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Eight in 10 employers have introduced wellbeing benefits as a direct result of the pandemic, according to findings from Mercer Marsh Benefits. The firm's research found 83% of respondents introduced new wellbeing...

Shepherds Friendly has joined forces with ClimatePartner to help the friendly society work towards meeting its objective of becoming carbon neutral by the end of 2024. ClimatePartner will work closely with Shepherds...

Healthcare services provider Square Health has acquired the business and assets of Push Doctor for an undisclosed sum. The business is known as Push Dr Limited but trades as Push Doctor. It...

National Friendly has adopted Munich Re Automation Solutions' Allfinanz Spark solution to provide traditionally underserved members with simplified access to income protection. The solution's analytics and reporting capabilities aim to translate and...

Allianz Partners has agreed a partnership with ride hailing app Uber which will see the insurer provide protection insurance for independent drivers and couriers who partner with Uber and Uber Eats in...

Digital health platform Vinehealth has raised $5.5m (£4.1m) in seed funding. The round was led by Talis Capital, with participation from previous investors Playfair Capital and Ascension. A number of angel investors...

Aston Lark has acquired the client book of health insurance and employee benefits adviser Choice Benefits Ltd for an undisclosed sum. The Lancashire-based private medical insurance specialist intermediary, founded by Terry Shelbourne...

Canadian health and life insurer The Empire Life Insurance Company has appointed Edward Gibson as senior vice-president, capital management and chief actuary. Gibson (pictured left) has been serving as both chief financial...

Twenty20 Capital has acquired healthcare services provider Virgin Care for an undisclosed the sum. The move brings to an end Virgin Group's 10 year ownership of the firm and sees it rebrand...

Cricket legend Allan Lamb is thankful for the private medical insurance (PMI) cover and his strong mentality honed during 25 years at the crease for supporting his encounter with prostate cancer. And...