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Middle East expats can guard against stress build-up by maintaining routine, networks and controlling what they can – Healix
As the current conflict across the Middle East continues, expats in the region have been urged to take care of their mental health by focusing on maintaining structure and routine in their...
Read moreTemporary displacement caused by Middle East conflict leading to growing expat IPMI queries – Musson-Thorp
Expats caught up in the current conflict escalating across the Middle East are increasingly raising concerns over whether their medical coverage applies outside their resident country. This is according to Amber Musson-Thorp,...
Read moreBritish Friendly added to PDG claims charter and pays 88.6% of new IP claims
British Friendly paid out 88.61% of new income protection (IP) claims in 2025, up from 86% in the previous year. The mutual’s claims statistics for 2025 revealed it paid £4.9m to members...
Read moreCMA launches review of private dentistry
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a review of private dentistry. Look into both essential care and cosmetic treatments, the CMA is seeking feedback from consumers and dental professionals as...
Read moreUnderwriteMe adds Guardian IP to protection platform
UnderwriteMe has added Guardian’s income protection (IP) products to its protection platform. Guardian's income protection is available on a stand-alone basis and now sits alongside its full suite of protection products on...
Read moreAviva health sales up 4%, protection sales down 8% and AI claims agent launch ahead
Aviva saw a 4% increase in health sales driven by greater demand from large corporates focused on improving employee wellbeing while protection new business dropped 8% as the recovery from the AIG...
Read moreHalf of young adults prepared to go private due to long NHS wait times – Benenden
Half of 18-34 year olds would go private due to long wait times for NHS treatment. This is according to a survey of 2,000 people by Benenden Health which found that 51%...
Read moreWhy meeting the international risk requirements of expats matters amid the rise of digital nomads – analysis
A key trend emanating from the pandemic was the emergence of the digital nomad reflecting that in the third decade of the 21st century, talent is increasingly globally mobile. And in order...
Read moreDwyer becomes Engage head of international benefits as Pemberton joins Lockton
Engage Health Group has hired James Dwyer as head of international benefits. Most recently head of international healthcare at Brown & Brown, Dwyer previously ran his own advice firm. Prior to this,...
Read moreMiddle East expats enquiring about mental health support, repatriation and life insurance
Expats caught up in the current Middle East conflict are raising enquiries about mental health support, accident and repatriation cover and even life insurance. Over the weekend, the US and Israel launched...
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