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IHT changes and mortgage market behind Royal London protection sales jump
New business in Royal London’s protection offering almost trebled in 2025 thanks to a rebound in mortgage lending and changes to inheritance tax rules. The insurer welcomed £77m in new protection sales...
Read moreMiddle East expats can guard against stress build-up by maintaining routine, networks and controlling what they can – Healix
As the current conflict across the Middle East continues, expats in the region have been urged to take care of their mental health by focusing on maintaining structure and routine in their...
Read moreTemporary displacement caused by Middle East conflict leading to growing expat IPMI queries – Musson-Thorp
Expats caught up in the current conflict escalating across the Middle East are increasingly raising concerns over whether their medical coverage applies outside their resident country. This is according to Amber Musson-Thorp,...
Read moreCMA launches review of private dentistry
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a review of private dentistry. Look into both essential care and cosmetic treatments, the CMA is seeking feedback from consumers and dental professionals as...
Read moreUnderwriteMe adds Guardian IP to protection platform
UnderwriteMe has added Guardian’s income protection (IP) products to its protection platform. Guardian's income protection is available on a stand-alone basis and now sits alongside its full suite of protection products on...
Read morePMI boosts Spire’s revenues while self-pay slips
Spire Healthcare’s admissions funded by private medical insurance (PMI) increased by 3.1% during 2025 to £684.3m. This helped the operator of almost 100 hospitals, clinics and consultancy rooms to increase its private...
Read moreAviva health sales up 4%, protection sales down 8% and AI claims agent launch ahead
Aviva saw a 4% increase in health sales driven by greater demand from large corporates focused on improving employee wellbeing while protection new business dropped 8% as the recovery from the AIG...
Read moreHalf of young adults prepared to go private due to long NHS wait times – Benenden
Half of 18-34 year olds would go private due to long wait times for NHS treatment. This is according to a survey of 2,000 people by Benenden Health which found that 51%...
Read moreWoA CEO Lourdes Peters interview: There has to be a sustainable business model based on organic growth and profitability
Maintaining the affordability of premiums for international private medical insurance (IPMI) in Latin America is one of the biggest challenges for the sector, according to World of America CEO Lourdes Peters. Peters...
Read moreWhy meeting the international risk requirements of expats matters amid the rise of digital nomads – analysis
A key trend emanating from the pandemic was the emergence of the digital nomad reflecting that in the third decade of the 21st century, talent is increasingly globally mobile. And in order...
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