As the UK braces itself for the largest shake-up of the National Health Service (NHS) since its inception in 1948, the UK's private healthcare sector is poised to benefit from the changes proposed in the provision of medical services which arise from the reforms. Under the…

  The Health Funds Association of New Zealand (HFANZ) has reported a significant decline in the numbers of individuals covered by private health insurance within the country. Approximately 10,000 policyholders have discontinued their health insurance policies during 2010. Given a number of financial pressures resulting…

Prudential Financial Incorporated has announced the finalization of transactions for the acquisition of AIG's Japan-based insurance companies - AIG Star Life Insurance and AIG Edison Life Insurance Companies. The US insurer's take-over of AIG Star Life Insurance and AIG Edison Life covers the purchase of both companies for a total price of approximately US$4.8 billion. This is comprised of US$4.2…