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Six in 10 employers intend to increase focus on workplace health and wellbeing in 2025. This is according to research conducted by Opinium on behalf of Towergate Employee Benefits among 500 HR...

Healthcare benefits are a key priority for Accenture UK as NHS wait times remain stubbornly high. This is according to the multinational professional services company's reward, recognition and performance lead, who was...

MetLife UK has altered Adrian Matthews's new job title to UK deputy CEO from UK deputy general manager. In December 2024 MetLife UK revealed it was promoting Matthews and Horner to UK...

The growing need for mental health support in the workplace is becoming increasingly evident, with an increasing number of employees facing challenges such as stress, anxiety, and depression.  This is according to...

The 2025 edition of The PMI Handbook for intermediaries seeking information on private medical insurance (PMI) policies in the UK has been published. The handbook is compiled by Craigdallie Healthcare specialist PMI...

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance (BAGI) is launching a health and protection insurance product marketed exclusively to women.  Called Herizon Care, the product caters to women’s evolving healthcare needs and addresses critical illnesses,...

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has confirmed it is to proceed with a proposal to charge claims management companies (CMCs) and other professional representatives £250 to refer a case to its service...

Legal & General is selling its US protection business to Japan-based insurer Meiji Yasuda as part of a transaction worth around £1.8bn ($2.3bn). A 20% stake in L&G’s US pension risk transfer...

The £2.7m hit from the autumn Budget's employer national insurance contribution (NIC) hike has meant Housing21 is exploring whether it needs two life assurers, revisiting its group income protection offering and looking...

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has announced that Abby Thomas is stepping down as CEO and Chief Ombudsman.  Thomas (pictured) who is stepping down with immediate effect, joined the FOS in October 2022....