Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
Broking supplement - Top 25 EC3 Brokers - Analysis: Perennial growth
There have been a few changes at the top – but it has been another year of steady progress for the top 25 EC3 brokers.
ALC Health launches underwriting partnership with Axa
Medical insurance provider ALC Health has announced that it will be transferring its underwriting capacity to Axa PPP International from 1 December 2012.
ALC Health announces Axa underwriting deal
Medical insurance provider ALC Health has announced that as of 1 December it will be transferring its underwriting capacity to Axa PPP International.
Five join medical intermediaries’ group
The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries has welcomed five new companies taking membership to “well over 100 intermediary firms”.
European insurers and US Asbestos, Pollution and Health liabilities
European insurers may not currently be focused on US Asbestos, Pollution and Health liabilities but according to John Winter they need to act now to avoid problems as Solvency II is implemented.
Market moves: Brokers pick up the pace
Following a quiet fortnight, major players in the broking sector have actively been recruiting this week.
PMI discount for Hong Kong based customers
Now Health International is offering prospective customers who are resident in Hong Kong the opportunity to reduce their private medical insurance premium by 15% by restricting the type of room they have access to when seeking hospital treatment.
Channel Syndicate launches into health
Lloyd’s Channel Syndicate 2015 has appointed Ian Fordham of Talbot to head its new accident & health division and says another underwriter will be joining soon.
Axis appoints international business manager from Willis
Axis Global Accident & Health, a division of Axis Capital Holdings has appointed Jamie Cañellas as senior vice president and business development manager for its International operations.
Meditel subject to MBO
Meditel is now operating as an independent organisation from a new establishment in Gouda following a management buy-out on 1 October.
Bupa lands UK Sport deal
Bupa has been named as the official health insurance partner of UK sport.
ASIS boss targets top 50 with niche push
The managing director of an up-and-coming broker has set her sights on being in the top 50 within 10 years, by launching into a variety of “untapped niche markets”.
Cigna acquires First Assist for £71m
Global health services company Cigna has agreed to acquire travel and protection insurance firm First Assist Insurance Services from Barclays Private Equity.
Medical provider network hits 1,400
Now Health International’s network of approved hospitals, clinics and medical practitioners around the world has broken through the 1,400 barrier in its first six months since launch.
Helvetia sells health and accident portfolio
Helvetia Switzerland is divesting itself of its health and accident portfolio.
Colosso and Barr leave Gallagher Heath as Hodges starts new role early
A week of departures and early arrivals within the broking community has resulted in former Heath Lambert bosses Adrian Colosso and Graham Barr leaving Gallagher Heath, while ex-Aviva UK CEO Mark Hodges has started work at Towergate earlier than expected.
Editor's comment: The devil is in the detail
Just when consensus was building across the insurance industry that banning referral fees alone will not cure the UK civil litigation system of all its perceived ills, reduce car insurance premiums, or single-handedly wipe out personal injury claims…
Interview – Pierre Lefèvre: A long time coming
As international division managing director for Groupama, the UK once again falls under the watchful eye of Pierre Lefèvre, after an earlier five-year stint as the country’s CEO. Almost a decade after their last interview, Lynn Rouse catches up with…
Insurance Insight weekly update live
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is live with an article on the growing problem of travel clinic fraud: and a blog asking when the Middle East will stop being an emerging market?
Travel clinic fraud: a growing problem
Thousands of holidaymakers who receive medical treatment while travelling abroad are at risk of being overcharged, according to Mike Keating.
Generali Deutschland expected to grow above market average
Generali Deutschland Holding AG and its main subsidiaries have received financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings of “aa-”.
Takaful insurance: A future full of potential
Despite the failure of the first domestic Shariah compliant insurer, the Takaful market is predicted to have a great future. Sam Barrett looks at its potential for growth.
Insurance Insight weekly update live
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is live with an article on harmonising European compensation systems; and an article on the opportunities for brokers in the international PMI market.
International PMI: the brokers opportunity.
Many brokers fear branching out into unknown lines but Tim Mutton argues there is an excellent untapped opportunity for many European brokers in the international PMI market.