Health insurance news.
Insurer updates, product changes and offers, with a broker’s view on what they mean for your cover.
Offer · 16 October 2026
Bupa free health assessment offer 2026: who qualifies?
Eligible new Bupa customers can receive a free health assessment worth £289. Check the exclusions, how to claim and the 30 November deadline.
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Research · 12 October 2026
WPA and Bupa praised for handling individual PMI inflation
Advisers highlighted WPA and Bupa for handling individual PMI premium inflation. Read the findings and why they do not predict your premiums.
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Research · 6 October 2026
WPA reports Which? private medical insurance recommendation
WPA reports being the only Which? Recommended Provider for private medical insurance in 2026. What the recognition means when comparing cover.
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Offer · 21 September 2026
Bupa’s 20% corporate expansion offer: who qualifies
Bupa’s offer gives eligible existing corporate schemes 20% off premiums for new uninsured joiners. Check the 50-member threshold and 1 November deadline.
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Product update · 19 September 2026
Bupa Prevention Pathways: what September’s rollout means for members
Bupa’s prevention pathways were scheduled from 1 September 2026. We explain the announced eligibility, waiting period and questions to ask.
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Research · 18 September 2026
The Exeter reports higher search interest in private medical insurance
The Exeter reports a 150% rise in relative Google Trends interest in private medical insurance. Here is what the research does and does not show.
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Member update · 18 September 2026
AXA expands online specialist assessments: what members should check
AXA has added three online outpatient services. See the age, referral and cover requirements, plus how consultations can affect limits and discounts.
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Policy updates ·
WPA no claims discount: smaller claims update for October 2026
How the reported change affects claims of £250.01–£500, with a simple example and the questions to ask at renewal.
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Member update · 17 September 2026
Vitality switches to Boots Opticians: what members should check
Boots Opticians became Vitality’s optical network partner on 9 September 2026. Here is what the change means for members with the optional benefit.
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Insurer offers ·
AXA Health offers one month free cover through brokers
Who qualifies, how the saving works and the earlier-quote restriction to check before applying.
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