News
Products
Only 56% of companies procuring staff benefits use a broker, yet 90% of those who do think it is money well spent, Denplan has found.
15 April 2011
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2 min read
PMI
Patients experience persistent and widespread variations in the chances of undergoing surgery for common medical conditions on the NHS such as knee and hip replacements, a new study has revealed.
15 April 2011
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2 min read
International PMI
Medicare International has launched an online purchase option allowing clients to buy cover directly from its website.
14 April 2011
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1 min read
Group Protection
GPs routinely see patients dismissed from their job during illness, as employers struggle with workplace health and absence, legal & General (L&G) has found.
14 April 2011
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1 min read
Regulation
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) has implored the Treasury to apply an "appropriate, proportionate and cost-effective approach" to regulating insurance brokers.
14 April 2011
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2 min read
Regulation
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has warned the introduction of new financial authorities could lead to dual regulation for its members.
14 April 2011
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1 min read
Long Term Care
The Dilnot Commission on Funding of Care and Support has released a summary of responses to its consultation.
14 April 2011
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2 min read
Long Term Care
Government plans to give care workers and patients more control over their care will be tested with the announcement of six trial areas.
13 April 2011
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1 min read
Underwriting
LV= has continued the market's focus of reducing reliance on GP reports (GPRs) by slashing the number requested for its income protection (IP) applications.
13 April 2011
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1 min read
Service
Insurance service provider Medicals Direct has applied to register as an NHS service provider under the Health and Social Care Act.
12 April 2011
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1 min read
