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There were only three complaints to insurance providers about the use of a genetic test in 2023, according to findings from the 2024 Code on Genetic Testing and Insurance, released yesterday.  All...

Healix has officially launched Healix on Demand, its medical and security on-demand service. Introduced in response to growing demand for immediate, short-and long-term support, this on-demand enhanced service, packages bespoke intelligence, security...

New Jersey-based World Insurance Associates has acquired HML Brokerage based in Brooklyn, New York.  The acquisition happened on 1 September 2024, and the terms of the transaction were not disclosed.  HML offers...

The cost of doing business is the biggest concern for financial advisers over the next year to two years, according to research from The Exeter. The survey of 250 UK financial advisers...

The Protection Distributors Group (PDG) has announced a number of board changes for 2025 following its annual general meeting (AGM) earlier this month. The changes, effective from the start of the year,...

After a difficult 2023 interest rates have begun easing, declining from a peak of 5.75% in August 2023 to a low of 4.75% in December 2024, and there appears more positivity in...

Iress' two-way, real-time integration with CIExpert will help eliminate poor integration between disparate systems across the industry and deliver quality advice meeting Consumer Duty requirements. This is according to CIExpert director, Alan...

The old mantra of 'knowing your customer' continues to be critical to the success of any protection or health insurance advice business. But how can advisers best get to know their customers...

AIA Singapore has expanded its health insurance coverage via the signing a memorandum of understanding with Raffles Hospital to increase the quality of healthcare services for its customers as well as increasing...

Legal & General has hired Steve Dyas as senior manager propositions within its retail business, where he will be working within the protection operation.  Dyas (pictured) has more than 20 years of...