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09/01/2024
Looking to the long haul: How can the sector maintain the surge in private health insurance sales?
This year, the NHS has celebrated its 75th anniversary. But amidst the celebrations, a backdrop of record-high waiting lists and continued difficulty in accessing primary care services is leading more consumers to consider private healthcare alternatives.
13/09/2023
Why is consumer behaviour so different when it comes to income protection?
In times of economic uncertainty, there is arguably no better time to protect ourselves against the unforeseen impact of illness or injury on our ability to earn a living. Yet, whilst overall sales of income protection insurance increased in 20221, they have not reached the same heights as other forms of insurance, especially considering the current increase in demand for health insurance.
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31/10/2023
Can health insurance be affordable and offer value?
We surveyed 2,000 working adults in the UK on their health and financial fears over the last 12 months and found the top health concerns stem from news about NHS waiting times for treatment and delays in speaking to a GP.
21/06/2023
The growing interest in private healthcare – what do advisers need to know?
Karen Woodley, Head of Healthcare Distribution at The Exeter, examines some of the key factors that go into ensuring consumers get the right level of health insurance cover and healthcare options as demand for private access continues to grow.
18/04/2023
The shape of health insurance in 2023
The private health insurance landscape is shifting in the UK as the cost of living crisis pinches budgets and prompts consumers to consider cutting costs.
24/02/2023
44% of consumers without health insurance use savings to pay for treatment
It’s widely publicised that NHS waiting lists continue to rise. The latest figures show that over seven million people in England are waiting for treatment, and 6% have been waiting for over a year. This has been one of the reasons for an increase in uptake of health insurance, but what about those people who don’t have health insurance? Find out more in this article.
01/12/2022
Why customers cannot go without health insurance during the cost of living crisis
As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, many people across the UK are facing health and financial challenges. Our recent research, 'Challenging Times: The health and financial fears of UK workers’, found that 81% of people have changed their spending habits in recent months because of the increased cost of living.
04/10/2022
Health+ - helping you overcome the affordability challenge
Affordability is the main reason for UK workers not purchasing insurance products. This may not be surprising given the current cost of living crisis, but it’s not a new challenge for our industry. This article looks at the affordability challenge for your clients and how you can overcome it.
