Chartwell Healthcare writes over £1m in seven weeks

Chartwell says the figure was in line with the company’s forecasts and showed consumer demand for private medical services appeared to be holding up in spite of the credit crunch. Chartwell Healthcare managing director Gary Noble said the take-up for its healthcare coverage reflected individuals and employers taking an increasingly holistic approach to financial planning, as well as greater awareness of the benefits of private medical insurance. According to the Association of British Insurers, the number of people covered by private medical insurance rose by 2% in 2007 from the previou...