PMI sales reach record levels in March: ActiveQuote

90% are new customers

John Brazier
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ActiveQuote sales of private medical insurance (PMI) reach record levels during March

UK protection comparison website ActiveQuote has recorded an 89% year-on-year rise in PMI sales compared to March 2020. The company states that the level of sales represents a record within its 12-year history, while the number of enquiries during the month also increased by 21% year-on-year. Rod Jones, head of partnerships at ActiveQuote, said that the "unprecedented" volume of PMI sales was largely driven by new customers purchasing policies for the first time. "Private healthcare policies have been quick to adapt and develop their product offering in response to a generally youn...

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