PMI/Private Medical Insurance

Swiss Life has launched a new global group employee benefits product covering the health and protection sectors for expatriates.

Be it pre or post election, there are always imperatives; things any government or government in waiting must aim for.

Andrew Tripp has been confirmed as the new Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) chairman.

Aetna Global Benefits (AGB) has launched an online wellness centre for its European expatriate members.

Aviva has launched a new Speedy Diagnostics service to provide prompt access to specialist consultations and diagnostic tests.

WPA has accused financial service companies of relying on "wings and prayers" to provide security for their clients' data.

ALC Health has signed an agreement with the Blood Care Foundation (BCF) to provide clients with screened blood, in the event of a medical emergency, from a network of blood banks around the world.

PMI publishers Craigdallie have published a PMI Handbook for advisers.

Legal & General (L&G) Network has chosen Bupa as a strategic partner so L&G advisers can offer medical insurance to clients.

Owain Thomas talks to Claire Ginnelly about a difficult year for private healthcare, the impact of the up-coming election, claims clarity and the potential sale of one of the market's biggest players