Appointments / Industry

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has appointed Shayne Halfpenny-Ray as head of policy and public affairs. Halfpenny-Ray (pictured) joins from Phoenix Group where he was social affairs manager from 14 November...

April International has launched a direct billing payment solution in the form of its Easy Claim Card. The card enables globally-mobile policyholders to pay medical expenses, wherever they might be, without incurring...

The number of of people joining the ranks of economically inactive due to long-term sickness since the start of the pandemic is now nearing 500,000. Data from the Office for National Statistics...

The Right Mortgage & Protection Network has appointed Joanne Measures as compliance manager. Starting her role with immediate effect, Measures (pictured) will report to Matt Hall, head of audit and supervision. As...

More than two in five (45%) of those who recently helped plan a funeral say they were shocked and stressed when it came to the cost - with almost one in five...

April Group has acquired Expat & Co, an independent provider of international private medical insurance (IPMI) for expatriates in Belgium. The move is the first in the company's declared strategy of growing...

Syrona Health has launched a voice-based AI mental health assessment tool.  The tool evaluates non-clinical markers such as stress, exhaustion, and self-esteem.  “This comprehensive approach promises to bridge the gap frequently encountered...

Harley Street specialist clinic Orri has opened a treatment facility on Wimpole Street in Central London for patients seeking support for eating disorders. The clinic, founded by CEO Kerrie Jones (pictured), a...

A new mandatory healthcare initiative is set to be introduced in Bahrain later this quarter, but is unlikely to have any direct impact on the international private medical insurance (IPMI) market there.  Bahrain...

Arthur J Gallagher & Co has acquired the assets of Southfield, Michigan-based Meadowbrook Insurance Agency. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Meadowbrook Insurance Agency is a retail insurance broker offering a...