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The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) is forecasting that insurance premium tax (IPT) will now raise £57.8bn between 2025/26 and 2030/31, marking a £0.5 billion upgrade from estimates made following the Autumn...

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is causing concern among expats and their families alike. Over the weekend, the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran. Iran has since retaliated hitting...

Voting for the UK Health & Protection Awards 2026 is now open. Advisers, brokers and other intermediaries including employee benefit consultants can vote to recognise the providers they believe have been outstanding...

National Friendly has appointed John Fotheringham as its head of underwriting. He steps up from technical lead underwriter to take on the role with immediate effect. In the past six years, Fotheringham...

Almost three quarters of UK employees now trust the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare journeys, according to Howden Employee Benefits’ Changing Face of Employee Health report. The report’s employer research...

Business protection and private medical insurance (PMI) are too important not to write or refer. This was one of the key messages of this morning’s session on the final day of Business...

Bupa has launched the Bupa Evolve Master Trust based around its care pathways. The trust uses the insurer's connected care pathways to access care and is designed for businesses with over 300...

Reframe Cancer has acquired Alvie Health which provides cancer support services to Vitality. The financial terms of the deal, which was finalised at the end of January, have not been disclosed. Alvie...

Holloway Friendly has appointed John Gunn as non-executive director. Most recently chief finance officer (CFO) at The Exeter, Gunn (pictured) has more than 25 years’ experience in the insurance industry, with expertise...

Staying on top of the value of your clients’ business is vital for advisers selling business protection because getting these valuations wrong can lead to reputational and legal challenges for these firms....