VHI sees increase in profits and members as claims fall

Telemedicine and remote supports used during pandemic will have a role to play in the future

VHI took in €1.5bn in premius last year. 

Health insurance claims paid out by VHI fell by 17% last year due to the impact of the pandemic, with the State-owned insurer recording profits of almost €53m.

Ireland's largest insurer also grew its membership for the sixth consecutive year adding more than 3,00 new policies.