Janet Lawe, financial adviser at Lawe Insurance Brokers in Kingston, Jamaica speaks to Health & Protection about how she got involved in international health insurance, the influence of her husband and manager...
Read moreFCA chief executive Nikhil Rathi has warned that using artificial intelligence (AI) for insurance could leave some customers uninsurable or potentially result in discrimination. Rathi (pictured) agreed that AI could benefit many...
Read moreInsurers and advisers need to be clearer on the limits of income protection (IP) in covering customers when they fall out of work due to stress. This is according to Alan Knowles,...
Read morePrimis network has served notice on one of its protection-only appointed representative (AR) firms leaving it potentially on the hook for £3.4m in commission clawback. The network, which is part of the...
Read moreI cannot be alone in being a little surprised by the FCAs publication of MS24: Market Study into the Distribution of Pure Protection Products to Retail Consumers, following on so closely, from...
Read moreAxa Health CEO Heather Smith says the insurer can “see inflation coming down significantly” and has outlined the plan for progressing its new digital platform. Smith is also pleased the insurer made...
Read moreBeagle Street has revealed it is working on a proposition that will enable it to enter the intermediary space next year. The insurer said its priority will be to "make advisers’ lives...
Read morePrivate medical insurance (PMI) providers believe the market may be approaching the peak of its growth as increasing premiums and the rising cost-of-living may hamper consumer affordability. The statements were made as...
Read moreMembership of private medical insurance (PMI) has grown by more than 11% for a third consecutive year, according to data from providers. Health & Protection’s third Individual PMI report found providers were...
Read moreThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will be conducting a review into the operation of the pure protection market including commission structures including loaded commission and the shrinking insurer market. It is also...
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