Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
Europe: Ukrainian insurance market ready for structural reforms
The past year has been full of contradictions for the Ukrainian insurance market. On one hand, on-and-off military conflict in the eastern regions contributed to depreciation of the hryvnia against the dollar, deepening the economic crisis that had been…
Novae raids Marketform for A&H launch
Listed Lloyd's insurer Novae Group has launched an accident and health (A&H) offering with the hire of a five-strong team from Marketform.
PMI consolidator Chase Templeton reveals first 2016 deals
Private medical insurance broker Chase Templeton has completed its first acquisitions of the year, purchasing Health Equity Solutions and Caledonian Health Solutions.
Analysis: Hong Kong's 2016 prospects
Insurers in Hong Kong look set to have a testing year in 2016 as competition remains intense, margins are tight and the market gears up for a new regulatory regime writes Nicky Burridge.
Review of the Year: Health
Harnessing technology in increasingly innovative ways has been at the forefront of health insurers’ minds throughout 2015. From wearable technology to web consultations, it’s a market that has had to push more innovative ideas to build their businesses…
Eighteenth acquisition for health consolidator Chase Templeton
Private medical insurance consolidator Chase Templeton has made its 18th deal for 2015, adding an extra £6.8m in annual premium income with the acquisition.
CMA private healthcare inquiry expected to rumble on despite positive findings
Health insurers are supporting the latest Competition and Markets Authority provisional findings released following an appeal of its final report into the private healthcare market, despite concerns the inquiry could rumble on for several more years.
Groveland looks to expand following Hong Kong acquisition
Groveland Financial Services wants to partner with more brokers and talk to retiring brokers after integrating Swiss Insurance Partners' Hong Kong book.
Aviva primes Irish health business for possible sale
Aviva is examining its Irish health insurance arm for a potential sale, Post understands, but the plan is in an early stage and no decisions have been made.
Chase Templeton acquires Kent-based broker Consilium
Chase Templeton has completed its largest ever acquisition through the asset purchase of Kent-based healthcare broker Consilium Employee Benefits.
CFC expands healthcare offering with medical malpractice account
Lloyd's managing general agent CFC is to enter the medical malpractice market and has poached two people from WR Berkley to run the account.
Chase Templeton buys Healthcare Solutions
Private medical insurance brokers Chase Templeton has finalised its 15th acquisition of the year after completing a deal to buy Healthcare Solutions.
Bupa unveils self-referral cancer service
Bupa UK has launched a new self-referral service for breast and bowel cancer sufferers.
Willis completes PMI Health Group deal
Willis Group has completed the acquisition of PMI Health Group, the UK-based healthcare adviser and broker.
Now Health releases cashless mobile app
Private medical insurer Now Health International has released an iOS app for claims, payments and to find medical providers.
Video: Cigna Insurance Services CEO Susan Stevenson
Cigna Insurance Services CEO Susan Stevenson talks to Post after 18 months in the role.
Analysis: How Asian wellness programmes could protect the bottom line
Asian health insurers are increasingly turning to wellness programmes in a bid to manage rising claims costs writes Nicky Burridge.
C-Suite Europe: Technology opening up new avenues for insurer partnerships
New technology is changing the nature of the partnerships insurers are getting into, says Ageas CEO Bart De Smet.
PMI broker Chase Templeton acquires Atlas Consulting Group
Private medical insurance intermediary Chase Templeton has acquired Rochdale-based Atlas Consulting Group, bringing £13.8m annual premium income to the company.
Unum spends £31.7m on National Dental Plan purchase
Unum has acquired workplace dental insurer National Dental Plan from Capita for £31.7m, pending regulatory approval.
Lockton and Vocare launch 'out-of-hours' PI offering
Broker Lockton has teamed up with NHS outsouring provider Vocare in a bid to level the playing field for GPs wanting to take up out-of-hours work.
C-Suite Europe: Healthcare - trends highlight need for structural reform
The healthcare sector in Europe is changing - and this is throwing up opportunities for savvy insurers, says Bart de Smet
Swiss Re delivers 11% boost to income despite 'economic uncertainty'
Swiss Re CEO Michel Liès has hailed his firm’s “solid set of figures” for the opening six months of 2015, amid “uncertainty about overall economic growth” around the world.
Chase Templeton completes fourth 2015 acquisition with Best Go Private
Chase Templeton has acquired Bushey-based intermediary Best Go Private in a deal that brings a further £3.1m in annual premium income to the consolidator.