PMI/Private Medical Insurance

Bupa has launched a new private medical insurance (PMI) product on to the direct market.

The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) has called revelations of NHS Trusts using cost cutting tactics that result in patients dying or force them into private treatment as "a cynical approach" and "regrettable".

Universal Provident has brought the underwriting of its product range in house with sister company Personal Assurance now the insurer.

Doctors have called on Britons to take greater responsibility for their health and voiced their fears that GP-led commissioning could harm patient care.

Surgeons' representatives have questioned Bupa's claim of support by the General Medical Council (GMC) for its knee surgery review procedure.

Aviva has unveiled a product allowing grandparents the chance to buy specialist health insurance for their grandchildren.

The government has extended its NHS choice agenda to include community and mental health services.

Simplyhealth has appointed a new underwriting and pricing director.

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