PMI

Bupa UK has announced that it continues to be the Official Health Insurance Partner of UK Sport for a further three years.

APRIL UK will switch its claims handling to Healix from 1 September 2015 for their private medical insurance (PMI) plans, to go paperless and end the 'archaic' paper-based service.

The vast majority of employers will be hit with the full force of the insurance premium tax (IPT) rise by health insurers, COVER's sister title WSB can exclusively reveal.

Chase Templeton has secured its biggest deal under its buy and build strategy with the acquisition of Atlas Consulting Group in a deal worth £13.8m annual premium income.

Bupa UK has reported that its revenues increased in the first half of 2015, with UK revenue growing 3% to £1,375m, however underlying profit fell 10% to £55.4m, compared to 2014.

Bupa's Alex Perry discusses the latest research and developments in its musculoskeletal care.

The number of private medical insurance (PMI) policies held in the UK has dropped by 30,000, leading LaingBuisson to describe the insurance premium tax (IPT) hike as needed ‘like a hole in the head'.

AXA UK and Ireland has seen its revenue from healthcare rise by 7%, ahead of overall revenues across general insurance and healthcare which rose 5% to £2.1bn.

Medicash has announced a scheme aimed at making the UK ‘heart safe' backed by Royle Family actor Ricky Tomlinson.

AXA PPP healthcare has completed its acquisition of Simplyhealth's private medical insurance (PMI) business.