientists have discovered the first stage of a ‘DNA repair engine' that reverses the beneficial effects of chemotherapy. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1591969/scientists-key-ignition-switch-chemotherapy-reversal https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1591969/scientists-key-ignition-switch-chemotherapy-reversal Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:21:40 +0000 Aviva offers increased excess on Healthier Solutions <p><!--summary start--> In response to customer feedback, Aviva has now added two new reduced out-patient benefit options and a choice of higher excess options, to its Healthier Solutions individual health insurance product. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1591627/aviva-increases-cost-saving-healthier-solutions https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1591627/aviva-increases-cost-saving-healthier-solutions Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:27:00 +0000 Oval Healthcare adds Best Doctors service <p><!--summary start--> Oval Healthcare is now including Best Doctors in its proposition. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1591206/oval-healthcare-adds-doctors-service https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1591206/oval-healthcare-adds-doctors-service Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:43:00 +0000 Private sector can provide solutions for NHS - AXA <p><!--summary start--> The head of AXA UK has highlighted healthcare as one of the biggest challenges facing the next government and believes the private sector could come to its aid. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1588156/private-sector-provide-solutions-nhs-axa https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1588156/private-sector-provide-solutions-nhs-axa Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:26:26 +0000 Groupama secures plain English award <p><!--summary start--> Groupama Healthcare's new members' guide has been given the Plain English Campaign's Crystal Mark. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1585652/groupama-secures-plain-english-award https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1585652/groupama-secures-plain-english-award Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:47:12 +0000 Aviva continues increased International Solutions commission <p><!--summary start--> Aviva has announced it is continuing to offer 30% initial commission on all new age-related International Solutions business. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1585419/aviva-continues-increased-international-solutions-commission https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1585419/aviva-continues-increased-international-solutions-commission Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:45:32 +0000 Charities slam 'cruel' back to work tests for terminally ill cancer patients <p><!--summary start--> Terminally ill cancer patients and people undergoing chemotherapy are being threatened with benefit cuts if they do not attend back-to-work interviews, warn Macmillan Cancer Support and Citizens Advice. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1565045/charities-slam-cruel-tests-terminally-ill-cancer-patients https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1565045/charities-slam-cruel-tests-terminally-ill-cancer-patients Mon, 7 Dec 2009 11:15:56 +0000 Private patients unhappy with complaints results <p><!--summary start--> Consumer group Which? has found nearly half of private healthcare patients with complaints were unhappy with the outcome. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1559764/private-patients-unhappy-complaints-results https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1559764/private-patients-unhappy-complaints-results Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:45:37 +0000 Aviva unveils premium discount incentive to PMI clients <p><!--summary start--> Aviva has announced the launch of MyHealthCounts, a health management service encouraging individuals to take pro-active steps to improve their lifestyle. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1433732/aviva-unveils-premium-discount-incentive-pmi-clients https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1433732/aviva-unveils-premium-discount-incentive-pmi-clients Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:55:00 +0000 First in the line <p><!--summary start--> The Healthcare cash plan is proving its resilience in the recession as contributors continue to increase. Peter Carvill asks if it will emerge at the front of this year's protection growth Click here to download pdf (PDF, 868KB) <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/analysis/1299251/-line https://www.professionaladviser.com/analysis/1299251/-line Sun, 1 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 EU expats' on-the-move cover <p><!--summary start--> Medical insurance provider Expatriate Healthcare has tailored a product specifically for residents o... <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1297325/eu-expats-cover https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1297325/eu-expats-cover Sun, 1 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Providers reveal China PMI union <p><!--summary start--> InterGlobal has partnered up with Axa China to form a strategic marketing alliance for expatriate me... <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1296938/providers-reveal-china-pmi-union https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1296938/providers-reveal-china-pmi-union Sun, 1 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Shocking: private costs <p><!--summary start--> Survey reveals treatment pricier than expected <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1297130/shocking-private-costs https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1297130/shocking-private-costs Thu, 1 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000 PMI launch tops hopes <p><!--summary start--> Exeter Friendly heralds the product's simplicity <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1300833/pmi-launch-tops-hopes https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1300833/pmi-launch-tops-hopes Mon, 1 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Exeter Friendly unveils PMI product <p><!--summary start--> Exeter Friendly Society has launched a private medical insurance (PMI) product in response to consumer and adviser demand. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1349649/exeter-friendly-unveils-pmi-product https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/1349649/exeter-friendly-unveils-pmi-product Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0000