L&G predicts generation of rehab only GIP products

The health and protection insurance industry has welcomed the findings but some concerns were raised about how state benefit claimants could be provided early access to treatment programmes. Health insurer Axa PPP was particularly supportive of the decision to offer tax relief to employers providing private medical insurance (PMI) to basic rate tax payers. It said the report included some ‘bold, constructive recommendations' which if introduced, ‘should significantly improve sickness absence management in Britain'. James Freeston, sales and marketing director at Axa PPP's added: "O...