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Chesnara plc has today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire HSBC Life (UK) Ltd for £260m.  Completion is expected in early 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals.  The...

Stonebridge has announced the appointment of Joanna Purdy as national compliance manager. Purdy will report to Claire Chambers, head of compliance operations, and will oversee field supervision and support enhancements to compliance...

William Russell has announced the appointment of Edd Stowe as senior business development manager in its global sales distribution team.  Reporting directly to commercial director Teresa Wighton, Stowe’s role is focused on...

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Canada Life has appointed Emma Watkins (pictured) as UK CEO, effective from 1 September 2025, subject to regulatory approval. Watkins' appointment follows a decade at Scottish Widows, where she most recently served...

As cancer survival rates continue to improve, workplaces are re-evaluating how they support employees living with and beyond the disease.  The sheer scale of cancer's presence in society, however, remains undeniable.  MacMillan...

Medicash saw premium income rising by 21% in 2024. Technical income increased to £61.7m, up from £51m in 2023, with a technical account profit of £1.6m. The not-for-profit insurer also saw its...

Independent healthcare providers are carrying out a record number of NHS operations, with the highest ever number of NHS patients referred to the sector in a single month, according to official data....

WTW has announced the appointment of Matt Pincott as head of risk benefits for health and benefits GB, joining the leadership team as of 1 July.  Pincott was previously at Canada Life Group...

There is growing evidence that weight loss drugs have the capacity to prevent critical illnesses from occurring, which is leading to brokers to talk employers about the trade-offs of paying for such...