In our second quarterly review of 2025 covering April to June, Health & Protection staged its latest IPMI Summit. Guardian appointed a new CEO, Aviva switched its health insurance leadership, while there...
Read moreFast pace change and developments have swept through the world of health and protection in 2025 in the UK and internationally. It was a year in which increases to employer’s national insurance...
Read moreThe year 2025 has been marked by robust demand for international private medical insurance (IPMI) and its associated benefits. It has also seen a continued drive towards more personalised digital solutions and...
Read moreThe general consensus is that 2025 has been a relatively positive, stable year for the protection sector. Providers have largely tinkered rather than introduce wholesale product overhauls as the sector awaits the...
Read morePrivate medical insurance (PMI) providers have been urged to up their game in ensuring customers can actually understand their products, by consumer group Fairer Finance. Elements such as no claims discounts (NCDs)...
Read moreAdvisers generally support client-facing staff wearing Christmas jumpers, but the complexity of the debate reflects the importance of the sector's position. It was a close call, with some respondents thinking they spread...
Read moreInsurance premium tax (IPT) raised almost £7bn in the first eight months of the 2025-26 financial year. Latest HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) data showed IPT raised £6.78bn in the first eight...
Read moreThe year 2025 may be remembered as a turbulent year of two halves for the private medical insurance (PMI) market. Companies and individuals continue to see the attraction of taking out cover...
Read moreWilliam Russell is introducing a virtual GP service, preventative and mental health support as well as help expats stay safe on assignment as part of a range of new complimentary digital services...
Read moreThe British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has appointed Gallagher UK CEO Michael Rea as its next deputy chairperson. Rea (pictured) succeeds Aon UK CEO Jane Keilty, who has reached the end of...
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