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FCA right to investigate commission on restricted distribution panels – PDG
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is right to look into the issue of whether insurers loading premiums in order to pay selected networks and distributors higher commissions needs ensures fair value. This...
Read moreAMII adds Gallagher as intermediary member
The Association of Medical Insurers and Intermediaries (AMII) has added global insurance broker, Gallagher, as an intermediary member. Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, is headquartered in...
Read moreEmployers set to face £8.5bn cancer care absence costs in 2025 as cases rise – Reframe
Workplace absences connected to employees taking time off to care for a cancer-stricken loved one could cost UK employers an estimated £8.5bn this year due to an increase in cases. This is...
Read moreThe Right Mortgage & Protection Network appoints chairman and MD
The Right Mortgage & Protection Network has appointed Adam Stretton as chairman among a series of key leadership promotions. Stretton previously served as managing director and is a founding director and shareholder...
Read moreBeagle Street hires Claire Smith as head of distribution operations
The OneFamily Group has appointed Claire Smith (pictured) as head of distribution operations for its life insurance brand Beagle Street. She joins OneFamily following a 12-year tenure at AIG Life, where she...
Read morePrivate healthcare providers expect stronger growth from PMI than self-pay – IHPN
Private healthcare providers are expecting stronger growth from private medical insurance (PMI) than self-pay in the upcoming year. This is according to a survey carried out among 52 providers across England including...
Read moreIntroducing… Jenna Collins, Santé Group
Jenna Collins, partnership development executive at Santé Group (pictured), speaks to Health & Protection about starting off in digital technology, why her parents are her role models and a day when she...
Read moreCigna Healthcare appoints Rob Peat as CEO for Asia Pacific
Cigna Healthcare, International Health has appointed Rob Peat as CEO of Asia Pacific. He will take on the role as of 1 April. Based in Hong Kong, Peat (pictured) will oversee International Health’s operations...
Read moreTom Hegarty appointed Simplybiz CEO
Fintel has appointed Tom Hegarty as CEO of Simplybiz. His appointment is effective from 1 April 2025. Prior to joining Simplybiz, Hegarty was managing director of M&G Wealth Advice, where he played...
Read moreLV= protection sales up 12% as profits halve
LV= saw protection sales increase by12% year-on-year, according to financial results for the year to 31 December 2024. The mutual's annual report reveals overall, new business sales on a present value of...
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