News Tag: Bupa
April 28, 2009
British consumers are increasingly turning to private insurance for their healthcare needs despite the deepening recession.
Research by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) shows that the number of people covered by private medical insurance (PMI) increased 2.7% in 2008, compared with 2007.
By the end of 2008, 6.2 million people were paying premiums on private health insurance.
A further 1.1 million people ...
Private health insurance popular despite recession
by David Masters
March 17, 2009
Bupa has reported significant growth in sales of its individual protection policy.
Sales increased across Bupa's critical illness, income protection, and life assurance products during 2008.
The insurer posted a 38% increase in new business annual premiums for the year.
This is compared to growth of 25% in 2007, and comes alongside news that the cost to Bupa of critical illness cover has reduced by an ...
Bupa sales up 38%
by David Masters
April 24, 2008
Figures from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) show that the number of people covered by private medical insurance (PMI) has exceeded the six million mark for the first time in 5 years.
Despite the economic downturn, insurer BUPA has experienced a 20% increase in sales in the first quarter of this year.
Fears of dirty NHS hospitals and quicker treatment are ...
Private medical insurance growing in popularity
by Kay Murchie
