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The Exeter is urging to advisers to start prioritising conversations about income protection (IP) with clients due to rising mortgage repayments and the ongoing cost of living crisis. The insurer highlighted data...

LifeWorks has launched a worldwide social support network and community which is monitored by trained professionals. The service is available in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, and aims...

Johnny Timpson has described receiving his OBE medal as a "remarkable" experience but said he wanted to share the honour with all of his Access to Insurance colleagues. In January it was...

IPipeline is extending its product comparison service to include multi-benefit protection products. The service was previously limited to single benefit comparisons. This latest enhancement enables advisers to compare core product features and...

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has appointed Abby Thomas as chief executive and chief ombudsman. Thomas (pictured) has significant experience in leading change and driving operational excellence in large, complex organisations, the...

The health of their family is a top life priority for more than eight in 10 employees - second only to their own personal health, according to research. Engage Health Group’s Work,...

US mutual life insurer New York Life has appointed Wykeeta Peel as market manager of its African American Market Unit (AAMU). Peel will be responsible for developing and executing New York Life's...

Vitality Health is removing underwriting restrictions and easing treatment limits as it expands mental health cover as part of a wider update to its private medical insurance (PMI) offering. The provider is...

Emma Blackmore, account executive for income protection at MetLife, speaks to Health & Protection about being misgendered, the importance of more visible members of the LGBTQIA+ community in upper management and not...

Private medical insurance (PMI) ranks as one of the most in demand workplace benefits by employees, with only flexible working and home working more highly desired. Encouragingly for the sector, risk benefits...