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Health insurance news : May 2006

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Most people are health illiterate, says PruHealth
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Brits are illiterate — at least they are when it comes to their health-says private medical insurer, PruHealth. New research suggests that almost three quarters of Brits have little or no...
Updated products from the The Permanent Health Company
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The Permanent Health Company (PHC) has improved the benefits under its private medical insurance policies   The HealthCare for Life range of four products for individuals is designed to give the...
Medical insurance for the self employed and small business: Not as dear as you think
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New research by health insurer BCWA suggests that three out of four of the nation’s self-employed and small business owners are unable to accurately estimate the cost of a private medical...
Critical illness cover: Innovative product on the way from Prudential
Within weeks, insurer Prudential will be launching a new generation critical illness product. Full details are still secret but the company has spent two years researching the product.   The...
Bahrain introduces compulsory health insurance for expatriates
Manama capital of Bahrain
Bahrain is the latest Middle East country to seek to reduce the strain on state healthcare, by introducing compulsory private health insurance for all expatriates.   400,000 non-Bahrainis are...
Norwich Union Healthcare offers dedicated support to cancer sufferers
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Health insurance company, Norwich Union Healthcare recognises the serious impact that a cancer diagnosis can have on someone’s life. For that reason, a pilot project created a dedicated...
Denplan launches new dental plan for NHS treatment
Leading dental insurer Denplan has brought out a new dental plan. Elementary Dental Cover is a plan for businesses insuring three or more individuals. It is aimed at those who are still registered...
Critical illness cover: Don't forget the children!
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In looking at critical illness cover, it is easy to get so involved that you forget that the purpose of the cover is to protect the family.   Insurer, Scottish Provident, says that...