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Health Shield will launch a new version of its 'Essentials' and 'Elements' standard plans in January 2017, enabling employers to add private medical insurance (PMI) excess and EAP modules according to need.

The opportunities and challenges associated with Brexit will be on the agenda at the Association of Medical Insurers and Intermediaries' (AMII) annual summit.

Bupa's Alex Perry has urged the independent healthcare sector to fight harder for customers, affordability and to be bolder in talking about its contribution to the UK healthcare system.

Bupa has appointed Alex Perry as CEO of Bupa Insurance, leading Bupa's regulated insurance business in the UK.

Cigna UK HealthCare Benefits (Cigna) is launching Cigna Virtual Health, a personalised well-being app that provides tools and coaching to proactively manage people's health on the go.

Vitality has introduced Vitality Active Rewards with Apple Watch Series 2

Vitality is partnering with Ocado which will see Vitality members rewarded for buying healthy food through the online grocer.

Now Health International and Best Doctors Insurance announces the appointment of David Capote as the Americas VP of Sales and Marketing.

Cigna Global Health Benefits recently announced an expanded partnership with African-based insurer, the Hollard Insurance Group writes Gilles Nyssens in this sponsored piece.

Bupa Global, the international health insurance arm of Bupa, has appointed Sheldon Kenton as managing director, subject to regulatory approval.