VHI hikes corporate plan 23%

PRICES for VHI corporate health insurance plans are to jump by 23% — pushing health insurance right to the top of the HR and finance agenda for many companies.

Commenting on the sharp rise, Mercer consultancy group this was the single highest increase in this market segment since competition was introduced in 1996.

The corporate increase follows announced hikes in early January of up to 45% on individual policies from VHI.