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  The protection market needs to move with times, which means embracing quality over price once and for all. We’ve heard it all before... there’s a huge protection gap in the UK....

The 2024 edition of The PMI Handbook for intermediaries seeking information on private medical insurance (PMI) policies in the UK has been published and includes a digital version. The handbook is compiled...

WPA has launched a digital tool aimed at reducing absenteeism through better health. WPA Digital Health supports companies and employees through a suite of health services and content, integrated into a single...

Bupa UK insurance has welcomed Practice Plus Group to its network of partner hospitals. Bupa’s insurance customers can now choose from Practice Plus Group’s 10 hospitals and surgical centres to complete their...

There is no getting around the fact that cancer treatment is costly. Mindful of these costs, the focus for insurers is firmly on prevention and early diagnosis and a more individualised approach...

Axa has blamed higher health claims frequency in the UK as one of the primary factors behind an 8% decline in life and health earnings for 2023. The insurer's full year results...

Simplyhealth has appointed Paul Schreier as the permanent successor to Sneh Khemka as CEO. A year ago today, Health & Protection first reported that Khemka was stepping down from his position as...

Axa Health has acquired online outpatient service provider HBSUK. HBSUK is one of a number of existing external service providers that Axa Health works with. The insurer committed to build on its...

In a week where protection adviser Raj Chohan (pictured) led her team to victory on The Apprentice, a former colleague has told Health & Protection why her confident performance has come as...

Lloyds Bank has reported an uptick in protection policies sold through its in-branch advisers following mortgage completions. Overall, more than 20,000 families took out protection through the group’s direct channels in 2023,...