Health Insurance
Cost-conscious customers compare prices in global recession
With the current economic crisis, individuals and companies with private healthcare policies are looking to reduce their costs by comparing healthcare policies on the market. Private healthcare is not seen as a luxury for many ex-pats working overseas, but a necessity.
Did you know that half of all heart attacks are repeat attacks?
Unlike many protection insurance policies PruProtect's serious illness cover could continue even after policyholders have made a claim.
Friends Provident enhances its Critical Illness Cover
Friends Provident has announced that it has enhanced its Critical Illness Cover (CIC) by extending the list of conditions covered under its plan to 36. The company has also extended the maximum policy term to 40 years and the age at which plans can end to age 70.
Zurich reveals increase in critical illness claims paid out
Zurich has released its critical illness figures for 2008 reporting a six per cent rise in the total number of claims paid out compared to 2007.
Heath Lambert and MedicAlert to launch new insurance scheme
Independent insurance broker, Heath Lambert Group has announced that it is launching a new insurance programme with MedicAlert, which provides a life-saving identification system for individuals with pre-existing medical conditions and allergies.
Norwich Union enhances Optimum Private Medical Insurance
Norwich Union Healthcare has announced a major enhancement to its Optimum Private Medical Insurance product, designed to help customers tackle one of the leading causes of employee absence.
It's what's on the inside that counts. Or is it?
Healthplan provider HSA is urging people to make health a priority for 2009, and not let their health suffer even though times are tight.
Brits overwhelmed by complexity of private medical insurance
Nearly two thirds of all PMI holders found the number and variety of health insurance products on offer confusing, according to research from CS Healthcare.
Quids off kids' health cover
Tesco Child Health Plan is offering 25% off for the first year for new policies until 8th January. This brings costs down to just £7.49 per month for one child plus £6.49 for any additional children covered, down from £9.99 and £8.99 - cheaper than two pairs of socks as a stocking filler.
Kenya top hot spot for medical evacuation
More people are evacuated from Kenya for medical reasons than anywhere else in the world, according to data from leading expatriate health insurer Bupa International, which handles over 1,000 calls a month to its 24-hour worldwide medical assistance helpline.
You’re covered – what could possibly go wrong?
When booking a holiday or gap year abroad, travel insurance is often not at the forefront of young people’s minds and with the proliferation of websites and well-known high street companies selling policies underwritten by insurers, it’s hard to see what you’re buying sometimes.
British workers need push to positive health
Greater support for British workers is needed, as a survey by Bupa UK Health Insurance reveals that many people are increasingly stressed, eating badly, not exercising or sleeping enough, igniting the fuse on a workplace health time bomb.
Medicare International considers modern day health conditions
A recent poll conducted by international healthcare specialists MediCare International has shown that 95% of respondents believe healthcare policies should cover the ongoing costs of treating asthma and diabetes, despite the fact that chronic costs are often excluded from many healthcare policies.
The seeping costs of the NHS
Hospital patients are feeling the pinch of the global economic crisis, with a survey from HSF health plan finding 43% of UK residents believe the costs of hospital stays, such as parking and food, should be covered by taxes rather than the individual.
BUPA International named Best International Health Insurer
Brighton-based Bupa International was named "Best International Private Medical Insurance Provider" at the Health Insurance Awards, the prestigious event held each year in London to recognise excellence in the health insurance industry.