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Scottish Widows has committed to adding its life, critical illness and income protection products to IPipeline’s Advanced Underwriting adviser platform this year. It is the fourth provider to announce its plans to...

The government has committed to expanding its WorkWell scheme to help up to 250,000 more people with health conditions across England receive support to stay in or return to work. WorkWell provides...

More than four in 10 UK adults (44%) have taken at least four weeks off work during their careers due to illness, injury or mental health challenges, according to research by The...

Advisers and employers need to up their game in getting middle aged men to engage with health and add-on benefits and reduce their high death rates. The call follows the release of...

More than a quarter of women are considering leaving their job due to menopause symptoms, while 7% have already quit, according to research. However employers believe they are providing the right support...

LV= has hired Anita Fernqvist as chief transformation and technology officer from Zurich UK after two decades at the insurer, subject to regulatory approval. Fernqvist (pictured) was most recently UK chief operating...

Acutris Group-owned insurance technology provider firms ICE InsureTech (ICE) and Nordic Insurance Software (NIS) are unifying under the single global brand of ICE-Tech. ICE-Tech is an AI-native SaaS platform spanning policy, claims,...

Zurich has added virtual physiotherapy, dietitian and nutrition services and a symptom checker to its ZGP24 service for group protection customers.   The new services are available for all Zurich group protection customers...

Business Protection Focus Week is returning in February featuring representatives from Everywhen, Iress, Waymore, London FS, Royal London, Trethowans Solicitors and Bizval. It will take place between 23 and 27 February. In...

The individual life insurance market has been an increasingly dynamic one and the pattern is set to continue. Changes to inheritance tax (IHT) present a unique opportunity for advisers to engage with...