Private health insurers have fielded up to 35% more enquiries than this time last year as consumers react to the crisis in the NHS.
Only market leader BUPA is missing out. It reports no increase in interest.
Its rival, PPP Healthcare, reported a 35% jump in enquiries in the second week of January compared with the same week in 1999.
Norwich Union Healthcare has experienced a 20% increase in calls during a two-week period in January, and WPA estimates it has received a 20% increase in enquiries on its web site.
January is normally a busy month for health insurers, as many premiums come up for renewal, but insurers agree that this month's increase is directly caused by public anxiety over the NHS.
The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.
