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CII to ‘refresh’ governance recognising PFS autonomy desire and expand globally
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) plans to "refresh and renew" its governance and identity in recognition of the Personal Finance Society's wish to be more autonomous so that both organisations can "flourish"...
Read moreLV= pays record £127m in individual protection claims
LV= paid a record £127m in individual protection claims in 2022 to more than 8,000 claimants and their families, with 95% of all individual protection claims made being approved. The figure compares...
Read moreIntroducing… Helen Crook, HCB
Helen Crook, head of clinical services at HCB, speaks to Health & Protection about putting the varied skills she has picked up over her career to use, why she takes inspiration from...
Read moreHCA unveils £18m Canary Wharf outpatients and diagnostics centre
HCA Healthcare UK will open an £18m, 20,000 square foot outpatients and diagnostics centre in the heart of Canary Wharf early next year. The facility will be an expansion of services currently...
Read moreInsurers want greater collaboration to improve healthcare quality data sharing
The Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) has received reassurance from insurers about their desire to work more closely with advisers and healthcare providers to improve the availability of healthcare quality data to...
Read moreLife cover and client conversations must evolve as cost of death soars – analysis
As a product, life insurance does not really change in nature. You die and your loved ones make a claim and their financial needs are taken care of. But processes around the...
Read moreAetna appoints executive VP and president as Finke steps down for health reasons
Brian Kane has been appointed executive vice president and president of health insurer Aetna by parent company CVS Health. Kane succeeds Daniel Finke, who is stepping down for health reasons after nearly...
Read moreMore than 7,000 added to record long term sick population
More than 7,000 people have been added to the number of people who who are economically inactive due to long term sickness in the UK in the past month. Last month data...
Read moreVerlingue brings in McKinney from Gallagher to lead Birmingham expansion
Private medical insurance (PMI) and employee benefits adviser Verlingue has appointed Ian McKinney as director, corporate - Midlands and South West to lead its new operation in Birmingham. The firm is opening...
Read moreAviva and Simplyhealth invest in medical scanning service targeting insurer work
Scan.com has raised a $12m Series A round co-led by Aviva Ventures, Simplyhealth Ventures, YZR Capital, Oxford Capital and Triple Point Ventures, with participation from Forefront Venture Partners. The London and Atlanta-based...
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WPA promotes Kathryn Vellacott to drive distribution and product proposition
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Genomics and clinical assessment advances key to Bupa’s preventive pathways launch – Sullivan
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Impett replaces retiring Andrews as Vitality director of corporate business
