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Aviva tops lists of most valuable insurance brands
Aviva, RSA and Axa have topped a list of the UK’s top 50 most valuable insurance brands compiled by brand valuation agency Brand Finance.
Top 20 UK insurers
A focus to the top 20 UK insurers
Lack of competition blamed for inflating PMI costs
Britain’s competition commission has slammed the costs paid for private medical insurance, blaming a lack of competition between healthcare providers for inflating the costs for consumers.
PMI players to roll out extended cover as NHS standards slip
Private medical insurers have vowed to take advantage of declining confidence in the National Health Service by extending their cover, offering higher payouts and providing more innovation.
Bupa sees UK insurance customer numbers drop 2.8%
Bupa has revealed that UK insurance customer numbers and revenues dropped in the first half of 2013.
Cooper Claridge Ware co-founder promoted to CEO
Hong Kong-based health insurance broker Cooper, Claridge-Ware has appointed co-founder Christopher Claridge-Ware as the company’s new chief executive officer.
Hong Kong’s slow moving health market
Although health insurance could be described as a sleepy business in Hong Kong, potential government reforms could bring about a shake-up in the market as Andrew Tjaardstra reports.
Allianz eyes international health top spot
Allianz plans to be the number one international health insurer by 2014, the chief executive of Allianz Worldwide Care has revealed.
Raffles launches expat health plans
Raffles Health Insurance, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raffles Medical Group, has launched two international health insurance plans targeting businesses in Asia Pacific. region.
Consolidation "inevitable" in Saudi insurance market according to S&P report
Prospects appear to be improving for Saudi Arabia's insurance industry, according to a new report from Standard & Poor's.
Axa recruits Bupa HR boss
Bupa's former human resources director has joined Axa Insurance to take on the same role within its direct & partnerships business.
Top five European news stories
The top five European news stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Bupa to enter Polish market
Bupa plans to enter the Polish market with the acquisition of private healthcare provider LUX MED.
Review of the Year: Health Insurance - Cause for optimism
Despite torrid economic conditions for the insurance industry during 2012, the health market continues to prove that innovation and fighting spirit still allow for growth.
Bupa hires international PMI head
Bupa has appointed Robert Lang as managing director of its international private medical insurance business.
Post Top 100 UK Insurers Supplement: Brand analysis - Survival of the fittest
Belt-tightening, regulation and rising costs have proved a challenging triumvirate for the industry. But, while some insurance brands have faltered, others have prospered.
Post Top 100 UK Insurers Supplement: Top 20 Spotlight
A detailed look at the top 20 UK insurance firms, including board members, broker agencies and UK reserves.
Aviva recruits former Bupa fraud boss amid uncertainty over senior jobs
Aviva has appointed Anne Green to the newly created role of head of fraud for underwriting, pricing and product.
Bupa posts 22% fall in US and European profit
Global health insurer Bupa posted a 5% increase in revenues to £4.1bn and a 3% increase in pre-tax profits to £255.3m for the first six months of 2012.
Towergate nabs Bupa chief risk officer Jackson
Bupa chief risk officer Keith Jackson will quit his role to take on an identical position at Towergate when he joins the firm on 8 October.
Market moves: New faces in the insurer space
The main movers and shakers this week were insurers, with a number of firms bringing in new faces, including HDI Gerling recruiting a new director, Axa Assistance naming a new deputy chief executive and Dual adding a manager for its new office in Austria.
Bupa recruits medical director from NHS
Bupa has recruited a new group medical director, Dr Paul Zollinger-Read, from the NHS.
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The 10 most read stories from www.insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
Asia helps Bupa shore up drop in European revenue
Healthcare group Bupa has announced revenues of £8bn for the year ended 31 December 2011, with strong performances in Asia.