AMII Chair supports OFT decision to refer private healthcare market to Competition Commission
Wayne Pontin, Chairman of AMII said on behalf of the health insurance industry: “This outcome is welcomed as we feel it is a sensible decision and will ultimately benefit consumers. At present there is no transparency of costs for services and treatment.”
AMII supports OFT’s bid for greater transparency
AMII fully supports the Office of Fair Trading’s (OFT) bid for greater transparency and competition for consumers of private healthcare.
Consolidation in PMI market provides opportunities for specialist healthcare intermediaries
The news that Simplyhealth, PMI and cash plan provider has agreed to buy group PMI provider Groupama Healthcare prompts concerns over yet more consolidation and less choice in private medical insurance provider. However, AMII believes change can create opportunities for healthcare intermediaries.