The chairman of the British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) health insurance focus group has clarified the reason for his resignation from the post.
Glen Smith, managing director of Healthcare Partners, confirmed that he signaled his intention to leave the position before hearing about the launch of Biba's private medical insurance (PMI) scheme and that it was decided primarily due to health grounds. Since the scheme's launch it has been criticised by many intermediaries for favouring one broker and product provider, Jelf and Axa PPP respectively. However, Smith confirmed to COVER that despite suggestions otherwise, it was not the reason for his departure, instead saying it was primarily down to health grounds and secondly due to ...
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