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InterGlobal sponsors Air Ambulance Alliance
InterGlobal is to sponsor the International Air Ambulance Alliance (IAAA), a network committed to raising the professional standards of fixed-wing air ambulance providers.
Bupa launches new patient helpline
Bupa has launched Bupa Anytime HealthLine, a helpline providing 24 hour, unlimited medical advice and information from a team of GPs and nurses.
Freedom Healthnet widens age limit
Freedom Healthnet has upped the age limit for clients wishing to purchase its private medical insurance (PMI) plan.
Brokers approve cancer cover moves
Medical insurance brokers have applauded moves by private medical insurance (PMI) providers to remove the limits on cancer coverage for many standard polices.
Axa PPP removes cancer cover limits
Axa PPP has removed all cost and time limits for licensed cancer drug treatment for patients on its standard individual and SME plans.
Pruhealth offers Vitality scheme with new benefits to groups
PruHealth has expanded its Vitality programme to include group scheme members and Standard Life Healthcare customers.
Axa puts "patient journey" online
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.
Aviva launches investigation into 'cross-selling' error
Aviva has apologised for "cross-selling" discounted private medical insurance (PMI) to advisers' clients, in what the insurer has said was a mistake.
Aviva extends cancer cover to include non-NHS drugs
Aviva has overhauled its cancer coverage for both individual and group private medical insurance (PMI) schemes.
Individual PMI: A testing experiment
With the medical insurance sector in a state of flux, Owain Thomas dons the white coat and protective glasses to scientifically investigate the issues.
Obama's health masterplan: Citizens struggling to pay premiums
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.
Aviva markets child health insurance to grandparents
Aviva has unveiled a product allowing grandparents the chance to buy specialist health insurance for their grandchildren.
Risk Clinic: PMI for scheme retirees
I advise on PMI schemes for small groups. With many members in their 60s, what do I need to consider as they approach retirement?
National Friendly withdraws products from market
National Friendly has withdrawn its Five Year Fixed Healthcare and Healthguard products for sale to new customers.
PruHealth unveils new product range
PruHealth has revealed its first new product suite since purchasing Standard Life Healthcare last year.
Risk Clinic: Cutting PMI costs
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...
Leadbay unveils PMI lead service
Following a successful trial lead provider Leadbay has launched a service for private medical insurance (PMI) leads.
Westfield Health launches new product and new brand
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.
Exeter Friendly launches new PMI underwriting options
Private medical insurer Exeter Friendly has launched a range of new underwriting options on both its Health Cover for Me and Health & Stuff plans.
PruProtect announces Health Cover Optimiser workshops
PruHealth and PruProtect will be running regional training workshops for their new product launch Health Cover and Health Cover Optomiser.
WPA adds innovations across its markets
Health insurer WPA has announced a trio of changes, within its individual and large corporate markets and in its relationship with advisers.
Craigdallie introduces PMI handbook
PMI publishers Craigdallie have published a PMI Handbook for advisers.
L&G Network offers Bupa PMI
Legal & General (L&G) Network has chosen Bupa as a strategic partner so L&G advisers can offer medical insurance to clients.
Word of mouth beats advertising for PMI business - National Friendly
Word of mouth is most effective in securing new Private Medical Insurance (PMI) business for IFAs, according to National Friendly.
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