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‘I’ll remember that call for the rest of my life’ – why advisers need to be equipped for harrowing calls
The protection industry must do more to help brokers effectively tackle harrowing calls where customers talk about ending their own lives, according to Alan Knowles, managing director at Cura Financial Services. Knowles...
Read moreUK Health & Protection Awards 2022 provider shortlists revealed
Shortlists for the UK Health & Protection Awards 2022 provider categories have been revealed after advisers voted to support their favoured providers. The shortlists cover 14 categories spanning the breadth of the...
Read more‘He was all of our kids’ – The 3am phone call and heart-breaking farewell note driving a mission to support mental health
All of the challenges faced over a 40 year career as a journalist covering wars, floods and disasters could not prepare Mike McCarthy for 20 February 2021 - the day which changed...
Read moreHolloway Friendly reveals longest IP claim in payment for 33 years
Holloway Friendly has revealed its longest ongoing income protection (IP) claim has been in payment for more than 33 years. The figure was published as part of its annual claims details which...
Read moreLast chance to vote in the Health & Protection Awards 2022
Voting for the best insurance and service providers in UK Health & Protection Awards 2022 closes this week. Advisers, brokers and other intermediaries can vote here to recognise the providers they believe...
Read moreIPMI Summit: CBI talks with Treasury on tax incentives for employer-funded health benefits ‘slow but happening’
Conversations with government on providing tax incentives for UK firms offering health benefits are proving "slow", according to Jordan Cummings, health director of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). Cummings kicked off...
Read moreThe art of compiling outstanding awards entries – Mason
The deadline for advisers to enter the UK Health & Protection Awards 2022 is just over a week away on May 6. The awards website www.healthandprotectionawards.com includes all the categories and criteria...
Read moreDigital health and virtual GP services here to stay despite return of in-person care – analysis
The pandemic changed the way health services are delivered - perhaps forever. Insurers have noted increased demand for digital and virtual GP services and have responded in kind by designing or evolving...
Read moreFCA ‘missing the point’ as some non-advice firms deliberately play on consumer confusion – Müdd
St James's Place divisional director Tony Müdd has accused some non-advised protection broker firms of playing on customer confusion around the difference between advised and non-advised sales. Müdd also slammed the Financial...
Read moreWTW appoints Europe regional leader for insurance consulting and technology business
Willis Towers Watson has appointed Tammy Richardson as Europe regional leader for its insurance consulting and technology (ICT) business. Richardson, who most recently served as UK & Ireland leader for the same...
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Digital ‘health twins’ have potentially unparalleled benefits – Dr Hurter
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Act earlier on ill health to cut workplace absenteeism – Lusted
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‘I’ve never felt I had to hide myself away’ – Sam Traynor, Shepherds Friendly
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Prevention crucial to lowering PMI costs but ‘you have to stick with it’ – Dr Patel
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ABI rejects peer’s call for minimum policy standards on comparison websites
