Aviva

Aviva has reported a profit after tax of £776m for the first half of this year, turning around a £624m loss for the half year 2012 - but said UK life operating profit fell.

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The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) has officially confirmed Bupa as a corporate member with other major providers soon to join the trade body.

CIExpert has analysed recent changes to Aviva's critical illness (CI) plan and said it has highlighted how complex policies are becoming.

Aviva has revamped its critical illness (CI) cover for new customers with changes including the addition of three new conditions and improvements to its heart attack definition.

Aviva has launched a new Private MedicaI Insurance (PMI) product, Guidewell, with an open referral pathway for large corporate schemes.

Healthier Solutions, Aviva's individual private medical insurance has achieved a 5 Star Defaqto rating for its comprehensive level of cover.

Aviva is set to close its Manchester bodily injury claims team in December in a move which would cost 200 jobs, it has been reported.

Bupa has seen member complaints increase by 50% as PMI complaints have jumped to a two-year high for a number of major insurers, The Competition Commission has revealed.

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