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Electronic health record (EHR) requests are returned to insurers up to two weeks quicker on average than paper GP medical reports, according to data from the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The...

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) is calling on insurance firms to use electronic health records (EHRs) and make it easier for general practitioners to do so as well. It also wants...

Voting for the best insurance and service providers in UK Health & Protection Awards 2023 closes at the end of today. Advisers, brokers and other intermediaries can vote here to recognise the...

Insurer April is planning acquisitions, to grow its health and personal protection business and aming to become a global player following its takeover by private equity firm KKR. KKR has set a...

To mark Lesbian Visibility Week, Health & Protection spoke to Rebecca Weare, actuarial analyst at Zurich, about the benefits of having a supportive team, why line managers are key to driving cultural...

Scottish Friendly has seen new protection sales increase 16% year-on-year, according to the mutual's annual results. The insurer confirmed to Health & Protection that it saw protection new business increase to £29.6m...

Should the cost of women engaging with health services at a younger age than men mean they are not offered protection cover? This question was posed by Alan Knowles, co-managing director of...

Overhauling its jobs proposition to prioritise attitudes and behaviours has seen LifeSearch increase the number of colleagues with caring responsibilities to almost four in 10, according to the intermediary. Andrew Parker, people...

Imposter Syndrome can affect even the most experienced women in the protection sector as Legal & General Retail managing director for distribution Ali Crossley (pictured) discussed her experiences of battling the issue....

Royal London has appointed Ronnie Binnie as head of strategic partnerships within its distribution team. Binnie joins from Evelyn Partners where he was managing partner and head of office for Edinburgh and...