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Health Shield has seen its premium income and membership continue to grow over the last year.

WPA is "freeing up" its group underwriting methods through greater use of automation, allowing instant quoting and real time data of who is on risk.

Zurich has seen a significant rise in large case policies issued over the last year.

The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) believes cuts in NHS elective surgery make private medical insurance (PMI) the only option for some people.

Over half of middle income households are vulnerable to losing their primary income, according new research.

Doctors have branded fit notes a success in helping people return to work but believe it has not improved advice to patients and that more local services are needed to support returning to work.

Technology supplier Avelo has applauded the move to establish a statement of best practice for collecting online signatures by insurance providers.

The FSA has proposed linking the definition of a Holloway product to four key criterion, to pave the way for certain plans gaining exemption from RDR adviser charging rules.

Scottish Provident paid 98% of its life cover claims in 2010.

National Friendly has withdrawn its Five Year Fixed Healthcare and Healthguard products for sale to new customers.