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The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has outlawed the use of gender in underwriting from 21 December 2012.

Technology provider 1st-The Exchange has revealed some providers may remove their products from the system later today in preparation for tomorrow's ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ), while others could do so on the day.

Insurers are readying themselves for next week's European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling on the use of gender for underwriting.

Aetna has unveiled a new international private medical insurance (IPMI) product adding health and wellness tools.

The 12th International Fund and Product Awards, run through Incisive Media's Professional Adviser brand, are now open for entries, and include the category Private Health Care Group.

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) has rejected the use of Avastin for metastatic breast cancer on the NHS.

Gaps in basic knowledge about their health could mean expats are putting themselves at risk, according to Aviva UK Health.

Groupama Healthcare saw its business grow, as total revenues at Groupama Insurances rose 4.6% to £470.9 million (2009: £450.3 million), mainly down to rising premium rates in the company's private car portfolio.

Insurers could be prevented from using age, health and any other form of differentiation to underwrite and price products if a French administrative authority has its way.

The FSA expects protection and health insurance to be among the most likely product areas affected if the European Court of Justice (ECJ) rules that gender based pricing is illegal.