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Claire Ginnelly has joined Premier Choice Group (PCG), as head of private medical insurance (PMI) business development.

Suspected international PMI fraud of "considerable" size is currently under investigation after increasing activity in recent years, Axa PPP has reported.

Around a third of Britons do not know how they will finance later life costs for themselves or a relative, according to new research.

The assets of more and more people are finding their way into the pockets of Her Majesty, Prince Charles, or the Treasury because they are failing to make a will.

Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced £260m funding for NHS hospitals, to be invested in patient safety plans.

Minister for care and support has appointed a chief social worker for adults in a bid to drive up the quality of long-term care.

Adviser support group Tenet is introducing guidelines for its advisers using social media sites to provide them - and the group's compliance managers - with "complete peace of mind".

The Money Advice Service (MAS) is calling on stakeholders in the financial services industry to share their knowledge of what works for consumers as part of a wider project designed to improve the overall financial wellbeing of Britons.

An employer has reported higher employee retention and morale after integrating cash plans as an employee benefit into the company.

The NHS' future following Lansley reforms and the Francis Report, and impact on private healthcare, will be top of the agenda at the Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaires' annual private healthcare summit on 9 July.