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Sickness absence far above pre-pandemic level at 150 million days – ONS
An estimated 148.8 million working days were lost because of sickness or injury in 2025 - still almost 10 million more than pre-pandemic, according to official data. The Office for National Statistics...
Read moreNetwork compliance heads and insurers told ‘just do it’ on single life policies
Protection network compliance directors have been warned to change their stance on restricting intermediaries from selling two single life policies, with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) aware of the issues around economic...
Read moreMAB targets FTSE 250 after joining main market of London Stock Exchange
Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) is targeting entry to the FTSE 250 after joining the main market of the London Stock Exchange today. The mortgage and protection intermediary and network left the Alternative...
Read moreFirst female rugby referee urges industry to tackle sportswomen about protection
The insurance industry needs to open up conversations with sportswomen about the importance of protection. This is according to Sara Cox, an English rugby union referee and player who holds the distinction...
Read moreAviva remote GP use up 36% and stress adds to mental health concerns
Aviva saw the number of digital GP appointments booked through its additional benefit services rise by 36% in 2025 to 61,300, compared to 45,100 the prior year. The figure was part of...
Read moreScottish Friendly protection sales fall as it overhauls proposition
Scottish Friendly’s protection sales fell year-on-year as management overhauled its proposition. The mutual sold £33.9m of protection products, which beat their expectations but was 8% below the £36.9m it reported in 2024....
Read moreEarlier breast cancer diagnoses would save millions – HCA
Getting more women an earlier breast cancer diagnosis could save around £23.5m. This is according to Dr Kathryn Oakland, medical director at HCA (pictured), who was addressing delegates at the Where is...
Read moreIntroducing… Jordan Baxter, Velvet Mortgage and Insure Services
Jordan Baxter administration lead and operational client management at Velvet Mortgage and Insure Services, speaks to Health & Protection about reuniting with the company’s owner Joanna Streames, overcoming self doubt in her...
Read moreThe Exeter’s PMI and IP claims paid jump £10m
The Exeter paid out over £71m to members across its health insurance, income protection (IP) and life insurance products last year. This was up 16% from £61m in 2024, which was driven...
Read moreBupa Health Horizons Event – Caught in the middle: mental health and the sandwich generation
Event: Live 12 May | Date and Time 11am – 12pm Register here: Bupa's Health Horizons virtual event: Caught in the middle: mental health and the sandwich generation Stress, anxiety and depression...
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