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Greater diversity key to better mental health protection advice – Davis
More diverse workforces could ensure more people benefit from protection cover - particularly where customers are penalised for being open more about mental health conditions. This is according to Evric Davis, protection...
Read moreMaxis GBN appoints Denys as chief underwriting officer after two decades at Axa
Maxis Global Benefits Network (GBN) has appointed Nicolas Denys as chief underwriting officer after almost 25 years within the Axa Group. Denys (pictured) will join on 1 February, subject to regulatory checks....
Read moreLess than a quarter of women complete recommended minutes of exercise – Vitality
Less than a quarter of women are completing the recommended 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, according to a report from Vitality. The Active Women, Healthy Lives: Understanding Barriers to Women's...
Read moreMovember: Having no control over a potentially dire illness was alien and mentally tough – Jeynes
Phil Jeynes, director of corporate strategy at Reassured, speaks to Health & Protection about how his biggest mental challenge since his colon cancer diagnosis has been managing the emotions of loved ones,...
Read moreGP report fees are ‘scandalous’ – Guardian’s Froude
The fees that doctors are earning for writing patient reports are "scandalous", according to Caroline Froude, head of technical underwriting at Guardian Financial Services. Speaking at the Protection Review Conference 2024, Froude...
Read moreSesame Bankhall’s Charman succeeds Sinclair as AMI CEO
The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) has appointed Stephanie Charman as its next chief executive. Charman (pictured) who succeeds Robert Sinclair, joins the trade body on 24 February 2025 from Sesame Bankhall...
Read moreAdvisers should be mindful of younger people leaving Tiktok – Meads
TikTok has a space when engaging younger demographics, but advisers need to be mindful of customers switching off from the platform to take better care of their mental health. This is according...
Read moreAdvisers should use ‘every day’ language with protection customers – Rainsley
Advisers should use the sort of language they would use with friends when out for a coffee or a pint. This is according to Robyn Rainsley, marketing manager at Holloway Friendly, who...
Read moreKim Powell set to depart ActiveQuote after 11 years
Kim Powell is leaving ActiveQuote after 11 years with the advice firm. Powell, who is now partnerships manager, joined ActiveQuote in 2013 as a protection consultant. Announcing her departure Powell (pictured), said...
Read moreAdviser social media posts must be clear on limits of IP polices – Knowles
Advisers need to be clear on what is, and what is not covered in income protection (IP) polices, the Protection Review Conference 2024 has heard. This is especially important when they use...
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