Economy
H&P Protection Adviser Research: Underwriting and pre-existing conditions biggest frustrations
Underwriting processes and dealing with pre-existing conditions dominate adviser demands for industry improvements. Health & Protection’s exclusive research conducted among more than 200 advisers operating in the UK individual protection market revealed...
Read moreGrowing insurance provision to help fix social care requires collaboration, incentives and cross-channel thinking – analysis
There is scope for the insurance market to take a greater role in the social care and long-term care markets, key industry leaders have told Health & Protection. This would require the...
Read moreChancellor Healey confirms Budget for 28 October
Chancellor of the exchequer John Healey has confirmed the Autumn Budget will take place on 28 October. In a video message Healey committed to a Budget that would “kickstart growth in every...
Read moreStarmer resigns as PM with ex-health secretary Streeting backing Burnham
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as prime minister and leader of the Labour party following several weeks of turmoil. Former mayor of Manchester and newly-elected MP for Makerfield Andy Burnham has confirmed...
Read moreUpdating economic models key to returning people back to work – King’s Fund’s Woolnough
Assessing and updating economic models is vital to effectively return more people back into work, according to Sarah Woolnough, CEO of the Kings Fund. Woolnough explained this was especially important given the...
Read moreIHT, two-tier underwriting and client demands mean advisers remain vital – analysis
The individual life insurance market has been an increasingly dynamic one and the pattern is set to continue. Changes to inheritance tax (IHT) present a unique opportunity for advisers to engage with...
Read moreMoody’s retains stable outlook for life insurance with ‘robust’ protection demand
Moody’s is retaining its stable rating for the global life insurance insurance as it expects “robust” demand for earnings and protection products over the next year. However it noted that while mortality...
Read moreHealth & Protection Q1 2025 Review: FCA protection study launched; Howden buys Barnett Waddingham; Vitality adds weight loss jabs; H&P launches provider service ratings
Fast pace change and developments have swept through the world of health and protection in 2025 in the UK and internationally. It was a year in which increases to employer’s national insurance...
Read moreA turbulent year of two halves but health insurance market sees easing inflation ahead – analysis
The year 2025 may be remembered as a turbulent year of two halves for the private medical insurance (PMI) market. Companies and individuals continue to see the attraction of taking out cover...
Read moreHealth and protection insurance add-on service users up 23% – ABI
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has identified a 23% increase in the number of people who used insurer-provided health services in 2023, such as virtual GPs, physiotherapy services and mental health...
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