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Health & 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 moreIPMI cost pressures continue but SMEs and non-expat hubs fuel growth – analysis
The year 2025 has been marked by robust demand for international private medical insurance (IPMI) and its associated benefits. It has also seen a continued drive towards more personalised digital solutions and...
Read moreProtection sector broadly optimistic for 2026 with IP and WoL leading the way – analysis
The general consensus is that 2025 has been a relatively positive, stable year for the protection sector. Providers have largely tinkered rather than introduce wholesale product overhauls as the sector awaits the...
Read morePMI products must be more understandable as NCDs ‘too complex’ – Fairer Finance
Private medical insurance (PMI) providers have been urged to up their game in ensuring customers can actually understand their products, by consumer group Fairer Finance. Elements such as no claims discounts (NCDs)...
Read moreMost life policyholders unaware of terminal illness benefits – MoneySupermarket
Most life insurance policyholders do not know they can access an early pay out following a terminal diagnosis. This is according to a survey from MoneySuperMarket of 2,000 adults which showed just...
Read moreAdvisers are pro-Christmas jumpers but understand client sensitivities
Advisers generally support client-facing staff wearing Christmas jumpers, but the complexity of the debate reflects the importance of the sector's position. It was a close call, with some respondents thinking they spread...
Read moreIPT raises £6.8bn in first eight months of financial year
Insurance premium tax (IPT) raised almost £7bn in the first eight months of the 2025-26 financial year. Latest HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) data showed IPT raised £6.78bn in the first eight...
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 moreWilliam Russell adds remote GP and range of health services for expats
William Russell is introducing a virtual GP service, preventative and mental health support as well as help expats stay safe on assignment as part of a range of new complimentary digital services...
Read moreGallagher’s O’Rea to succeed Aon’s Keilty as BIBA deputy chairperson
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has appointed Gallagher UK CEO Michael Rea as its next deputy chairperson. Rea (pictured) succeeds Aon UK CEO Jane Keilty, who has reached the end of...
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