http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk Track all of Groupama Heathcare's business and corporate news Groupama 01 Overnight (25/26 January) there was a fault with our email system that caused a number of emails to be sent to our brokers and policyholders. They were headed ‘Thank you for contacting Groupama Healthcare’ and acknowledged receipt of their email. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2012/12011021_email_notifications.asp Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:00 GMT 01.2012 01 Groupama Healthcare triumphed at the Health Insurance Awards last night, winning Best Customer Service by a Provider and Best Online Intermediary Service http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2011/111021_Groupama-Healthcare-triumphs-at-the-Health-Insurance-Awards-2011.asp Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:00 GMT 10.2011 01 Profitability improves strongly at Groupama Insurances - Another valuable contribution from UK broking division http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2011/110805_Profitable_progress_at_Groupama_UK.asp Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:00 GMT 08.2011 01 Groupama reaches agreement to sell Healthcare business to Simplyhealth http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2011/110803_Groupama_reaches_agreement_to_sel_ Healthcare_business_to_Simplyhealth.asp Tue, 03 Aug 2011 10:00 GMT 07.2011 01 Groupama Healthcare has been awarded the Private Medical Insurer Service to Intermediaries award in the inaugural AMII Awards http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2011/110725_Groupama_Healthcare_wins_Insurer_Service_Award_from_AMII.asp Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:15:00 GMT 07.2011 01 In recognition for her substantial charitable work within Hertfordshire, Lisa Hall, Customer Services Manager has been awarded the South East Employee Volunteer of the Year Award and the Community Impact Award http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2011/110725_Double_award_win_for_Lisa_Hall.asp Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:00:00 GMT 07.2011 01 Groupama Healthcare has enhanced its innovative online administration tool, EasyAdmin, making it even easier for brokers to use http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2011/110701_EasyAdminrenewals.asp Fri, 1 Jul 2011 09:00:00 GMT 07.2011 01 Groupama Healthcare is rolling out the next phase of its innovative Customer Service Academy with a new pilot initiative involving ‘A’ level students from the Priory School in Hitchin http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2011/110606_Customer_Service_Academy.asp Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:46:00 GMT 06.2011 01 In a move to drive even greater product and service innovation to support its broker partners, Groupama Insurances has boosted the expertise within its Customer Proposition Team under the leadership of Lynn Harris, Head of Customer Proposition. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2011/110304_Groupama_Insurances_powers_up_Proposition_Team.asp Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:46:00 GMT 03.2011 01 Revenues up and improved profitability at Groupama Insurances. Another good performance from GUK Broking Services. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2011/110217_Continuing_progress_at_Groupama_UK.asp Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:25:00 GMT 02.2011 01 Read about our recent award wins, EasyAdmin plans for 2011 and our customer service initiatives. http://www.calameo.com/read/0000775808612af5fef1a Wed, 2 Feb 2011 11:15:00 GMT 02.2011 01 Groupama Healthcare has brought some Christmas cheer to the homeless people supported by Emmaus Communities in St Albans as part of its Business in the Community pledge. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2010/101216_Groupama_Healthcare_helps_homeless_have_a_cracking_time_this_Christmas.asp Thur, 16 Dec 2010 10:15:00 GMT 12.2010 01 Building on its reputation for delivering industry leading levels of customer service, Groupama Healthcare has launched a unique initiative for the Private Medical Insurance (PMI) sector – the Groupama Customer Service Academy http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2010/101209_Groupama_Healthcare_launches_Customer_Service_Academy.asp Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:35:00 GMT 12.2010 01 Groupama Insurances’ approach to employee engagement has been held up as an example to other businesses in a highly comprehensive report from Roffey Park Institute http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2010/101125_Groupama_Insurances_sets_standard_for_employee_engagement.asp Thur, 25 Nov 2010 13:20:00 GMT 10.2010 01 Groupama Insurances has appointed Deborah Hall as its new Research and Insight Manager, heading up its Portsmouth based research function. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2010/101029_Groupama_Insurances_appoints_Deborah_Hall_as_Research_and_Insight_Manager.asp Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:35:00 GMT 10.2010 01 Andy Pagett, has been appointed by Groupama Insurances in the senior role of Counter Fraud Manager. Andy has joined Groupama from Fortis, and took up his position on 1st September.   http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2010/100924_Andy_Pagett_joins_Groupama_Insurances_as_Counter_Fraud_Manager.asp Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:35:00 GMT 09.2010 01 Kevin Kiernan, Director of Personal Lines, Groupama Insurances believes the IPT and VAT changes announced in the emergency budget will have far-reaching consequences beyond the initial pain to policyholder's pockets. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2010/100624_Hidden_costs_of_emergency_budget_will_impact_brokers_and_policyholders.asp Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:50:00 GMT 06.2010 07 Bringing over 14 years experience in Banking and Financial services including 6 years in Actuarial, Niraj joined Groupama in 2006. He moves into his new position having played a leading role in the company's capital modelling exercise in preparation for Solvency II. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2010/100602_Groupama_Insurances_appoints_Niraj_Shah_as_Chief_Actuary.asp Wed, 2 Jun 2010 10:30:00 GMT 06.2010 06 Sponsored by leading European insurance and financial services group, Groupama since 1997, the giant trimaran, Groupama 3, skippered by Franck Cammas and his crew have won the highly coveted Jules Verne Trophy. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2010/100323_Groupama_3_wins_Jules_Verne_Trophy.asp Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:44:00 GMT 03.2010 01 Revenues up 3.9% at Groupama Insurances. Robust performance from UK broking division. Profitability affected by unprecedented motor claims inflation and weather related losses. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2010/100218_A_challenging_year_at_Groupama_UK.asp Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:38:00 GMT 02.2010 01 Building on its IIP Gold accreditation, Groupama Insurances is implementing a 3 year talent plan and has appointed Jordan O'Connor in the newly created role of Talent and Resourcing Manager to drive this important corporate initiative. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2010/100218_Groupama_Insurances_is_growing_talent.asp Mon, 17 Feb 2010 11:17:00 GMT 02.2010 01 Groupama Healthcare, one of the UK’s leading providers of health insurance to small and medium sized businesses has been awarded the highly coveted Crystal Mark from the Plain English Campaign for its complete range of policy and explanatory literature. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2010/100119_SMEs_get_plain_speaking_from_Groupama_Healthcare.asp Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:49:00 GMT 01.2010 01 Following a review of its policy wording and documentation, Groupama Healthcare has been awarded the highly coveted Crystal Mark from Plain English Campaign, and has launched a completely fresh approach to the supporting literature each group member receives. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2010/100112_Plain_ speaking_from_Groupama_Healthcare.asp Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:49:00 GMT 01.2010 01 Groupama Healthcare continued its recent award-winning run by picking up the ‘Best for Customer Service’ award at the Health Insurance Awards on 22 October. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2009/091026_Groupama_is_Best_for_Customer_Service_.asp Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:31:00 GMT 10.2009 01 Groupama Healthcare scooped the 2009 Cover Excellence Award for Best Group PMI Provider at a glittering ceremony staged at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium on 8th October. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2009/091026_Groupama_is_Best_for_Customer_Service_.asp Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:02:00 GMT 10.2009 01 Groupama Insurances has announced that Rosemary Whitfield-Jones, one of the insurance industry’s most respected legal professionals will be retiring from her role as Company Secretary and Legal Adviser in October 2009. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2009/090917_Rosemary-Whitfield-Jones-to-retire-from-Groupama-Insurances.asp Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:02:00 GMT 09.2009 01 Revenues stable at £225.9 million. Personal injury inflation impacts core private car portfolio. Robust performances from all other accounts. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2009/090902_Better_times_ahead_for_Groupama_Insurances.asp Wed, 2 Sep 2009 10:02:00 GMT 09.2009 01 Groupama Healthcare AMII Conference survey reveals broker concerns http://www.groupama.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2009/090817_Lack_of_E-Trading_Hinders_PMI_Business.asp Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:02:00 GMT 08.2009 01 Insurer joins elite 1% to achieve highest IIP standard http://www.groupama.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2009/090817_Groupama_Insurances_Gains_Gold.asp Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:02:00 GMT 08.2009 01 Groupama Insurances has confirmed three senior appointments to head its Motor, Household and PA and Travel business. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2009/090807_Groupama_Insurances_confirms_Heads_of_Motor.asp Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:02:00 GMT 07.2009 01 Marking a decade with Groupama Insurances, Allison Andrews has been appointed to the newly created role of Head of Commercial Distribution effective from 1st July 2009. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2009/090724_Allison_Andrews_appointed_Head_of_Commercial_Distribution.asp Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:02:00 GMT 07.2009 01 Never a company to be put off by a challenge, 8 employees from Groupama’s Manchester Underwriting Centre took part in the North West’s biggest bike ride covering 60 miles from Manchester to Blackpool on Sunday 12th July. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2009/090714_Groupama_Insurances_uses_pedal_power.asp Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:02:00 GMT 07.2009 01 Groupama Insurances is strengthening its growing counter fraud department, with a new cognitive interviewing team. This new unit incorporates specialists who have all received expert training in the use of these sophisticated techniques. http://www.groupama.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2009/090706_Cognitive_Interviewing_Team.asp Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:02:00 GMT 06.2009 01 Groupama Healthcare has unveiled a completely new look and feel to its innovative online administration system – EasyAdmin by Groupama Healthcare. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2009/090626_EasyAdmin_by_Groupama_Healthcare.asp Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:02:00 GMT 06.2009 02 Groupama Healthcare has launched an innovative solution to help businesses struggling to pay their Group Private Medical Insurance premiums. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2009/090418_cover-break.asp Mon, 18 May 2009 14:08:00 GMT 05.2009 05 The company has created specialist business divisions for Personal Lines, Commercial Lines and Healthcare. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2009/090313_Groupama-Healthcare-urges-PMI-industry-to-sustain-focus-on-service.asp Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:08:00 GMT 03.2009 05 Groupama Insurances delivered a very solid performance and yet another valuable contribution to the Group. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2009/090223_A-solid-year-for-Groupama-Insurances.asp Mon, 13 Feb 2009 14:08:00 GMT 02.2009 07 The company has created specialist business divisions for Personal Lines, Commercial Lines and Healthcare. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2009/090216_Groupama-Insurances-sharpens-its-business-focus.asp Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:07:00 GMT 02.2009 01 Cathie Bruce, Distribution and Customer Service Director at Groupama Insurances, is moving within the UK Group to take up a new position as Managing Director of ChoiceQuote. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2008/080915_Cathie_Bruce.asp Thu, 15 Sep 2008 11:00:00 GMT 09.2008 02 In a major development for intermediaries operating in the healthcare sector, Groupama Healthcare has commenced the full roll out of its new EasyAdmin system. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2008/080915_Cathie_Bruce.asp Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:00:00 GMT 09.2008 05 Our performance over the first half of 2008 has been very sound and has continued to build on the strong foundations that we have set in place over the past five years. As usual, we have been focused sharply on our bottom line result. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2008/080901_Half-Year-Results.asp Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:00:00 GMT 09.2008 07 Groupama Insurances has announced that Phil Bird, currently Non-motor and SME Underwriting Director at the insurer, has been appointed to the position of Claims Director. He will take up his new position on 1st October. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2008/080716_phil_bird.asp Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:00:00 GMT 07.2008 01 Groupama Healthcare is calling for the wider adoption of technology within the health insurance sector to help brokers and intermediaries reduce costs, cut duplication, save time and improve service standards to policyholders. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2008/080630_EasyAdmin.asp Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:00:00 GMT 06.2008 01 Setting a new benchmark for the insurance sector, Investors in People (IIP) has awarded Groupama Insurances the highest standards across many areas of evaluation under the new IIP accreditation framework. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2008/080501_Groupama_achieves_highest_IIP_standard.asp Thu, 01 May 2008 11:00:00 GMT 05.2008 01 Almost 50 staff from Groupama Insurances in Portsmouth took part in a day of cycling, running and sailing in and around the town on Saturday 19th April. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2008/080423_Groupama-Insurances-raises-cash-for-raise-the-roof.asp Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:00:00 GMT 04.2008 01 Almost 50 staff from Groupama Insurances in Portsmouth are training hard for a day of cycling, running and sailing in and around the town on Saturday 19th April. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2008/080409_Its-get-set-to-go-for-Groupama-Insurances.asp Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:00:00 GMT 04.2008 02 Groupama Healthcare's campaign for claims sharing in the small group PMI sector is gathering momentum. 97% of brokers are supportive of claims sharing according to a recent survey by Groupama Healthcare. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2008/080404_PMI-brokers-back-SME-claims-sharing.asp Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:00:00 GMT 04.2008 07 Groupama Insurances' Claims Director, Graham Gibson will be leaving the company on 6th June 2008 to take up a new position as Claims Director at Allianz. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2008/080404_Graham-Gibson.asp Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:00:00 GMT 04.2008 01 On his first day as Managing Director at Groupama Insurances, Laurent Matras said that he fully supported the company's clear focus on the bottom line – highlighting the need for the business to 'work smarter' to continue the company's impressive record of profitability. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2008/080401_Laurent-Matras.asp Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:00:00 GMT 04.2008 02 In the first of a number of important online initiatives designed to improve access to information and streamline business processes, Groupama Healthcare has revamped and re-launched its corporate website - www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2008/080307_healthcare.asp Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:00:00 GMT 03.2008 05 Groupama Insurances has again delivered a strong bottom line performance, with an excellent return on capital employed and a valuable contribution to the Group. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2008/080212_results.asp Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:00:00 GMT 02.2008 01 Groupama Insurances is kicking off 2008 with a real focus on employee health and wellbeing, continuing the work started in 2007. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2008/080211_pet.asp Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:00:00 GMT 02.2008 02 Building on its growing reputation as a key player and influencer within the health insurance sector, Groupama Healthcare has made enhancements to its award-winning private medical insurance product, Santé by Groupama Healthcare. http://www.groupamahealthcare.co.uk/media/all-the-news/2008/080118_Sante.asp Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:00:00 GMT 01.2008