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Most employers cite improved staff wellbeing as their top consideration in making homeworking a permanent fixture, according to official data. When asked by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) why they plan...

Sun Life of Canada is updating its underwriting approach to enable more clients aged under 40 to gain quicker access to life insurance. The Canadian insurer revealed its new underwriting process could...

Legal & General is lifting most of its Covid underwriting restrictions and will no longer be asking people if they are self-isolating due to Covid, or if they have had direct contact...

Lifepoint Healthcare has completed the purchase of Just Private Medical and is seeking to add more acquisitions to its business. The deal will add 120 clients to Lifepoint's client base. Lifepoint director...

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has warned clinics they face enforcement action should they fall foul of rules aimed at ensuring fair treatment for IVF patients and those considering treatment. The...

Online retailer Flipkart has introduced unlimited medical insurance cover for employees. The Bangalore-headquartered firm revealed the insurance will cover all medical expenses and cost of hospitalisation, without employees paying any premium for...

Health and protection insurance intermediaries plan to continue with hybrid working as the country emerges from the pandemic. Earlier this week, Health & Protection reported that health insurers are planning to continue...

Australia's MLC Life Insurance has appointed Andrew Beevors as chief claims officer. Beevors, who will be responsible for all aspects of claims handling and management leading a team of more than 300,...

US online provider of psychiatric and behavioural therapy services Cerebral has received $127m (£89.8m) in Series B funding. The funding round was led by investors Access Industries, joined by Silver Lake Waterman,...

Eight in 10 organisations in India plan to offer on-site Covid vaccinations or other support to get employees vaccinated, according to research from global non-profit organisation WorldatWork. The research showed 71% will...