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Mortality rates in England and Wales plummet to record lows as Covid and flu deaths fall
Overall mortality rates in the first quarter of 2026 were lower than in any previous first quarter on record. This is according to the Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI) mortality analysis for England...
Read moreEarly intervention is broken, here’s what would fix it – Fenton
Early intervention has become the most repeated phrase in group risk. Every insurer talks about it. Every group income protection (GIP) provider has a programme for it. Rehabilitation services, vocational support, fast-track...
Read moreHear from the founder of IPMI at the Global Mobility & Health Summit
Health & Protection is delighted to be hosting in conversation Per Bay Jørgensen, considered the founder of international private medical insurance (IPMI), as part of the Global Mobility & Health Summit. Jørgensen...
Read moreHealthHero on ‘growth trajectory’ despite doubts on ability to continue as going concern
HealthHero has told Health & Protection the business is in the middle of a significant growth trajectory and expects operating profit before exceptionals, depreciation and amortisation to be well above £10m in...
Read moreCigna hires Hong Kong CEO from Mercer
Cigna Healthcare has appointed Michael Khan as chief executive officer of its Hong Kong business, subject to regulatory approval. Responsible for advancing the growth and performance of Cigna Healthcare’s employer health benefits...
Read moreSupporting client wellbeing: How dental health can impact employee stress and productivity – Bupa
For brokers supporting clients in offering effective health and wellbeing benefits, dental cover represents an opportunity to help them improve workforce wellbeing. A hidden driver of stress Four in ten adults...
Read moreAIA outlines future of payor-provider alignment and preferred provider relationships
AIA has outlined how it believes insurers and healthcare providers can better align to make healthcare more efficient with the current model being “outdated and unsustainable”. The insurer noted the use of...
Read moreUnderwriting and pricing confusion deters life cover uptake – UnderwriteMe
Confusion around underwriting and pricing is discouraging many UK consumers from taking out life insurance. This is according to a survey of 2,000 UK adults from UnderwriteMe which indicates an array of...
Read moreGallagher research identifies clear link between employee age and health and protection demand
Research from Gallagher has identified a clear link between an employee’s age and demand for health and protection benefits. The data highlights a gap between what employees want from their benefits packages,...
Read moreVast majority of Brits confused about what IP covers – LifeSearch
Only a small minority of UK homeowners correctly understand what income protection (IP) covers, according to research from LifeSearch and HomeOwners Alliance. The survey of 2,000 UK adults found more than a...
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Pressure on protection insurers as cancer incidence and survival rise – analysis
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Why the US healthcare system is so complicated: A practical guide for global employers – UnitedHealthcare Global
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Most Brits including lower earners open to private healthcare – PHIN
