PMI

Advisers have expressed their shock at revelations a European Court ruling could require insurance contracts to be altered retrospectively and see some providers close to new business.

The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) has branded the proposed 57% increase in 2011's Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) levy as "unfair, excessive and totally inappropriate."

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

How can the insurance industry address changing healthcare and wellbeing needs in the 21st century? Mike Benton suggests a radical change in focus

Foresters Friendly Society has entered an agreement with CS Healthcare, a specialist health insurance provider.

Legal & General has welcomed government plans to increase access to treatment for mental health conditions and adopt approaches successfully used by group risk providers.

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.