UK Insurance News

Since Barack Obama was sworn in as US President there has been much publicity, both good and bad, given to his attempt at reforming the US health system.
Now a reality, the reform still asks as many questions as it answers.
The US health care reforms may have a negative impact on health care tourism and off [...]

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A landmark judgement found in favour of low level asbestosis sufferers is likely to launch an avalanche of compensation claims, says a leading UK law firm.
Gordon Beddoes and William Cooksey had brought their case to Newcastle County court in March this year, claiming against Vintners Defence Systems and Vintners Armstrong. Both men suffer from breathing [...]

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Saga Travel Insurance have warned Briton’s travelling to European Union countries for their annual holidays, that travelling without adequate travel insurance could end up costing more than it is worth.
The warning follows a recent poll that found that 8% of Britons travelling to EU countries believe that carrying a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) offers [...]

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It seems that many of us have a memory block when filling out insurance proposal forms, as a review by AXA claims that one in fourteen applicants give false information about lifestyle and previous medical conditions when applying for cover.
Alcohol intake and smoking habits are often scaled down when the proposal form appears, but things [...]

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A scheme that aims to support employers and employees in managing absences from work caused by illness, accident or injury, has been launched by the international insurance firm Crawford & Company.
The new healthcare network provides a range of integrated healthcare and wellbeing products, enabling clients to access over 300 qualified doctors and other specialists, along [...]

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