Health Insurance
Don’t play Russian roulette with your healthcare
Russia has more physicians, hospitals, and health care workers than almost any other country in the world on a per capita basis, but since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the health of the Russian population has declined considerably as a result of social, economic, and lifestyle changes.
Simplyhealth scoops another gong
Simplyhealth has won the title of Best Healthcare Cash Plan Provider at the Health Insurance Awards 2009.
Avoiding the Singapore Sling
There are almost 100,000 expats of all nationalities living and working in Singapore. This Asian hub is often seen as a safe place to experience Asia, with its clean modern facilities, containing aspects of culture from the whole region.
AXA PPP healthcare Dedicated Nurse for cancer patients
AXA PPP healthcare has launched a Dedicated Nurse service - providing personalised support and medical guidance by qualified nurses, free of charge, for all of its UK medical insurance customers diagnosed with cancer.
New child health solutions gives parents peace of mind
A new private health insurance, specifically designed for children, has been launched this week. Child Health Solutions has been uniquely tailored for children, allowing affordable private medical health insurance and complete peace of mind for parents.
International health insurance products for Russian market
Leading Russian insurer, Ingosstrakh and Bupa International, the world's largest expatriate health insurer, has announced a partnership which brings together Ingosstrakh's local knowledge in Russia with Bupa's global healthcare expertise.
More Aviva UK Health customers can benefit from Back-Up
Aviva has announced that their award winning Back-Up service is now available to its individual and small group private health insurance customers.
Healthier and wealthier
Aviva today announces the launch of MyHealthCounts - an innovative enhancement to its individual private health insurance policies.
Women encouraged to consider financial implications of cancer
We all worry about our health to a certain degree, but when it comes to more serious issues such as cancer it’s still easy to take an ‘out-of-sight, out-of-mind’ approach. While many of us will know a female friend or family member who has been affected by the disease, we may still think it will never happen to us.
New ABI initiative will improve Critical Illness insurance
The ABI has today launched a three-month consultation on changes to its Statement of Best Practice for Critical Illness Cover.
No wait for most benefits with engage Health Cash Plan
If you spend on dental checks and treatment, eye tests and spectacles, or complementary therapies like physiotherapy, acupuncture and chiropractic, you can get a helping hand with the payments.
Men are smiles ahead on dental hygiene
Men spend more on looking after their teeth according to new research from Tesco Dental Insurance.
Men cancer aware but ill-prepared for the future
Nine in ten men are leaving themselves open to financial hardship if they faced a critical illness by not having appropriate insurance in place, according to new research revealed by Friends Provident.
Credit crunch ruining the nation's teeth
Over 15% of the UK public have cancelled a dental appointment due to cost, a new study by Saga Health Cash Plan has revealed. It appears routine healthcare is becoming a victim of the current economic climate, with over a quarter (27%) of Brits cancelling fee-based appointments.
Rising dental costs put Brits off visiting the dentist
Research from a survey by Tesco Dental Insurance has revealed Brits are finding it increasingly difficulty to find an NHS dentist. The results also show that rising dental costs are putting people off visiting the dentist.