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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....

NatWest has launched a range of protection insurance to its retail and mortgage customers. The product suite includes life insurance, expanded critical illness cover, and over-50s life Insurance. While critical illness cover...

The Association of Medical Insurers and Intermediaries (AMII) has added Broadstone as an intermediary member. Broadstone advises on employee benefits, pensions, investments and insurance. Brett Hill, head of health and protection at...