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SPONSORED CONTENT To understand what lifestyle medicine is, you need to understand the definition of health. According to the World Health Organization, health is: “A state of complete physical, mental and social...

Canada Life has appointed Emma Watkins (pictured) as UK CEO, effective from 1 September 2025, subject to regulatory approval. Watkins' appointment follows a decade at Scottish Widows, where she most recently served...

Millions of patients are set to be treated and cared for closer to their home by new teams of health professionals, under plans set out by Prime Minister Keir Starmer through the...

As cancer survival rates continue to improve, workplaces are re-evaluating how they support employees living with and beyond the disease.  The sheer scale of cancer's presence in society, however, remains undeniable.  MacMillan...

Medicash saw premium income rising by 21% in 2024. Technical income increased to £61.7m, up from £51m in 2023, with a technical account profit of £1.6m. The not-for-profit insurer also saw its...

Independent healthcare providers are carrying out a record number of NHS operations, with the highest ever number of NHS patients referred to the sector in a single month, according to official data....

WTW has announced the appointment of Matt Pincott as head of risk benefits for health and benefits GB, joining the leadership team as of 1 July.  Pincott was previously at Canada Life Group...

There is growing evidence that weight loss drugs have the capacity to prevent critical illnesses from occurring, which is leading to brokers to talk employers about the trade-offs of paying for such...

Maxis Global Benefits Network (Maxis GBN) has announced it is now working with Care Plus, a healthcare provider in Brazil.  Care Plus will offer medical coverage to Maxis GBN’s captive clients across...

Almost half (47%) of employers in the group risk sector report increased productivity when their employees’ health and wellbeing is supported, according to research from Grid the industry body for the group...