Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
Post in print - 21 October 2010
Senior reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Confusion over NHS cuts
Health365 research reveals endemic concern and confusion on healthcare costs.
Foil forms sector focus teams
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers has revised its special interest groups in a bid to strengthen its areas of sector focus and engage more effectively with members, insurers and self-insurers.
Fitch upgrades French life sector rating while GI remains negative
Fitch Ratings says in a new report that the rating outlook for the French non-life insurance sector remains negative, while the French life insurance sector has been revised from negative to stable.
Resolution to buy Bupa Health Assurance
Resolution is to buy the entire issued share capital and business of Bupa Health Assurance Limited for a net consideration of approximately £102m.
Heath Lambert tops £1m
Heath Lambert has revealed its newly created London commercial team has topped £1m in gross written premium.
RAC and Heath Lambert strike household deal
Heath Lambert has agreed a five year deal with RAC to launch a suite of household products in 2011.
Exposure management in action - Munich Re
In 2009, Munich Re - which pursues an integrated business model consisting of both primary insurance and reinsurance - achieved a profit of €2.56bn on premium income of around €41bn. It operates in all lines of insurance, with around 47,000 employees…
Clear moves into healthcare
Brokerbility member Clear Insurance Management has launched a new healthcare arm that aims to provide private medical insurance and employee benefits products to small businesses through to large corporate clients.
Ex-CBG director makes comeback with Willis
Former CBG director Karen Mercer is set to re-enter the insurance market with a senior role at Willis, Post has learnt.
Career path & CSR news: BHSF raises £3356 for homeless kids
Staff at BHSF have raised £3356 by taking part in the 28-mile St Basil's Cotswold Challenge 2010.
Postscript - 10 years ago: Broker team leaves Heath Lambert
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
CBG acquires Rockbridge Healthcare
Insurance broker CBG has completed its first acquisition in two years with the purchase of medical intermediary Rockbridge Healthcare.
Capita acquires First Assist Services
The Capita Group has announced that it has acquired First Assist Services for a cash consideration of £12.5m on a cash-free, debt-free basis.
Post powerlist 2010: The influential crowd
Over the past 12 months the UK insurance industry has faced the global recession head on, taken the change of government in its stride and has shown that it is ready to face oncoming regulation in the form of Solvency II. Below we name the major players…
TIP hires account executives
Broker, The Insurance Partnership, has appointed Simon Sharp and Colin English as account executives to its Hull team.
Communicable diseases: Vaccinating the industry
Jeremy Golden highlights the growing problem worldwide of infectious diseases and how it will affect the outlook of reinsurance.
Solicitors' PI: The road to reform
In recent times, the solicitors' professional indemnity market has been travelling a difficult path. Jane Bernstein examines the road ahead by taking a close look at proposed industry changes and the effect they may have.
Heath Lambert opts for Santander in refinancing
Heath Lambert has agreed a refinancing deal with Santander, securing a new bank facility worth £24m.
Heath Lambert refinances with Santander
Heath Lambert has struck a new refinancing deal with Santander Bank, securing a £24m bank facility.
Pioneer and Exeter Friendly to launch single brand
Income protection and private medial insurance firms Pioneer and Exeter Friendly are set to combine under a single brand name.
Bupa: 91.5% of critical illness claims paid
Figures revealed by Bupa have shown that 91.5% of critical illness claims received during the first half of 2010 have been paid.
Brit global markets unit promotes trio
Brit Insurance has made new appointments within its global markets strategic business unit.
ALC Health strikes UAE deal
International medical insurance provider ALC Health has formed a partnership with the Arab Orient Insurance Company to underwrite its worldwide health plan for companies and residents in the United Arab Emirates.