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Sickness absence far above pre-pandemic level at 150 million days – ONS
An estimated 148.8 million working days were lost because of sickness or injury in 2025 - still almost 10 million more than pre-pandemic, according to official data. The Office for National Statistics...
Read moreNetwork compliance heads and insurers told ‘just do it’ on single life policies
Protection network compliance directors have been warned to change their stance on restricting intermediaries from selling two single life policies, with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) aware of the issues around economic...
Read moreMAB targets FTSE 250 after joining main market of London Stock Exchange
Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) is targeting entry to the FTSE 250 after joining the main market of the London Stock Exchange today. The mortgage and protection intermediary and network left the Alternative...
Read moreFirst female rugby referee urges industry to tackle sportswomen about protection
The insurance industry needs to open up conversations with sportswomen about the importance of protection. This is according to Sara Cox, an English rugby union referee and player who holds the distinction...
Read moreAviva remote GP use up 36% and stress adds to mental health concerns
Aviva saw the number of digital GP appointments booked through its additional benefit services rise by 36% in 2025 to 61,300, compared to 45,100 the prior year. The figure was part of...
Read moreEarlier breast cancer diagnoses would save NHS millions – HCA
Getting more women an earlier breast cancer diagnosis could save the NHS around £23.5m. This is according to Dr Kathryn Oakland, medical director at HCA (pictured), who was addressing delegates at a...
Read moreIntroducing… Jordan Baxter, Velvet Mortgage and Insure Services
Jordan Baxter administration lead and operational client management at Velvet Mortgage and Insure Services, speaks to Health & Protection about reuniting with the company’s owner Joanna Streames, overcoming self doubt in her...
Read moreThe Exeter’s PMI and IP claims paid jump £10m
The Exeter paid out over £71m to members across its health insurance, income protection (IP) and life insurance products last year. This was up 16% from £61m in 2024, which was driven...
Read moreAlea hires Lasaygues as head of Europe following Paris office opening
Alea has appointed Eric Lasaygues as head of Europe following the firm’s securing of a new French broker license (ORIAS registration) and the opening of its new Paris office. Based in Paris,...
Read moreExclusive: Rose St Louis joins Canada Life as first chief customer officer
Canada Life has appointed Rose St Louis to the newly created role of chief customer officer, Health & Protection can reveal. Her move coincides with the appointment of Sean Christian as permanent...
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I know the pain of having a loved one pass without a power of attorney in place – Dodd
