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Health insurance news : February 2010

Private Healthcare UK keeps you up to date with the latest information on new health insurance plans, product developments and scheme changes.

FSA to name and shame companies The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is to publish details of the most frequently complained about banks and insurers. It will only apply to firms that receive more than 500 complaints during a...
CII seeks industry support to restore public trust in insurance A major research report by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) calls on the financial services sector to debate and develop solutions that will deliver change that not only improves the public's...
Boris may not wear a ski helmet but you should Boris Johnson, writing in the Daily Telegraph, believes that ski helmets are unnecessary and is sticking to his woolly hat. But a recent survey by leading travel insurance website,...
OBN launches unique group private medical insurance scheme for life sciences companies Oxfordshire Bioscience Network Ltd (OBN), the Oxford based not-for-profit biotech trade association has secured a deal with Bupa that allows the employees of their member companies to receive highly...
How insurance companies ranked as business superbrands The UK’s Business Superbrands are chosen by a panel of experts and 1700 individual business executives from across the UK who vote in an independent selection process considering thousands of brands...
Lloyd's ranked strongest business superbrand in the insurance sector Lloyd’s reputation going in to a new decade has never been stronger. It has been ranked the strongest business superbrand in the insurance sector.
Bright Grey’s critical illness payments increase to 93% Bright Grey paid 93% of critical illness claims last year, with only 2% of claims declined for non-disclosure. The average pay out was nearly £80,000.
Lloyd’s cover smoothes cost of fertility treatment For many couples wanting to start a family, the dream of having a child is not so easily realised. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, infertility affects about 7.3 million...
Speed later retirement timetable in response to fiscal and social changes The state pension age should be raised faster and further than currently planned to fund higher state pensions, reduce public debt and reflect the population trend of longer, healthier lives...
Conservatives set five-year deadline for regulatory reform The Conservative Party aims to complete a radical reform of financial services regulation in just five years - if it wins the election. The Consumer Protection Agency (CPA), a proposed replacement...
QuoteBoffin calls for better consumer education on life insurance QuoteBoffin comments, “The importance of life cover can be difficult for consumers to appreciate until the unforeseen actually happens. Given their age, young people might not think life insurance is...
Royal London in talks with Royal Liver regarding a takeover Royal Liver is in advanced talks with Royal London on a takeover. The idea of a merger between the two was first discussed in 2007, when talks were abandoned at an early stage. Royal Liver has since...
Money could run out in 14 days if wage earner was critically ill The average British household would run out of money in less than 14 days if a wage earner fell critically ill or died. New research from Aviva suggests that the average British household may only...
Employers need group risk incentives GRiD, an insurance trade organisation, wants a National Insurance reduction for firms with group income protection insurance. According a GRiD survey, 35% of businesses would actively support an...
Hardly any 35 to 45 year olds have adequate life assurance More than half of Britons aged 35-45 do not feel fully in control of their finances, according to a new survey commissioned by F&C Investments.
Life insurance packages from Aviva and BUPA available on QuoteBoffin A new money saving website that compares prices on life insurance packages says customers can now get quotes from market leaders BUPA and Aviva when they enquire. QuoteBoffin launched early this...
Westfield donation aids deafness study A specialist piece of equipment to be used for a deafness project has been purchased thanks to a donation by Westfield Health. Deafness Research UK, which is funding the study by the University of...
NHS to provide more care at home Measures to shape NHS services around individual patients have been set out by Health Secretary Andy Burnham. More dialysis at home and chemotherapy in the community will mean patients can benefit...
AllClear Travel welcomes new rules on age discrimination for travellers AllClear Travel, a specialist travel insurance provider for people with medical conditions, has welcomed the Equality Office's policy Statement about the Equality Bill, which if implemented will...
Age Concern and Help the Aged comment on care reform Michelle Mitchell, for Age Concern and Help the Aged, says, "Reaching consensus on care is fundamental in ensuring older people and their families get the best care and support in later life.

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