Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
New policy offers 'affordable' medical tourism
A new health insurance product claims to allow UK citizens to take advantage of the high-quality healthcare enjoyed by their European neighbours at significantly lower cost than most private medical insurance policies.
Resource provides global view of health insurance for low-income families
A new resource capturing more than 100 health insurance programmes designed for low-income populations in developing countries has been launched.
Middle East guest blog: Oops! Am I insured?
Recently I came across a very interesting blog on medical insurance. The main point the blogger wanted to drive home is that one shouldn’t purchase insurance after a loss happens.
Aetna launches new benefits product in Singapore after gaining licence
Aetna has received a licence to begin selling health insurance in Singapore for groups and individuals.
Hyperion sets sights on US consolidators after £95m buy
Hyperion chief executive David Howden has vowed to make a swift return to the acquisition trail following its £95m takeover of Lloyd's broker Windsor last Friday - the group's largest deal to date - thus creating a "credible alternative" to the new wave…
Indian health insurance market predicted to be worth $7.6bn by 2015
One in 10 people in India could end up buying health insurance products against the current 2%, according to a new survey.
High Net Worth: Asia's growing wealthy and insurers gradually waking up to opportunities
The population of wealthy people in Asia is continuing to soar, creating significant opportunities for insurers offering premium products catering to their needs.
RK Harrison buys up Marsh businesses
RK Harrison has acquired four businesses from Marsh UK-owned Gibbs Hartley Cooper.
Indian regulator outlines plans to speed up health insurance claims and increase age limits
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority in India has put forward a proposal to make it mandatory for health insurers to offer cover to people up to 65 years and settle all claims within a month.
Indonesian insurers told to prepare for life as non-profit organisations
State-owned Indonesian insurance companies PT Askes and PT Jamsostek have been asked by the House of Representatives to make preparations for their transformation into non-profit public institutions.
Indian health insurance dependent on income
Around 15% of Indian households have reported hospitalisation of one member at least once in the past year, according to an ICICI Lombard-NCAER survey.
Penny speed meets ... James Cooper, sales director, William Russell
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own 'speed…
South Korea uncovers major health insurance scam
South Korea's financial regulators have uncovered the country's biggest insurance fraud, involving more than 1,300 people and three hospitals, the China Post reports.
ALC increases Prima cover limits
Global medical insurer ALC Health has increased the annual limits of its Premier, Classic and Ibérica plans as part of a review of the Prima range of medical insurance plans.
All change as super-regulator hovers over Hong Kong
The Hong Kong insurance market is due to undergo some significant changes in the near future as an independent insurance regulator is established. Jonathan Swift looks at the market now and the challenges to come.
Post Broking Supplement: Biba 2012 conference timetable
The event programme for the Insurance Brokers' Association Conference - Shaping our futures - on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 May 2012.
Allianz Global Assistance posts record turnover for 2011
Allianz Global Assistance, of which Mondial Assistance UK is a member, achieved global turnover in excess of €2bn for the first time (€2.05bn) representing an increase of 8.5% over 2010.
Bank of Georgia swoops for country's third largest health insurer
The holding company of JSC Bank of Georgia announced today that JSC Insurance Company Aldagi BCI, a wholly-owned insurance subsidiary of the bank, has acquired Meta Limited, the holding company which owns 51% of Imedi L, the third largest insurance and…
BHSF surplus slashed by economic woes
Birmingham-based health insurer BHSF has reported premium income growth of 1.6%, but a sharp fall in surplus before tax to £1,038m compared with £3,465m for the previous year.
Tata AIG launches lifetime renewable health policy
Tata AIG General Insurance Company has launched its lifetime renewable reimbursement health insurance policy in India.
Filipinos dependent on public insurance schemes
Over 90% of Filipinos are reliant on government retirement insurance, according to the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas's inaugural Consumer Finance Survey.
Chinese VP calls for growth in health and liability insurance
Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan has called for reform and innovation in the Chinese insurance industry to help development.
India's general insurance market posts 23% premium growth
India's general insurance market achieved premium income growth of 23% for the full year 2011.
Bharti Axa aims to grow with focus on coastal cyclone-prone areas
Indian insurers must raise awareness of the need for insurance in cyclone-prone coastal areas, according to Amarnath Ananthanarayanan, chief executive and managing director of Bharti Axa General Insurance.