Appointments / Industry

Consumer Duty Fair Value requirements do not mean firms cannot operate different charges or make a profit. This is according to Graeme Reynolds, the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) director of competition, who...

Simplyhealth is adding benefits company EyeMed UK's eyecare service to its Health Plan. The partnership will allow Simplyhealth Health Plan customers to book eye tests and exclusively access 20% discount on prescription...

Aviva has seen a significant increase in the number of people engaging with its wellbeing apps over the past year while the majority of health checks identified high cholesterol. By the end...

The number of new strokes will increase by 51% from 100,000 to 151,000 by 2035, costing over £75bn – roughly half the current NHS budget, according to analysis by the Stroke Association....

Legal & General has broadened its critical illness (CI) cover definitions and increased the maximum age a child can be covered under its CI Extra plan. The insurer said the changes to...

Wellbeing in Canada is at an all-time low as people struggle with lifestyle challenges around sleep and physical activity, according to a report by virtual health and wellness platform, Dialogue Health Technologies,...

I have been fortunate enough to have a very varied career in financial services, not least because I have a low boredom threshold. However, my entry into the industry, like many advisers,...

Aon has completed the $13bn acquisition of global consulting firm NFP. Aon said the acquisition expanded its presence in the large and fast-growing middle-market segment, with more than 7,700 colleagues and capabilities...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reported a 13% increase in income protection complaints year-on-year, according to its complaints data. But the data also pointed to a 6% increase in PMI complaints...

IPipeline has appointed Adam Boone as chief financial officer with the aim of spearheading plans for sustained strategic growth. In his new role Boone (pictured), who joins after 18 months as CFO...