On the 1 November, Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) rose from 6 percent to 9.5 percent, the rise will affect policies renewed or taken out after the beginning of November, and in some cases mid-term adjustments. Each Insurer has their own set of rules as to how the rise is being implemented.  All types of insurance that [...]

Aviva Healthcare and VitalityHealth have announced they are to form a joint venture to purchase treatment from private and independent hospitals in the UK. The two insurers have said that the venture is to allow them to purchase more affordable treatment for their customers through their combined purchasing strength. The new company called 'Healthcare Purchasing [...]