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International insurer Global Benefits Group (GBG) has appointed Jeff Herman as managing director of the North America Region. Herman (pictured) will be responsible for overseeing the international health, life, disability and travel...

Digitalising distribution channels is the top life insurance trend for 2022, according to Capgemini. The consultant's report reveals insurers are increasingly digitalising distribution, channels to provide enhanced convenience and reach (Care). The...

Premier Choice Healthcare (PCH) is exploring a number of new acquisition opportunities following its purchase of Equity Health Solutions. The firm confirmed it was in conversations with more firms as part of...

Employee benefits platform WorkLife by OpenMoney has partnered with Aberdeen-based financial planning firm Futura to bring its employee benefits to a broader range of businesses across Scotland. The partnership sees Futura offer...

Almost a fifth (18%) of Britons have not told family members they have a life insurance policy in place, according to research from GoCompare. The results came after the comparison site surveyed...

Contending with the pandemic has left the NHS "on its knees" but the government is failing to address workforce shortages, according to The King’s Fund. The think tank was commenting on the...

It’s common for IFAs to discuss intergenerational planning in relation to pensions and wealth, but when it comes to protection, it’s a different story. There’s still work to do in educating clients...

The UK Health & Protection Awards 2021 supplement is out now with all the highlights from the night. It includes all the winners, shortlists, photos from the night and insight into the...

Aviva’s UK health and protection business recorded a 5% increase in profits to £590m in Q3 2021, up from £562m in the same period last year. The insurer reported that while overall...

Advisers working in the health and protection insurance markets have been given a reprieve from an additional £61m bill by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) this year, but will be the...