PMI/Private Medical Insurance

Doctors' failure to address awkward health issues and patients' lack of willingness to disclose problems "create a worrying trend that could exacerbate the UK's health issues," Aviva has said.

More than a third of European workers would willingly sacrifice some of their pay for greater financial protection in the event of illness or injury, research suggests.

Exeter Family Friendly is cutting premiums on its Health Cover for Me private medical insurance (PMI) plan by up to 12.5%.

A new nationwide method for calculating NHS mortality rates has been unveiled following a national review.

A dispute between medical consultants and Private Medical Insurers has escalated in the House of Lords.

Increased willingness from international private medical insurance (IPMI) providers to cover pre-existing conditions has been hailed as one of the most significant recent changes in the market by a specialist broker.

The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) and the Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) have announced a new industry standard template for private medical insurance (PMI) authorisation forms.

With the effects of the government spending review yet to take place, doctors are feeling the pressure of increasing patient numbers and responsibility.

What could the recent spending review mean for the Health Insurance industry? Richard Walsh highlights likely scenarios.

The UK private medical insurance (PMI) sector has being going through a tough time in recent years, so perhaps, writes Owain Thomas, it is time for healthcare intermediaries to take a look at the bigger international picture