Appointments / Industry

The number of private medical insurance (PMI) policyholders rose by 12% last year, according to exclusive research conducted by Health & Protection. Providers are also optimistic about future growth in the market...

The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) introduction of an excess payment on the its private medical insurance (PMI) scheme has become a key negotiating point in the dispute between the regulator and staff....

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has appointed Jane Kielty as its deputy chairwoman. Kielty is head of commercial risk UK of Aon and will take on the role on New Year’s...

Running job ads through a gender language decoder and a colour checker for accessibility and not asking about degrees unless they are vital to the role are just some of the key...

Intermediary network and advice firm Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) has taken a 75% shareholding in protection consultancy and service provider Auxilium Partnership. Auxilium Partnership will continue to be led by CEO Mark...

Jennie Doyle has joined Vitality as head of product marketing for health insurance after almost a decade with Health Shield. The cash plan provider has appointed Martin Dunne as Doyle's successor -...

At the start of the year, employers across the country may have hoped that 2022 would have offered some respite after two years wrestling with a pandemic which forced staff to turn...

Protection Distributors Group chairman Neil McCarthy has sought to scupper the narrative that “protection products are sold not bought”. Speaking at the Protection Review conference, McCarthy told delegates the sector may like...

The majority of independent healthcare providers are positive about the private medical insurance (PMI) market’s prospects for the coming year. Findings from the Independent Healthcare Providers Network’s (IHPN) Industry Barometer 2022 revealed...

Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has expanded its Health & Benefits Scout tool to include two new models focused on social determinants of health and climate risks in the US.  Taken together, WTW...