PMI/Private Medical Insurance

Good afternoon readers,

The number of private medical insurance (PMI) policies in the UK (insured and self-insured) fell by 3.8% to 3.96m at the start of 2011, according to Laing and Buisson.

I advise on PMI schemes for small groups. With many members in their 60s, what do I need to consider as they approach retirement?

Businesses are seeing budgets stretched in many ways, but, as Owain Thomas found, advisers who are creative with solutions could produce a windfall for themselves in the group critical illness market

ALC Health has increased annual benefit limits on both its Prima Premier and Prima Classic/Ibérica plans.

The BMA are still objecting to the Government's NHS reforms - despite "winning" they seem to want humiliation.

The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) has announced changes to its executive committee.

The Prime Minister has dealt a severe blow to the private medical insurance (PMI) industry's hopes of receiving tax relief to encourage public take up.

The Private Medical Insurance (PMI) sector has formed a social and shooting club, open to both providers and advisers.

Bupa's knee surgery referral scheme has been given the all clear by the General Medical Council (GMC).