Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
Legal update - residential care: A duty of care
The Department of Health consultation on charging for residential care, which recently closed, has again raised the issue of who should pick up the tab for residential care in personal injury compensation cases. Sallie Harrington and Paul Stephens…
Heath Lambert combines
Heath Lambert has combined its commercial affinity and small business division with its personal lines unit, Heath Lambert Insurance Services, aiming to double its size by 2012.
Heath Lambert merges personal and small business divisions
Broker Heath Lambert has combined its commercial affinity and small business division with its personal lines unit, Heath Lambert Insurance Services, aiming to double its size by 2012.
Europ Assistance reports 44% hike in net profit
Europ Assistance Group has reported turnover in 2009 of €1.288bn, up by 6.6% compared with 2008 (+7.6% in constant euros).
Regional review - Birmingham: Banging the drum for Brum
With a number of new entrants over the past 18 months, Birmingham looks a lively place to do business. Leigh Jackson reports on the upsurge of activity for the city.
First City staff mull protest group
Staff that remain in the broker First City's pension scheme have learnt their retirement pots could be hit by a shortfall of as much as 60%.
French insurance group sees international revenue soar
CNP Assurances recorded €9.4 bn in premium income, of which €1.9 bn came from operations outside France, in the first quarter of 2010.
$25bn African microinsurance market mostly untapped, finds report
Little over 2% of Africa's 700 million working poor are covered by insurance, representing a vast untapped opportunity for social and economic development, according to a new study by the Microinsurance Innovation Facility of the International Labour…
Public sector - benchmarking: Join the club
A new club set up by Alarm and Cipfra will allow public sector organisations to assess their risk management processes. Sam Barrett reports on the formation of this useful service.
Brokers targeted in £8m SME new business drive
Following the launch of its large corporate private medical insurance offering last May, National Friendly is set to take on the traditional cash plan market while setting its sights on expansion into long-term care.
Intermediaries team up to make PMI sales push
Two independent health insurance intermediaries have teamed up to offer a range of cover for children and people who travel abroad for medical or cosmetic treatment.
Approval of Chubb's move into Lloyd's market imminent
US insurance giant Chubb is set to enter the Lloyd's market almost a decade after its failed bid to buy Hiscox. According to sources, Chubb has received conditional approval for market entry with full authorisation following a Financial Services…
Harrison to lead European business
Combined Insurance has appointed Chris Harrison as executive vice president and general manager, Europe, assuming overall leadership responsibility for Combined Insurance’s European business – sales and operations.
Heath wins contract with BSS Group
Heath Lambert has won the contract to provide all general insurance cover for industrial and domestic services specialist BSS Group.
Medical specialist adds two more syndicates
The Medical Professional Liability Company has added two more Lloyd's syndicates to its medical professional liability underwriting facility.
Munich Re Q1 profits rise
Munich Re has reported a quarterly profit of €485m up from €437m in Q1 2009 due to large gains from the disposal of investments but natural catastrophe costs “unusually high.”
Birmingham institute appoints president
Peter Maskell has become the first person to be appointed president of the Birmingham Insurance Institute for a second term since 1937.
Over fifties insurance provider to recruit 70 for new base
Over fifties insurance provider Staysure is aiming to double its turnover in 12 months with a new base.
National Friendly promotes David Castling
Health insurer National Friendly has promoted David Castling to the role of intermediary distribution manager.
Updated health insurance exam unveiled to boost professionalism
From July, specialist intermediaries and insurance employees will be grilled on more in-depth product knowledge and new development areas after an updated health insurance examination was unveiled last week.
New UK government to face rehab lobby over lack of plan
The UK Rehabilitation Council has pledged to lobby whichever party wins today's election about the absence of any rehabilitation strategy for England, after it emerged Scotland is leading the way on this front and Wales has a multi-million pound…
Insurer to open Malta office
ALC Health is to open an office in Malta as it continues its expansion plans across Europe.
Purple network wins 40th member
Birmingham-based insurance and financial services provider Jobson James has become the 40th member of Jelf-owned broker network Purple.
New recruit at Markel to help grow accident and health business
Property and casualty insurer Markel International, has recruited Mike Bridgeman to head the development of accident and health business within its specialty division.