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Health insurance news: Virgin Money

Virgin Money is part of Richard Branson's Virgin group. Insurance is underwritten by Friends Life. Sponsors Newcastle United.

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Virgin Money to sponsor Newcastle United Virgin Money has agreed to become shirt sponsor of Newcastle United in a two-year deal. This follows a long-standing relationship between Northern Rock and Newcastle United. Virgin Money has completed the acquisition of Northern Rock.
100 customers win Virgin London Marathon places Virgin Money customers will be running up at least £50,000 for charity in next year's Virgin London Marathon thanks to a nationwide competition.
Bournemouth is the UK's most holiday-friendly town Bournemouth is the UK's most holiday-friendly town edging out competition from Brighton, Portsmouth, London and Scarborough, new research from Virgin Money Travel Insurance shows.
Kids go free with new Virgin Money travel insurance Virgin Money has launched a new range of travel insurance policies designed to meet the needs of a variety of travellers such as families, backpackers, over 65s, winter sports and adventure holidays with customised travel insurance options.
Virgin Money comments on Cancer Research UK 'Fate' findings Research from Cancer Research UK has suggested that over a quarter of the UK population believe fate not lifestyle will determine whether they get cancer or not. People were asked if they thought they could cut their risk of developing cancer, or whether it was out of their hands.According to Cancer Research UK:Among respondents from the most deprived areas 43% believed that getting cancer was...
Virgin Group puts on hold NHS primary care entry Virgin Group has put on hold its plans to take over and run GP surgeries in England, casting doubt on the prospects for private involvement in primary care. Mark Adams, who is to step down as Virgin Healthcare chief executive, blamed its problems on the economic downturn. Plans to take over a surgery in Swindon next year, previously the company's most-developed project, have been dropped.
Virgin Money comments on Macmillan research into financial impacts of cancer Research from Macmillan Cancer Support has confirmed the financial pressures of being diagnosed with cancer. The research suggests that people face overwhelming financial pressures including home repossession.According to Macmillan Cancer Support:One in seventeen people lose their home after being diagnosed with cancer and one in six have difficulties in keeping up with their mortgage or rental...
Health-on-Line : Health-On-Line product launches planned Online private medical insurance provider Health-On-Line is considering introducing a cancer-only plan. Mark Martin, managing director of Health-On-Line, says the product is still under discussion but he suggests it could be a competitor to Virgin Money's Big V direct offer cancer cover. Martin says some PMI offers can lead to consumers misunderstanding what a policy includes, whereas...