IMG Europe has announced GlobeHopper, a short-term international travel and expatriate medical insurance plan range for individuals, families and groups.

Fitch ratings has said the outlook for the reinsurance industry remains "stable" , with poor investment returns and softening prices the main clouds on the horizon.

More than half of all employees have been made redundant or suffered long-term illness during their working life, MetLife Employee Benefits has found.

Private Medical Insurance (PMI) premiums are higher than necessary as private hospitals face little competition in local areas across the UK, the Competition Commission (CC) has found.

Cornwall's residents may soon have to pay the full cost of their care, if they are assessed as able to afford it.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is likely to apply more scrutiny to companies' boards prior to implementing its new senior person's regime, a consultancy has suggested.

Connect, a new direct to consumer individual cash plan has been launched by Health Shield.

Andy Chapman, chief executive of Exeter Friendly Society gives an insight into this year's COVER Forum.

Morgan Price International Healthcare has released a new international health insurance plan - Evolution Health.

Consumers are increasingly convinced the NHS will deteriorate and are more willing to consider buying low-cost products to cover the shortfall.