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The board of Iress is recommending shareholders back EQT Fund Management's latest bid for the Australia-based financial software firm. Late last month, Health & Protection reported that Iress was in talks over...

A mortgage and protection advice firm plans to appeal after an employment tribunal awarded more than £23,000 to an adviser for being fired after she claimed her 48 hour or more working...

Bupa Global has revealed a redesigned concierge-based offering for high net worth customers as part of a new "ultra-premium lifecare" product category. Private Client by Bupa takes a holistic approach to all...

Denplan has launched a support group offering young dentists networking, mentoring and professional leadership development opportunities. The 12 month programme for dentists aged under 35 aims to develop the next generation of...

Insurtech firm UnderwriteMe has added AIG's Instant Life insurance products on its protection platform system. UnderwriteMe director of sales Phil Nash, said: "I'm delighted that we're further consolidating our relationship with AIG...

Life insurance provider DeadHappy has explained how it worked with TV advertising governing body Clearcast over a new campaign carrying the slogan 'Please Die Responsibly'. To ensure the ads do not fall...

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has welcomed improvements made at an east London hospital but warned further work was required to ensure patient safety and wellbeing. In its latest inspection, the regulator...

Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has appointed Carl Hess as its next president and CEO. Hess has been promoted from his position as head of investment, risk and reinsurance and the adviser, immediately...

Legal & General Group Protection has launched a new online quote and buy platform for advisers. The platform offers quick access to quotes through automated underwriting and identifies and refers any less...

Trade bodies the British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA) and Group Risk Development (Grid) have combined to produce a guide to business protection. The has been produced to explain some of the people...