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FCA tells firms to tackle pay disparities for diverse staff and use ESG measures
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has continued its drive to support diversity and inclusivity in the financial services industry by telling firms to mend their pay award structures. The regulator warned firms...
Read moreNHS Covid life insurance scheme pays out £31m
The government’s NHS and Social Care Coronavirus Life Assurance Scheme has paid out more than £31m to the families of more than 500 Covid-19 victims who worked in the healthcare sector. So...
Read moreInsular Life appoints COO from Allianz
Philippines life insurer Insular Life has appointed Efren Caringal as chief operations officer (COO). Caringal (pictured) joins from Allianz PNB Life where he was chief finance officer and treasurer. He was also...
Read moreHowden’s Robbie Weston on ‘really strange’ PMI pricing, the need for insurer transparency on policies and a potential sleep monitoring benefit
Private medical insurance (PMI) pricing is “really strange” at present with insurers chasing good risks but also wary of an impending claims deluge, according to advice firm Howden Employee Benefits. The intermediary...
Read moreDHSC confirms ear syringing no longer recommended through NHS
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that ear syringing to remove ear wax is no longer advised as a treatment through the NHS in England. The confirmation comes...
Read moreEmployers reflecting success of normalising mental health issues – Mercer Marsh
The importance UK firms place on mental health is a sign of the country's success in normalising mental health issues and the impact of Covid, according to Mercer Marsh Benefits. The consultant's...
Read moreHealthComp hires CTO from Cognizant
US health benefits administrator HealthComp has appointed Sanoj Balakrishnan as chief technology officer. Balakrishnan will be responsible for the firm's overall tech strategy to ensure it meets growth objectives and serves a...
Read moreInsurers not requiring Covid-19 vaccinations for return to office
Insurers are not requiring workers to be vaccinated upon their return to the office but say they are continuing to err on the side of caution in terms of being Covid-safe. According...
Read moreCountrywide Assured owner appoints CEO from Royal London
Steve Murray is to succeed John Deane as group CEO at life and pensions consolidator Chesnara, parent company of insurer Countrywide Assured, upon Deane's retirement at the end of the year. Murray,...
Read moreAon’s final WTW bill could hit $1.4bn as health broking revenue rebounds
Aon has revealed the final bill for its failed merger with Willis Towers Watson could hit $1.4bn. The global consultant confirmed that a further $350m to $400m charge is expected as a...
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