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Global life expectancy is slowing but there are reasons for optimism – Swiss Re
While global life expectancy has stalled since 2010 due to the pandemic, increased resistance to antibiotics and rising levels of obesity, promising technologies for future medical advancement are providing reasons for optimism...
Read moreBupa Small Business Academy: Build a thriving business with an inclusive workplace
Watch now: the Small Business Academy event on building an inclusive workplace culture to make your business thrive In Bupa's latest Small Business Academy event, the panel of experts discussed the importance...
Read moreUnum launches employer portal with online claims services
Unum UK has launched a digital portal for employers with online claims tracking, absence management and rehabilitation referral capabilities. The portal is designed to simplify the claims process, giving users the ability...
Read moreSesame Bankhall appoints director of marketing and brand from Aetna
Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) has appointed Catherine Darroue as marketing and brand director. Her appointment coincides with Rebecca Luter joining as HR director. With more than 20 years’ experience working in financial...
Read moreMore than a quarter of people have taken a month off work due to illness – Cirencester Friendly
More than a quarter (27%) of working people have taken a month or more off due to ill-health or injury, according to a survey from Cirencester Friendly. And a total of 57%...
Read moreMore than a third of renters could only afford 10 weeks off work – Scottish Widows
More than one in three (35%) private renters in the UK would run out of savings within 10 weeks were they unable to work due to injury or illness. This is according...
Read moreAviva pregnancy support CI changes are a start but further improvements welcome – Astley
Aviva's incorporation of AIG Life pregnancy support features into its critical illness cover is a "start," but further improvements could be made. This is according to Emma Astley, owner of Cover My...
Read moreNational Friendly supports BMI questions on Iress’s The Exchange
National Friendly has become the latest provider to support body mass index (BMI) questions on Iress' income protection quote and apply service on The Exchange. The feature aims to give brokers assessing...
Read moreBupa on track to deliver one million virtual GP appointments in 2024
Bupa expects to deliver one million remote GP appointments by the end of 2024, up from 750,000 last year - potentially representing an increase of more than 30%. This is according to...
Read moreFairer Finance appoints former work and pensions minister
Fairer Finance has appointed Chris Pond as chairman of its consumer advisory board (CAB). The board plays a key role in overseeing the consumer group's activities, scrutinising its commercial relationships, research, ratings,...
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