Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
Cypriot insurers still suffering following bank bail-outs
The Cypriot insurance market has failed to rebound following the financial crisis despite the bail-out of both of the country’s major banks, according to a report published by Axco Insurance Information Services.
Bupa revenues up 7% in H1 despite 'low demand' for UK PMI
Bupa posted a 7% increase in revenues to £4.8bn in the first half of 2014 (16% at constant exchange rates), as it continued to integrate major acquisitions made in the previous year.
Gallagher adds two senior roles to growing Midlands division
Arthur J Gallagher has created two new regional management roles in the Midlands to drive growth in what is now its largest UK regional hub.
Chase Templeton continues growth strategy with three new deals
Private medical insurance group Chase Templeton has secure an additional £4.2m in annual premium income after completing three new deals.
C-Suite: Accessing blood in South-East Asia
Many expatriates and business travelers are unaware that the right kind of blood can be difficult to find in Asia writes Andrew Apps.
E-cigarettes: No e-smoke without e-fire
With e-cigarette use on the rise in the UK are the risks associated with these products a pressing issue for the general insurance industry?
Independent midwives agree commercial PI solution
Independent midwives have agreed a commercial professional indemnity insurance arrangement allowing them to continue practising under new EU legislation.
The rise of the lifestyle insurer
Rapid advances in technology have revolutionised the way financial services companies interact with their customers.
Nanotechnology: Thinking small
With the use of nanotechnology increasing exponentially – up from 54 consumer products in 2005 to 1628 today — is this a positive advancement for insurers?
Chase Templeton promotes two as acquisition drive continues
Chase Templeton finance director Jeff Tate has taken on the new role of mergers and acquisitions director.
Expats driving demand for private health insurance in Asia
Demand for private health insurance in Asia has never been greater according to Andrew Apps, a director at international health insurer ALC Health.
Peak Re starts life and health book
Hong Kong-based reinsurer expands by gaining a life license and building a new team.
116 000 Vietnamese contract cancer each year
82 000 Vietnamese die from cancer each year with a further 116 000 contracting the disease.
Markel launches biomedical and life sciences combined policy
Markel has developed a biomedical and life sciences combined policy including cover for property damage and business interruption.
Interview: David Margrett: Bring it on
Welcoming the FCA’s hands-on approach to regulation as a boon to his firm’s ambitions, Global Risk Partners CEO David Margrett tells Post why he has such confidence in his consolidation goals
E-cigarettes and cosmetic surgery tipped for new wave of claims
E-cigarettes and cosmetic surgery are among a new wave of anticipated emerging claims, according to law firm Hill Dickinson.
Interview – Adrian Colosso: silencing the doubters
Back in broking action as CEO of Howden, Adrian Colosso makes it clear he thrives on proving people wrong – and tells Post why you shouldn’t call his firm a ‘mini Gallagher’
Chase Templeton snaps up Scottish PMI specialist
Private medical insurance specialist intermediary Chase Templeton has completed its second acquisition within a week with the purchase of specialist Glasgow intermediary Chartered Life.
Corpore signs deal with Telefónica to provide OH services
Absence, injury and risk management provider Corpore has been appointed by Telefónica UK to provide occupational health services across their UK operations.
Chase Templeton acquires Ealing-based SJS Healthcare
Chase Templeton has acquired Ealing-based SJS Healthcare Associates in a deal adding £2m annual premium income to its books.
Private healthcare report expected to boost market competition
The Competition and Markets Authority’s final report to revive the private healthcare market has today set out a series of legally binding actions to help promote competition among private hospitals and doctors.
Deakin insists retail CEO Blanc is in it for the long haul as AJG buys Oval
Commercial director hoping for third time lucky after Colosso and McManus exits
C-Suite: Broker: Staff health catching up with safety
Health and safety gets a bad rap at times, and when it does so the focus is nearly always on the safety half of the equation and its regulations.
