PMI

With Iain Duncan Smith setting out the Department for Work and Pensions' general path forward yesterday, we now have a fairly good idea of where those sectors involving the protection and health insurance industry are headed.

Private medical insurance (PMI) complaints to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) increased by 27% last year.

The new Fit Note regime ushers in a real headache for employers, employees and GPs alike. However, the system offers opportunities for advisers, says Phil Taylor

Many countries have a form of compulsory PMI for expats, providing sales opportunities for intermediaries. Paul Weigall irons out the wrinkles

Standard Life has agreed to sell Standard Life Healthcare to Discovery for £138m payable in cash at completion.

IMG Europe has cut prices on its GlobalSelect international healthcare product while also making improvements to coverage.

Bupa International is enhancing its company international health insurance cover for businesses with globally mobile employees.

InterGlobal has agreed a partnership with Pakistan's Alfalah Insurance Company

Swiss Life has launched a new global group employee benefits product covering the health and protection sectors for expatriates.

Be it pre or post election, there are always imperatives; things any government or government in waiting must aim for.