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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...

The UK government is consulting on proposals which would give the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) sweeping new powers to set rules replacing EU law. The Future Regulatory...

Baroness Nicky Morgan has been appointed the first independent chairwoman of the Association of British Insurers (ABI) as the trade body completes a major overahul of senior management.. The former education and...

HCB has set its sights on extending services to all of sub Saharan Africa following its launch into South Africa (SA). Earlier this week the Oxfordshire-based firm announced it had opened an...

The Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) has issued a stinging rebuke to the UK government on its leadership for workplace health during the pandemic and warning that its latest guidance for pregnant...

Cirencester Friendly has appointed Andy Peters as interim director of distribution and sales. Peters has more than 30 years' experience in the financial services industry including co-founding protection insurer Bright Grey which...