The Exeter to offer cheaper PMI options for customers

As part of new guided Health+ option

Hemma Visavadia
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The Exeter has launched a new guided option to its Health+ product which aims to provide customers with cheaper options for accessing private healthcare.

The new guided option follows a recent Challenging Times report by the provider which found that 53% of respondents felt affordability was a barrier when considering buying insurance.   The option provides members with a recommended list of suitable specialists to treat health conditions at the point of claim as well as a set of convenient locations. Once member have secured preferential fees from their chosen specialists, The Exeter said it will be able to offer members lower premiums.   Meanwhile, members opting to apply for PMI using the guided option can benefit from the provid...

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