PMI

The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has dismissed an appeal by Federation of Independent Practitioner Organisations (FIPO), which questioned the role of private medical insurers in creating adverse competition in private healthcare.

Mortgage network First Complete has launched a panel of nine private medical insurance (PMI) providers for its broker members to use with clients.

Now Health International's investor, the Primary group, has reached an agreement to acquire Best Doctors Insurance to create a larger IPMI provider, subject to relevant approvals.

Hinchingbrooke Hospital was re-inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) days before the release of a critical report into the hospital and found to have improved.

Staff morale is the top concern for NHS trust finance directors and two thirds of hospitals are concerned about staying in budget, a report from The King's Fund has warned.

The Association of Medical Insurers and Intermediaries (Amii) has appointed Stuart Scullion, managing director of The Private Health Partnership as its new chairman.

Bristol-based insurer April UK reported strong PMI growth in January and February of this year. Here, Sarah Buck, its chief executive, reveals the reasons for this growth

Cigna has named Javier Cano as managing director of its Global Health Benefits business in Europe.

AXA PPP healthcare has introduced a new modular offering, Personal Health, for individuals looking to secure private medical insurance.

In the third and final part of analysis, Richard Walsh discusses the Liberal Democrat, Green Party and UKIP manifestos on health and welfare in the wake of last night's party leader debate.