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The Association of Medical Insurers and Intermediaries (AMII) has announced further growth with Unum and VitalityHealth joining the body as corporate members.

Chancellor Philip Hammond described the Conservatives as 'the government of the NHS' as he pledged funding for A&E services and social care.

Now Health International has provided an update on its integration with Best Doctors Insurance as it rolls out a global platform.

International Medical Group (IMG) has acquired UK-based IPMI insurer ALC Health for an undisclosed sum.

Cigna Global Health Benefits Europe (Cigna GHB), the global expatriate segment of Cigna's business, has made several promotions to bolster its senior management team.

Simplyhealth and Denplan announced the merger of the two brands at a rebranding event in central London this week.

Half (48%) of SME employees have voted for private medical insurance as their top most valued workplace benefit, according to Ellipse.

WPA has reported rising interest from mid-market companies in alternatives to fully insured private medical schemes as awareness of the Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) increase takes hold.

Private medical insurance (PMI) providers should cover short-term illnesses as CCGs have tightened the rules around hip and knee replacements, the CEO of National Friendly has urged.

Despite a boost in awareness, the government's flagship sickness absence service Fit for Work is still underused by employers, according to research.