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Movember 2024: How cancer took its toll on more than my physical health – Murphy
Alan Murphy, communications and insights manager at Health Shield, speaks to Health & Protection about not being adequately prepared to be told he had testicular cancer, the mental health challenge he faced,...
Read moreFCA highlights some good practice in life insurance claims processes
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has highlighted some of the good practices found in its review of the bereavement claims process and urged insurers to take note of them and potential areas...
Read moreVote for the PMI and protection providers giving you the best service
Health & Protection is launching its UK provider service ratings to recognise those insurers and providers who consistently offer the best service, experience and support to advisers across the retail health and...
Read moreOne in four women hesitant to disclose female health issues at work – Axa Health
One in four women would feel uncomfortable telling their boss the real reason they were off sick if they had female-related health issues. This is according to an Axa Health poll of...
Read moreMore automation could be key to speeding up bereavement claims – Greatorex
More automation could be the key to speeding up the bereavement claims processes, but this may not always be possible for group life claims. This is according to advisers Health & Protection...
Read moreFCA slams life insurance claims processes and demands significant improvements
Life insurers have been told to settle death claims quicker and improve how they monitor claims times or face further action by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). It demanded significant improvements with...
Read moreSimplyhealth offering women’s health GP option through HealthHero
Simplyhealth is to offer customers the choice of accessing women’s health-focused GPs when booking an appointment through its online service at no additional cost. The women’s health-focused GP services provided by HealthHero...
Read moreHow insurers and advisers are adapting strategies to meet growing IP demand – analysis
Income protection (IP) has historically not had the high profile and dedication of life and critical illness cover as it has traditionally lagged behind in terms of sales. But increased wait times...
Read moreOctober IPT receipts up 24% year-on-year
Insurance premium tax (IPT) receipts reached £956m in October 2024, according to data from HM Revenue & Customs. The sum brought the seventh-month total for the 2024/25 tax year to £5.5bn. The...
Read moreWork-related stress cases down 14% year-on-year – HSE
The number of cases of work-related stress in the UK has dropped by14% year-on-year. The statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), released yesterday, reveal that the number of UK workers...
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