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Half of 18-34 year olds would go private due to long wait times for NHS treatment. This is according to a survey of 2,000 people by Benenden Health which found that 51%...

A key trend emanating from the pandemic was the emergence of the digital nomad reflecting that in the third decade of the 21st century, talent is increasingly globally mobile. And in order...

Engage Health Group has hired James Dwyer as head of international benefits. Most recently head of international healthcare at Brown & Brown, Dwyer previously ran his own advice firm. Prior to this,...

Expats caught up in the current Middle East conflict are raising enquiries about mental health support, accident and repatriation cover and even life insurance. Over the weekend, the US and Israel launched...

Most customers in Dubai just want to know if they are covered right now, according to David Hayes, regional CEO of Pacific Prime. And they will be so long as they are...

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) is forecasting that insurance premium tax (IPT) will now raise £57.8bn between 2025/26 and 2030/31, marking a £0.5 billion upgrade from estimates made following the Autumn...

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is causing concern among expats and their families alike. Over the weekend, the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran. Iran has since retaliated hitting...

Voting for the UK Health & Protection Awards 2026 is now open. Advisers, brokers and other intermediaries including employee benefit consultants can vote to recognise the providers they believe have been outstanding...

Aon has appointed Carl Nordling as commercial director for the UK and Nordics, global benefits. The consultancy told Health & Protection that this is a new commercial role with a remit that...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is casting its regulatory eye on commissions in its Pure Protection Market Study. While that work does not extend to private medical insurance (PMI), advisers operating in...