Punter Southall Health & Protection hires head of international healthcare

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Punter Southall Health & Protection has appointed Teresa Wighton as head of international healthcare consulting.

Wighton was previously head of international healthcare at Aviva.

Wighton will concentrate on progressing Punter Southall Health & Protection's International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) consultancy proposal.

She will be joining Audrey Rowley who came on board as international consultant six months ago.

Punter Southall Health and Protection Consulting and The Private Health Partnership Limited (PHP) recently rebranded to become Punter Southall Health and Protection.

Wighton said: "I am delighted to be joining the team at Punter Southall health & Protection at a time when IPMI is changing at an unprecedented pace. Punter Southall Health & Protection recognises the opportunity this represents to expand its range of services and help its customers navigate this complex area.

Soraya Chamberlain, director of corporate healthcare said: "We are very pleased that Teresa has decided to join us, underlying our commitment to invest in key skills and knowledge. It's very exciting times at Punter Southall Health & Protection, especially as we focus on and develop our international consultancy. Teresa will be a great asset to the team."

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