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Gallagher hires CFO for HR and benefits division
Gallagher has appointed Andrew Bowman as chief financial officer (CFO) for its HR and benefits consulting division (GBS) UK, subject to regulatory approval. Bowman will be responsible for shaping and executing the...
Read moreQ2 protection sales sluggish as IP slows but IHT threat triggers action – Gen Re
Protection sales dipped slightly in the second quarter of the year as income protection (IP) growth eased and guaranteed whole of life business collapsed, according to Gen Re. However the reinsurer’s figures...
Read morePooling for SME health insurance could be ‘very important’ – Sir Charlie Mayfield
Sir Charlie Mayfield has challenged insurance providers to develop risk pooling for SMEs to enable their employees to gain access to affordable health and wellbeing benefits. Risk pooling already exists in the...
Read moreMajority of Brits would continue working even without needing money – survey
More than half of those currently in work would continue to do so even if they did not need the money, according to a survey by Cirencester Friendly. The insurer said it’s...
Read moreGoJoe added to Epassi benefits and wellbeing hub
GoJoe has been added to Epassi’s health benefits and wellbeing hub. The move will combine GoJoe’s digital platform with Epassi UK’s network of discounted gyms and fitness classes. The firms said this...
Read moreEarly intervention cuts worst mental health experiences by 93% for Axa Health – Smith
Early intervention has cut the number of employees who go on to experience a severe or moderately severe mental health condition by 93%, according to Axa Health. Heather Smith, CEO of Axa...
Read moreQuarter of Britons have paid for medical treatment in last five years – Howden
More than a quarter of Bitons have paid for medical treatment over the last five years, according to a survey by Howden. The intermediary found 27% of the 2,000 adults it surveyed...
Read moreLBG’s Sandell to succeed O’Dea as Shepherds Friendly CEO
Lloyds Banking Group customer and proposition director Jonathan Sandell will succeed Ann-Marie O’Dea as CEO of Shepherds Friendly at the start of next year. Sandell (pictured) managed Prudential UK and Europe’s £40bn...
Read moreAssociation of Financial Mutuals appoints Morris as chairman
The Association of Financial Mutuals has appointed Cirencester Friendly CEO Andy Morris as chairman of its board. Previously vice-chairman, Morris (pictured) succeeds Ann-Marie O’Dea, chief executive at Shepherds Friendly Society. Sophia Reed,...
Read moreCanada Life extends WeCare to all members and adds physio service for IP and CI
Canada Life is extending its WeCare virtual healthcare services beyond income protection and small SME customers to all of its 2.8 million group protection members. The insurer is also adding a new...
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