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There are signs that a decline in cervical screenings during the pandemic has had a knock-on effect on cervical cancer claim numbers. Insurers told Health & Protection that in particular critical illness...

MetLife UK recorded an 11% increase in accident and health claims in 2021 compared to 2020 and paid the most claims since it began operating in the UK. The insurer's data reveals...

Renters are leaving themselves worryingly under-protected and advisers must tackle this financial vulnerability, Scottish Widows has warned. Research from the insurer found only 3% of renters have income protection, just 5% have...

The Exeter has issued a £5.3m rebate to its health insurance members due to lower levels of claims being made in 2020 and 2021. The rebate will see members receive an average...

Zurich Insurance is rolling out an online learning module to employees raising awareness about the menopause. The insurer has collaborated with third parties such as Henpecked to deliver menopause awareness training as...

Brian Hall has joined the board of Santé Group as chairman to lead the broker through a growth plan. Hall spent 19 years at not-for-profit BHSF, leaving in May 2021. During his...

Health & Protection speaks to Lindsey Wilson, senior client services specialist at Towergate Health & Protection about her move from teaching to working at an IFA, the challenge of returning to the...

Advisers need two years to implement the Consumer Duty and there are concerns about how the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) will oversee the new rules, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been...

Rehabilitation treatment and case management solutions provider HCML has appointed Dr Rebecca Brady as medical director. In her new role, Dr Brady (pictured) will oversee the clinical care provided through HCML's rehabilitation...

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has moved HCRG Care Group Luton's rating up from good to outstanding following an inspection in November. The service, which provides care to people at Capwell Grange...