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Income protection (IP) is the most desired group risk or healthcare benefit for employers but it is also one of the least commonly provided in schemes, according to research. In contrast more...

Ensuring application, underwriting and purchasing processes are as efficient as possible is vital for advisers to support their product recommendations to clients. But a cocktail of issues such as increased wait times...

NatWest Group has launched menopause support through health app Peppy to its 39,000-strong workforce and its partners in the UK, Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland. The banking group...

Katy Johnston, head of digital transformation at Canada Life, speaks to Health & Protection about being part of a team that managed her company's response to the pandemic, why she still seeks advice...

AIG, Guardian and Scottish Widows have been singled out for praise by advisers as examples of insurers who have taken a flexible approach to underwriting protection cover so they can act in...

US life and health insurer Pan-American Life Insurance Group (PALIG) has promoted Lisa Baudot to chief investment officer (CIO). Baudot will be responsible for PALIG’s overall investment strategy and oversee the group’s...

Deputy president Virgil Miller will succeed Teresa White as president of health insurer Aflac US from 1 January. As previously announced, White will retire in March 2023 and will serve as executive consultant...

Stand-up comedian, presenter and podcaster Chris Ramsey is set to host the UK Health & Protection Awards 2022 which is being held in just eight weeks. A TV favourite, Ramsey (pictured) recently...

Unum does not have a date for the relaunch of its Sick Pay Insurance group income protection (IP) product after pausing it to new business in May, but is honouring active quotes....

Bupa UK has partnered with the Plain Numbers Project, a social enterprise that helps businesses to better communicate with customers who struggle with numbers. During a three-year partnership the organisations will work...