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Advisers need ‘trust and openness’ to handle rising addiction in HNW clients
Client addiction illnesses can be a problem for any health insurance adviser, but the issue can get even more complicated when dealing with high net worth (HNW) families. “It can be absolutely...
Read more‘I would never wish for my sexuality to define me as a person or in the workplace’ – Richard Brown, Scottish Widows
Richard Brown, senior manager at Scottish Widows, speaks to Health & Protection about how his sexuality does not define him in the workplace, the importance of being open about his sexuality and...
Read moreLockton reports global revenue growth of 14%
Lockton saw global revenues rise 14% to $3.55bn for its fiscal year ended April 30 2024, compared to $3.09bn in its previous fiscal year. The consulting firm said it’s revenue growth was...
Read moreCII argues against a one-size-fits-all approach to EDI
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has argued against a rigid, "one-size-fits-all" approach to regulating equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within the financial services industry. When it comes to regulating EDI within the...
Read moreMetLife UK hires Rachel Wood as head of product from AIG Life
MetLife has appointed Rachel Wood as head of product and data, ExCo at MetLife UK. Wood (pictured) started on 24 June and will use her role to deliver propositions and take full...
Read moreDeadHappy entering administration – updated
DeadHappy is entering adminstration, Health & Protection has confirmed. A former DeadHappy employee, who wished not to be named, confirmed to Health & Protection that the company entered administration with effect from...
Read moreNHS crisis driving greater responsibility for employee health – Simplyhealth
The majority of businesses now feel more responsible for staff health due to the ongoing NHS funding crisis and lengthening waiting lists, according to a Simplyhealth survey. Overall 70% of businesses said...
Read moreCII opens entries for 2024 New Generation Programme
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has opened its 2024 New Generation Programme for entries, offering 40 promising insurance professionals including advisers an opportunity to join the body's talent scheme. The cohort...
Read moreNot asking gay men to join five-a-side teams remains disturbing – Luke McKeown, Royal London
Luke McKeown, senior product governance consultant at Royal London, speaks to Health & Protection about remaining continued bias perceptions, genuine change taking hold in tackling unconscious bias and why the sector needs...
Read moreAlmost half of Brits would pay to help relative stuck on NHS waiting list
Almost half (45%) of UK adults would pay for private healthcare if a relative was stuck on a waiting list for surgery although more than a third (37%) said they would not....
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