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The UK is lagging behind its international peers in managing chronic health conditions, according to a report from Zurich. It's research found the UK was operating in a “chronic reality”, where millions...

High-earning UK professionals are increasingly investing in longevity-focused healthcare – and turning to international providers to access emerging and specialist treatments – according to Axa Global. The insurer’s Longevity Investment Study 2026...

Lindsay Scott-Jones, protection consultant at Westways Financial, speaks to Health & Protection about taking a non-traditional route into the protection sector, the importance of focusing on client needs rather than making a...

Artificial intelligence (AI) could help tackle the protection gap, but the technology may also lead to more hyper-personalisation, making the market more opaque. This is according to a review led by Financial...

The current regulatory framework governing artificial intelligence (AI) in financial services does not need to be replaced. This is according to the Mills review led by Financial Conduct Authority executive director Sheldon...

National Friendly’s protection products are now available to advisers across the Primis Mortgage Network. Advisers within the network will now have access to the mutual's protection products, accident-only income protection, income protection...

Almost a third (32%) of employers stated they signpost support on demand, according to Everywhen. The research conducted by Opinium for Everywhen among 500 HR decision-makers across the UK found that 13%...

The Financial Conduct Authority’s Protection Market Study was a “missed opportunity” to help challenger brands like Guardian. This is according to chairman Peter Mann, who was speaking at a launch event for...

The Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) has achieved compliance with the transparency provisions of the Competition and Markets Authority’s Private Healthcare Market Investigation Order 2014 which enables patients to choose the hospital...

Trawick Holdings is launching the first cancel for any reason (CFAR) travel protection product into the UK and planning for a Europe entry, Health & Protection can reveal. The product enables travellers...