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Women paying higher premiums for health insurance than men

Reports have revealed that women are paying higher premiums in order to receive the same health care as men.

24th December, 2008

Top-up' payments on NHS widen offering of life-saving drugs

The insurance industry has seen enormous potential in 'top-up' payments on the NHS, reports have revealed.

18th December, 2008

More than half of Brits at risk with expired healthcare cards

The UK government has found that over half of Brits are unaware that European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs) entitling them to free medical care within Europe have expiry dates.

12th December, 2008

Private medical health insurance increases

Private medical health insurance has begun to increase in popularity, according to new research.

22nd June, 2007

One in three NHS doctors take private UK health insurance

A third of NHS medics would prefer to be treated privately than on the National Health Service. A new survey reveals that one in three doctors have taken out a private UK health insurance policy.

15th February, 2007

Tesco offers health insurance alongside burgers

Tesco, the UK Supermarket chain and insurance brand, is to enter the health insurance market with two new policies which will offer no claims discounts and no medicals.

12th January, 2007

NHS complaint rise prompts health insurance take-up

Many Brits are now turning to private health insurance as the number of complaints about the NHS rises substantially according to new health figures.

20th November, 2006