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LV= paid out £6.5m in Covid related claims in 2020. This figure contributed to the insurer paying out a record £118m in individual protection claims over the past year. LV= said it...

Bupa’s global profits fell by 4 per cent during 2020,  largely due to “challenging conditions” created by Covid-19, and declining profits from its aged care business. However the company said that the...

Affidea Group, the diagnostic imaging, outpatient and cancer care services provider has bought outpatient provider Orthoderm, as it continues its acquisition spree. Orthoderm operates from its clinic located outside Belfast in Northern...

Abu Dhabi state-owned holding company ADQ and private equity firm CVC Capital Partners are both considering purchasing the core hospital business of NMC Health, which could fetch $1bn according to reports. Last...

Aviva has announced its exit from Italy as it continues its withdrawal from countries it does not see as core to its business. In November it announced the sale of a stake...

Men’s health start-up Numan has acquired Vi-Health, a medical science and healthcare technology company based in Sweden, as it continues its development as a consumer healthcare provider. Vi Health’s platform is registered...

Digital health provider and back-to-work specialist Reframe has appointed former McKesson and Amazon director Catherine McDermott (pictured) as CEO. McDermott’s appointment comes as the business looks to diversify from its core offering...

MAXIS Global Benefits Network, the international employee benefits joint venture between MetLife and AXA, has promoted Paul Lewis to the role of regional director – Americas. Lewis will report to Ricardo Almeida,...

HealthHero is stepping up its plans in the health & protection industry with a new initiative to tackle Covid-19, a senior appointment and further partnerships with specialist intermediaries. The primary care and...

Cleveland Clinic, the global healthcare and hospital group, has appointed two physician leaders to oversee international operations and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Dr Rakesh M Suri (pictured) will return to Ohio from...