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The number of people economically inactive due to long-term sickness has dropped slightly but remains stubbornly high at 2.81 million people. The figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) covering the...

Nearly four in ten UK adults (39%) are living with one or more ongoing medical conditions, according to research from The Exeter. But the survey of 2,000 UK consumers also shed light...

Orianne Williamson, protection specialist at LifeSearch, speaks to Health & Protection about being inspired by her mother who became a widow at 35, securing cover for Hepatitis B, and her passion for...

Bupa UK Insurance is to expand its musculoskeletal (MSK) pathway into Nuffield Health hospitals as part of a three-year contract extension with the healthcare provider. The updated agreement introduces direct diary booking...

Rose St Louis is leaving Scottish Widows after five years leading the insurer at the end of March 2026. She will be succeeded by Kate Lyons in both roles, who will join...

Chesnara has received regulatory approval to complete its £260m purchase of HSBC Life UK. The confirmation means the firm can continue the acquisition process and is now targeting completion by the end...

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) is raising awareness among Birmingham City University (BCU) students about career opportunities in the insurance industry. They plan to run a 12-month pilot scheme where insurers, brokers...

Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) has hired Araminta Hoare as growth consultant at the adviser network. Hoare (pictured) joins from Primis after her second spell with the network. She has more than 17...

While the link between alcohol intake and poorer health outcomes is well known, health and protection advisers are not about to implement dry festive parties. John Kerr, managing director at Incorporate Benefits,...

Two in 10 employers are thinking about introducing group critical illness cover, according to research from Broadstone. The consultant’s second UK Employee Benefits landscape report surveyed 200 organisations and found there had...