The market for private medical insurance is dominated by four insurers - Bupa, Axa, Aviva and Prudential - which have a combined market share of 92%. Despite this concentrated market, a lack of competition between private hospital operators has restricted insurers' bargaining power and resulted in inflated claims costs. Coupled with the decline in customer numbers, this has been the biggest driver of premium growth as insurers responded to drags on profitability by raising prices for customers. Complete reports is available @ http://marketreportsstore.com/private-medical-insurance-in-the-uk-key-trends-and-opportunities-to-2017/ .

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2. Private Medical Insurance in the UK, Key Trends and Opportunities
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Summary
Gross written premiums in the private medical insurance category amounted to
GBP3.65 billion in 2012, recording growth of 3.2% from 2011, and a compound
annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.47% during the review period (2008-2012).
Favorable developments in premiums belie the underlying trends in demand,
however. As a discretionary insurance product, supplementary to free-to-access
healthcare through the National Health Service (NHS), the number of private
medical policyholders has been subject to a downwards trend since 2006 and hit
its lowest level on record in 2012, at 5.6 million. Factors driving the apparent
shift in attitudes include improved levels of satisfaction with the NHS, increased
public healthcare spending, and deterioration in labor market conditions.
The market for private medical insurance is dominated by four insurers - Bupa,
Axa, Aviva and Prudential - which have a combined market share of 92%.
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3. Private Medical Insurance in the UK, Key Trends and Opportunities
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Synopsis
The report provides market analysis, information and insights into the UK private
medical insurance insurance business
It provides a snapshot of market size and market segmentation
It offers comprehensive analysis of claims, drivers and market outlook
It analyzes distribution channels
It offers an overview of deals, news and regulatory developments
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4. Private Medical Insurance in the UK, Key Trends and Opportunities
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Key Highlights
Private medical insurance premiums rose by 3.2% in 2012
Demand shifted away from the private healthcare sector
Minimal competition among private suppliers has increased costs for insurers
Competition Commission intervention should begin to alleviate cost constraints
Premium growth will be sustained, despite opposing forces
Private medical insurance is under threat from lower-cost alternatives
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5. Private Medical Insurance in the UK, Key Trends and Opportunities
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Scope
This report provides market analysis, information and insights into the UK
private medical insurance business
It provides a global snapshot of market size
It analyses drivers and the outlook for the market
It provides information on distribution channels
It covers deals, news and regulatory developments
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