Cirencester Friendly has promoted board member Andy Lucas to chairman. He succeeds Janice Banks, who is retiring after serving the maximum nine years on the board, the last two of which were...
Read moreMetLife UK has expanded the availability of its life and legacy services provided by Everest to group life policyholders to more people. Already accessible to spouses, partners and dependents of the insured employee,...
Read moreSwiss health insurer Helvetia Insurance has appointed Karina Schreiber as group chief risk officer and a member of its group executive board. Joining on 1 October 2025, she succeeds Bernhard Kaufmann, who...
Read moreSharing data and experiences is even more important for multinational organisations when resources are tight, writes Owain Thomas. Combining knowledge and insight by working with service providers is often a key...
Read moreChesnara has raised £140m towards its £260m purchase of HSBC Life (UK). It raised the cash through a share rights issue which received 88% take-up that was launched alongside the announcement of...
Read moreWhile the zeitgeist feels "pretty bleak" for some members of the LGBTQ+ community, one of the country's largest life insurance intermediaries has chosen to "dial up" Pride celebrations this summer. LifeSearch's head...
Read moreDespite 50% of cancer cases being preventable, employers are struggling to align their workplace cancer strategies with the crucial need for prevention and early detection, Richard Browne hears. With around 50%...
Read moreAIA Australia has hired Susan Looi as chief risk officer from ANZ Banking Group where she was general manager for enterprise risk. With experience working with Australian and overseas regulators and boards,...
Read moreThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is likely to publish the next edition of its insurance strategy in the next couple of months, Health & Protection understands. The strategy will outline the regulator’s...
Read moreThe group risk industry has warmly welcomed confirmation that death in service benefits will not be brought under the scope of inheritance tax (IHT) liabilities. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) also confirmed...
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