PMI/Private Medical Insurance

Women are increasing their earning power but less likely than men to have financial protection should they suddenly be unable to work, according to new research.

Some protection and private medical insurance (PMI) providers could be forced to immediately close to new business on 1 March when a European Court decision on gender underwriting is announced.

Alistair Sclare issues a call to arms for a PMI sector where dissent is coming to the fore

Smaller firms are being urged to take up private health insurance to cut absenteeism and boost staff satisfaction.

Now Health International has launched as the newest intermediary focused entrant in the UK international private medical insurance (IPMI) sector.

The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) has seen a significant increase in membership over the past six months.

The international private medical insurance (IPMI) market will see growth in 2011 but with consolidation and increasing demand for add on products and benefits, ALC Health has predicted.

Medical Care Direct (MCD). has launched ‘Health Link', a healthcare trust fund for businesses and organisations with as few as 100 employees.

PruHealth has revealed its first new product suite since purchasing Standard Life Healthcare last year.

Bupa has agreed a partnership with China-based insurer Alltrust for its international private medical insurance (IPMI) policyholders.