Cover Magazine www.covermagazine.co.uk 21% growth for PMI in 2024 <img alt="21% growth for PMI in 2024" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/4f104d6/930f3cf1-17d9-444c-a945-f63ba797d042/2/iStock-869288102-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Private Medical Insurance is set to see a 21% growth in the coming months, according to research by Smart Money People. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/4f104d6/930f3cf1-17d9-444c-a945-f63ba797d042/2/iStock-869288102-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4184873/21-growth-pmi-2024 https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4184873/21-growth-pmi-2024 https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4184873/21-growth-pmi-2024 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:31:18 +0000 Aviva published FY23 results <img alt="Aviva published FY23 results" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/15bb027/aa4a4c49-eb02-46c0-b27c-d12899534ec6/1/iStock-1432454646-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Provider, Aviva, has published its financial year results for 2023, showing that protection and health sales were up 16%. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/15bb027/aa4a4c49-eb02-46c0-b27c-d12899534ec6/1/iStock-1432454646-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4183085/aviva-published-fy23-results https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4183085/aviva-published-fy23-results https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4183085/aviva-published-fy23-results Thu, 7 Mar 2024 12:13:18 +0000 Spring Budget 24: £3.4bn investment in NHS <img alt="Spring Budget 24: £3.4bn investment in NHS" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2703f89/87625ea4-0e9f-4f35-a88c-fd5bade56818/8/Case-on-table-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, has announced £3.4bn investment in the National Health Service (NHS), aiming to modernise the productivity of the service. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2703f89/87625ea4-0e9f-4f35-a88c-fd5bade56818/8/Case-on-table-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4182412/spring-budget-gbp-4bn-investment-nhs https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4182412/spring-budget-gbp-4bn-investment-nhs https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4182412/spring-budget-gbp-4bn-investment-nhs Wed, 6 Mar 2024 13:45:43 +0000 National Friendly adds to IP policy <img alt="National Friendly adds to IP policy" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f8b4f93/99c29265-e63c-4efc-babf-f5df6f934d3d/2/iStock-1330972635-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Mutual society, National Friendly, has announced it will be changing the benefit in relation to its Income Protection (IP) policies from 5 March, 2024. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f8b4f93/99c29265-e63c-4efc-babf-f5df6f934d3d/2/iStock-1330972635-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4181349/national-friendly-adds-ip-policy https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4181349/national-friendly-adds-ip-policy https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4181349/national-friendly-adds-ip-policy Tue, 5 Mar 2024 10:41:30 +0000 COVER Women in Protection and Health 2024 finalists announced <img alt="COVER Women in Protection and Health 2024 finalists announced" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a5d201b/ef09849c-8395-4c29-a345-c8d6fa5c5194/8/COVWIPHA24-580-358-1-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The finalists for the 2024 COVER Women in Protection and Health Awards (WIPHA) have been announced, recognising the very best in female excellence within the protection and health industry. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a5d201b/ef09849c-8395-4c29-a345-c8d6fa5c5194/8/COVWIPHA24-580-358-1-1-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4179046/cover-women-protection-health-2024-finalists-announced https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4179046/cover-women-protection-health-2024-finalists-announced https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4179046/cover-women-protection-health-2024-finalists-announced Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:54:07 +0000 LifeSearch expands into PMI <img alt="LifeSearch expands into PMI" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/404c3b8/ddd8f835-456e-4aee-9c6c-f75b75521ea8/2/iStock-1357485584-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Protection advice specialist, LifeSearch, has announced an extension of its services to include private medical insurance (PMI). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/404c3b8/ddd8f835-456e-4aee-9c6c-f75b75521ea8/2/iStock-1357485584-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4177261/lifesearch-expands-pmi https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4177261/lifesearch-expands-pmi https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4177261/lifesearch-expands-pmi Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:20:26 +0000 IPT haul up 10%: HMRC <img alt="IPT haul up 10%: HMRC" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f140970/a842c2cf-3347-434c-b6d9-776f7f916d68/3/iStock-1441905242-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> HMRC tax receipts reveal that the Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) income is up 10% on the last year. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f140970/a842c2cf-3347-434c-b6d9-776f7f916d68/3/iStock-1441905242-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4176832/ipt-haul-hmrc https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4176832/ipt-haul-hmrc https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4176832/ipt-haul-hmrc Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:49:51 +0000 Fairer Finance launches tool to address Consumer Duty <img alt="Fairer Finance launches tool to address Consumer Duty" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/56f5bdd/35577dde-14ed-49f0-9882-6cccc6ac1aad/1/iStock-1126668245-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Consumer group and ratings provider, Fairer Finance, has launched its Fair Value Report tool, which allows financial services businesses to benchmark the value of its products against the wider market. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/56f5bdd/35577dde-14ed-49f0-9882-6cccc6ac1aad/1/iStock-1126668245-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4173563/fairer-finance-launches-tool-address-consumer-duty https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4173563/fairer-finance-launches-tool-address-consumer-duty https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4173563/fairer-finance-launches-tool-address-consumer-duty Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:33:53 +0000 Holloway Friendly boosts value-added services <img alt="Holloway Friendly boosts value-added services" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3510c64/03eb26b9-f89c-4498-8e48-8f980e988129/4/iStock-1242508964-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Holloway Friendly has invested in its value-added services offering, with the addition of unlimited GP consultations and a free second opinion service. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3510c64/03eb26b9-f89c-4498-8e48-8f980e988129/4/iStock-1242508964-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4166431/holloway-friendly-boosts-value-added-services https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4166431/holloway-friendly-boosts-value-added-services https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4166431/holloway-friendly-boosts-value-added-services Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:20:31 +0000 Bupa rolls out new wellbeing services for policyholders <img alt="Bupa rolls out new wellbeing services for policyholders" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/30a6bea/91b787e4-6554-4627-91a5-3cef73e8d5ae/17/iStock-1272715286-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Bupa UK Insurance is rolling out new preventative and proactive wellbeing products and services for all its health insurance policyholders, which will be available from January 2024. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/30a6bea/91b787e4-6554-4627-91a5-3cef73e8d5ae/17/iStock-1272715286-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4150124/bupa-rolls-wellbeing-services-policyholders https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4150124/bupa-rolls-wellbeing-services-policyholders https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4150124/bupa-rolls-wellbeing-services-policyholders Fri, 24 Nov 2023 10:57:11 +0000 Industry Voice: Can value added services included in protection plans deliver real tangible benefits to clients? <img alt="Industry Voice: Can value added services included in protection plans deliver real tangible benefits to clients? " src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c18da6a/aa61e9b7-e75a-47da-b5cc-5268d9450708/20/Chris-Smart-roi-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c18da6a/aa61e9b7-e75a-47da-b5cc-5268d9450708/20/Chris-Smart-roi-1-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/sponsored/4113222/scottish-widows-engage-value-added-services-included-protection-plans-deliver-real-tangible-benefits-clients https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/sponsored/4113222/scottish-widows-engage-value-added-services-included-protection-plans-deliver-real-tangible-benefits-clients https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/sponsored/4113222/scottish-widows-engage-value-added-services-included-protection-plans-deliver-real-tangible-benefits-clients Tue, 9 May 2023 08:00:41 +0000 Sports activities 'biggest cause' for child broken bones: MetLife <img alt="Sports activities &#39;biggest cause&#39; for child broken bones: MetLife" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a93ebbb/bc9b7ab9-7de8-4fd4-a795-38da2bd57ef3/11/fracture-bone-2333164-1920-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> New data from MetLife has found sports activities to be the biggest cause for broken bones amongst children, with the group attributing it to the easing of lockdown restrictions which allowed children to be able to return to social activities. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a93ebbb/bc9b7ab9-7de8-4fd4-a795-38da2bd57ef3/11/fracture-bone-2333164-1920-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4045044/sports-activities-biggest-cause-child-broken-bones-metlife https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4045044/sports-activities-biggest-cause-child-broken-bones-metlife https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4045044/sports-activities-biggest-cause-child-broken-bones-metlife Wed, 16 Feb 2022 11:02:10 +0000 Dr Samantha Roberts appointed NICE chief executive <img alt="Dr Samantha Roberts appointed NICE chief executive" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0e896f5/7d01b0fa-25f1-4904-ad49-6ff6035c3e42/3/Sam-Roberts-picture-385-215-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has announced its new chief executive. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0e896f5/7d01b0fa-25f1-4904-ad49-6ff6035c3e42/3/Sam-Roberts-picture-385-215-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4042289/dr-samantha-roberts-appointed-nice-chief-executive https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4042289/dr-samantha-roberts-appointed-nice-chief-executive https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4042289/dr-samantha-roberts-appointed-nice-chief-executive Mon, 20 Dec 2021 09:31:31 +0000 COVER Excellence Awards Winners 2021 Special eBook now live! <img alt="COVER Excellence Awards Winners 2021 Special eBook now live!" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/46ac80f/edfdbbb9-9f7b-4ba1-ba8a-c28c482ed4fd/8/COVEA21-2048-960-Static-Cropped-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> All this year’s winners across 27 award categories and insights from sponsor partners <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/46ac80f/edfdbbb9-9f7b-4ba1-ba8a-c28c482ed4fd/8/COVEA21-2048-960-Static-Cropped-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4042248/cover-excellence-awards-winners-2021-special-ebook-live https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4042248/cover-excellence-awards-winners-2021-special-ebook-live https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4042248/cover-excellence-awards-winners-2021-special-ebook-live Fri, 17 Dec 2021 11:16:37 +0000 Partner Insight: Are health insurers really slow and complicated to do business with? <img alt="Partner Insight: Are health insurers really slow and complicated to do business with?" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5e3225b/2abc3f85-df7c-4d94-9ec7-c4e9d1a7ed86/4/snail-calculator-slow-business-185x114.JPG" /> <p><!--summary start--> WPA are helping to simplify options and solutions so that they can help customers with services that are right for them <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5e3225b/2abc3f85-df7c-4d94-9ec7-c4e9d1a7ed86/4/snail-calculator-slow-business-185x114.JPG https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/sponsored/4041358/ten-myths-health-insurers-slow-complicated-business https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/sponsored/4041358/ten-myths-health-insurers-slow-complicated-business https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/sponsored/4041358/ten-myths-health-insurers-slow-complicated-business Thu, 16 Dec 2021 09:51:25 +0000 Partner Insight: Is PMI cover really unaffordable if you have a complex medical history? <img alt="Partner Insight: Is PMI cover really unaffordable if you have a complex medical history?" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/57f5502/1a0a5d76-988e-4b8d-ad08-961f5ea38544/12/diabetes-528678-1920-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> This myth is now outdated for many people because medical science has progressed and the insurance sector has evolved, according to WPA <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/57f5502/1a0a5d76-988e-4b8d-ad08-961f5ea38544/12/diabetes-528678-1920-1-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/sponsored/4041356/ten-myths-pmi-cover-unaffordable-complex-medical-history https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/sponsored/4041356/ten-myths-pmi-cover-unaffordable-complex-medical-history https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/sponsored/4041356/ten-myths-pmi-cover-unaffordable-complex-medical-history Thu, 9 Dec 2021 10:47:41 +0000 Partner Insight: Do private medical insurers really try to wriggle out of paying claims? <img alt="Partner Insight: Do private medical insurers really try to wriggle out of paying claims?" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/fed9ac4/e6defdf1-a519-4461-bffb-e9dc0d287bc3/9/claims-management-1705017-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Firms must always act in their customers’ best interest and there are stringent fines for those that transgress, says WPA <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/fed9ac4/e6defdf1-a519-4461-bffb-e9dc0d287bc3/9/claims-management-1705017-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/sponsored/4041353/ten-myths-private-medical-insurers-try-wriggle-paying-claims https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/sponsored/4041353/ten-myths-private-medical-insurers-try-wriggle-paying-claims https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/sponsored/4041353/ten-myths-private-medical-insurers-try-wriggle-paying-claims Mon, 6 Dec 2021 09:29:26 +0000 Partner Insight: Do no claims discounts deter PMI policyholders from claiming? <img alt="Partner Insight: Do no claims discounts deter PMI policyholders from claiming?" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d832899/e8027dd6-681f-4ac8-ba54-7cf08151b019/15/claims-management-1705017-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Policyholders should be able to choose whether or not to have a no claims discount, and if they do have one, it should be clearly explained, says WPA <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d832899/e8027dd6-681f-4ac8-ba54-7cf08151b019/15/claims-management-1705017-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/sponsored/4040186/ten-myths-claims-discounts-deter-pmi-policyholders-claimingn https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/sponsored/4040186/ten-myths-claims-discounts-deter-pmi-policyholders-claimingn https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/sponsored/4040186/ten-myths-claims-discounts-deter-pmi-policyholders-claimingn Fri, 26 Nov 2021 10:14:33 +0000 Partner Insight: Value-added PMI services - vague and unuseful? <img alt="Partner Insight: Value-added PMI services - vague and unuseful? " src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c8f6d31/ab3b8855-39dd-49c5-88f6-7263c6b0fbe0/10/pmi-generic-blue-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> PMI customers have more services available than ever before but that doesn’t mean they are not all valuable, says WPA <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c8f6d31/ab3b8855-39dd-49c5-88f6-7263c6b0fbe0/10/pmi-generic-blue-1-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/sponsored/4039957/ten-myths-value-added-pmi-services-vague-unuseful https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/sponsored/4039957/ten-myths-value-added-pmi-services-vague-unuseful https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/sponsored/4039957/ten-myths-value-added-pmi-services-vague-unuseful Mon, 22 Nov 2021 10:12:27 +0000 Partner Insight: Is PMI really just a 'luxury' item? <img alt="Partner Insight: Is PMI really just a &#39;luxury&#39; item?" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/dec0308/8b1851f2-3a73-423b-8d94-9ef06d2d311e/15/jewellery-jewelry-diamonds-gold-luxury-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Modern budget formats are making PMI more affordable and businesses are increasingly offering it to younger employees, says WPA <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/dec0308/8b1851f2-3a73-423b-8d94-9ef06d2d311e/15/jewellery-jewelry-diamonds-gold-luxury-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/sponsored/4039956/ten-myths-pmi-luxury-item https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/sponsored/4039956/ten-myths-pmi-luxury-item https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/sponsored/4039956/ten-myths-pmi-luxury-item Tue, 16 Nov 2021 16:04:49 +0000 Partner insight: Does PMI really only ever cover the cost of treatments? <img alt="Partner insight: Does PMI really only ever cover the cost of treatments?" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/60a104c/cd632007-cf11-4d68-9cd0-5d98a322f345/10/gp-ipad-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Modern PMI can include GP services, aftercare, preventative healthcare information and helplines, according to the non-profit health insurer WPA. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/60a104c/cd632007-cf11-4d68-9cd0-5d98a322f345/10/gp-ipad-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/sponsored/4039264/ten-myths-wpa-pmi-cover-cost-treatments https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/sponsored/4039264/ten-myths-wpa-pmi-cover-cost-treatments https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/sponsored/4039264/ten-myths-wpa-pmi-cover-cost-treatments Tue, 9 Nov 2021 07:26:57 +0000 Partner insight: Are health insurers really out to make profits at the expense of their customers? <img alt="Partner insight: Are health insurers really out to make profits at the expense of their customers?" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5533bc2/952ac946-9156-4c50-9afb-2befa791c309/12/complaint-red-185x114.jpeg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Press coverage of insurers failing to pay out claims is not accurate when it comes to PMI, although it is important to select the right provider, according to the non-profit health insurer WPA. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5533bc2/952ac946-9156-4c50-9afb-2befa791c309/12/complaint-red-185x114.jpeg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/sponsored/4039247/ten-myths-health-insurers-profits-expense-customers https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/sponsored/4039247/ten-myths-health-insurers-profits-expense-customers https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/sponsored/4039247/ten-myths-health-insurers-profits-expense-customers Fri, 5 Nov 2021 09:40:30 +0000 Partner Insight: Was private medical insurance really a waste of money during the pandemic? <img alt="Partner Insight: Was private medical insurance really a waste of money during the pandemic?" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3eb6354/3f62510b-5e7e-4b3e-81dc-b947551afcc4/18/money-down-drainhole-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Waiting times are at record levels and, according to not-for-profit health insurer WPA, PMI is more valuable than ever. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3eb6354/3f62510b-5e7e-4b3e-81dc-b947551afcc4/18/money-down-drainhole-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/sponsored/4039223/ten-myths-wpa-private-medical-insurance-waste-money-pandemic https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/sponsored/4039223/ten-myths-wpa-private-medical-insurance-waste-money-pandemic https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/sponsored/4039223/ten-myths-wpa-private-medical-insurance-waste-money-pandemic Wed, 3 Nov 2021 08:48:52 +0000 First-time PMI demand doubles during Covid <p><!--summary start--> UK public has been 'waking up' to PMI throughout the pandemic, broker data suggests <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4026996/pmi-demand-doubles-covid https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4026996/pmi-demand-doubles-covid Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:49:29 +0000 What are healthcare mutuals doing to generate "new value"? <p><!--summary start--> Insurers and cash plan providers are innovating in response to the pandemic, says AFM's Martin Shaw <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/blog/4019084/healthcare-mutuals-doing-generate-value https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/blog/4019084/healthcare-mutuals-doing-generate-value Mon, 17 Aug 2020 12:36:57 +0000 ActiveQuote: PMI enquiries shoot up post general election <p><!--summary start--> Uplift in enquiries during election week <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4008423/activequote-pmi-enquiries-shoot-post-election https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4008423/activequote-pmi-enquiries-shoot-post-election Wed, 18 Dec 2019 12:44:01 +0000 One in four delay seeing doctor due to 'embarrassment' <p><!--summary start--> Vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain and bleeding from the bottom seen as 'most shameful symptoms' <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/3069006/-delay-seeing-doctor-embarrassment https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/3069006/-delay-seeing-doctor-embarrassment Wed, 9 Jan 2019 11:12:00 +0000 Senior consultant added to IHC for client wellness solutions <p><!--summary start--> John McGrath joins IHC from Conduent HR Services <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/3029335/senior-consultant-added-ihc-expand-wellness-solutions-clients https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/3029335/senior-consultant-added-ihc-expand-wellness-solutions-clients Wed, 28 Mar 2018 12:37:00 +0000 Generali Global Health launches IPMI plan in Spain <p><!--summary start--> Generali Global Health has launched Global Choice in Spain for employers with globally mobile employees. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/3010912/generali https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/3010912/generali Tue, 30 May 2017 09:45:00 +0000 COVER Protection and Health Summit 2016 <p><!--summary start--> COVER is thrilled to announce the return of the COVER Protection and Health Summit. This year we have moved location to the luxurious Grange St. Paul's hotel, nestled beside St Paul's Cathedral in central London. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/event/2454733/cover-protection-health-summit-2016 https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/event/2454733/cover-protection-health-summit-2016 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 16:05:00 +0000 COVER Excellence Awards 2016 <p><!--summary start--> The 2016 COVER Excellence Awards seeks to recognise and reward those firms and intermediaries who have been innovating and serving their customers to the highest standards. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/event/2454729/cover-excellence-awards-2016 https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/event/2454729/cover-excellence-awards-2016 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 16:05:00 +0000 Chase Templeton buys Atlas Consulting in 'biggest ever acquisition' <p><!--summary start--> 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. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/2422262/chase-templeton-buys-atlas-consulting-biggest-acquisition https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/2422262/chase-templeton-buys-atlas-consulting-biggest-acquisition Mon, 17 Aug 2015 10:37:27 +0000 Bupa launches entry-level PMI <p><!--summary start--> Bupa UK has launched an entry-level insurance product, Bupa Fundamental Health Insurance, to meet the demand for affordable Private Medical Insurance (PMI). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/2419840/bupa-launches-entry-level-pmi https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/2419840/bupa-launches-entry-level-pmi Wed, 29 Jul 2015 14:12:04 +0000 Exeter Family Friendly Offer Two Months Free PMI <p><!--summary start--> Exeter Family Friendly have revealed they will offer two months of free cover across their range of private medical insurance products. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/2419738/exeter-family-friendly-offer-months-free-pmi https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/2419738/exeter-family-friendly-offer-months-free-pmi Wed, 29 Jul 2015 09:44:50 +0000 PMI consolidation: views from the top <p><!--summary start--> As private medical insurers announce high-profile consolidations, Fiona Murphy looks at whether this restricts choice or offers a better deal for advisers and consumers. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/feature/2412299/pmi-consolidation-views https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/feature/2412299/pmi-consolidation-views Wed, 10 Jun 2015 10:18:14 +0000 Health Shield pays 97.4% of claims <p><!--summary start--> Cash plan provider Health Shield has revealed it paid 446,268 claims in 2014 representing 97.4% of all claims made during the year. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/2412454/health-shield-pays-974-claims https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/2412454/health-shield-pays-974-claims Wed, 10 Jun 2015 10:04:51 +0000 AXA PPP to buy The Permanent Health Company <p><!--summary start--> AXA PPP healthcare has reached an agreement with The Permanent Health Company Ltd (PHC) to acquire its private medical insurance (PMI) business, subject to regulatory approval. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/2409412/axa-ppp-permanent-health-company https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/2409412/axa-ppp-permanent-health-company Wed, 20 May 2015 13:40:03 +0000 Interview: April UK - a small company with a large footprint <p><!--summary start--> 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 <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/feature/2404737/interview-april-uk-small-company-footprint https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/feature/2404737/interview-april-uk-small-company-footprint Tue, 21 Apr 2015 14:14:30 +0000 Cigna appoints European managing director <p><!--summary start--> Cigna has named Javier Cano as managing director of its Global Health Benefits business in Europe. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/2404945/cigna-appoints-european-managing-director https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/2404945/cigna-appoints-european-managing-director Tue, 21 Apr 2015 10:10:16 +0000