Virgin Money launches cover for cancer patients
The first insurance cover aimed solely at helping cancer patients cope with the consequences of the disease is launched today.
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The European Health Insurance Card
Insurers pile pounds on the overweight
A new formula has pushed up premiums for fatter people, writes Lisa Bachelor.
Insurers attack cancer cover plans
Critics warn against switching to cheaper 'two-tier' critical illness policies. Jill Insley reports.
Brace yourself for dentist fees
Whether you use the NHS or go private the cost of dentistry can be had to swallow, says Harvey Jones. So how do you minimise the financial pain of your visit?
When recovery doesn’t mean a return to financial health
Scientific breakthroughs mean an increasing number of us surviving life-threatening illnesses, but the insurers have been slow to catch up, says Jill Phillip.
Best health insurance provider: Westfield Health
This health insurance provider wins the category for the second year running.
How’s your sex life?
Insurance companies are to start asking applicants about their sexual behaviour, rather than if they are gay, before demanding an HIV test, writes Jill Insley.
Are you HIV+? The new positive discrimination
Jill Insley: The insurance industry's decision to drop the question it asks about sexuality on its application forms in favour of one about possible exposure to HIV is very welcome, and not before time.