International
Oxygen shifts gear from banking to health insurance
Oxygen, a US-based financial technology company, has announced that it will be temporarily suspending its banking services, as it switches gears towards health insurance. Oxygen said: "We are stepping into a new...
Read moreDutch watchdog penalises two health insurers for low healthcare standards
The Dutch Healthcare Authority (NZa) announced today that it is imposing a formal measure on two health insurers for failure to fulfil their duty of care. The NZa is an autonomous administrative...
Read moreUpping steps to 5,000 per week could help save NHS £15m per year – Vitality
NHS hospital costs could be cut by as much as £15 billion per year if half of the UK’s inactive adult population started walking 5,000 steps once a week, while those with...
Read moreGlobal Benefits Group alumni to head Trawick International UK accident and health
Trawick International has appointed Global Benefits Group alumni Claire Hargreaves and Darren Fletcher as managing director and head of sales and distribution respectively of its accident and health division in the UK....
Read moreHealth & Protection Awards 2024 voting opens
Voting for the Health & Protection Awards 2024 is now open. Advisers, brokers and other intermediaries can vote to recognise the providers they believe have been outstanding in their respective sectors during...
Read moreHub promotes Scott to employee benefits national major market practice leader
Hub International has promoted Anthony Scott to employee benefits national major market practice leader. Previously, Scott led Hub’s employee benefits major market segment focusing on large complex organisations. He was responsible for...
Read moreHow do advisers adapt their approach for the cash rich but time poor HNW market? – analysis
When high net worth (HNW) individuals pay top dollar for their international private medical insurance (IPMI), it comes with strings attached. They expect higher levels of service, and brokers may have to...
Read moreDoes AI hold the key to supporting worker wellbeing in remote locations? – analysis
The expectations that remote workers have of telemedicine services now go beyond a virtual consultation with doctors and consultants. These days such workers now also have access to nutritionists and psychiatrists. But...
Read morePacific Prime expands Asian footprint with acquisition in Malaysia
Pacific Prime has extended its operations in Asia with the finalisation of its acquisition of MIT Insurance Brokers, an insurance brokerage firm in Malaysia. MIT Insurance, which has operated in Malaysia for...
Read moreAxa to focus on health, benefits and IPMI to deliver ‘above nominal GDP’ growth
Axa has committed to focusing on its SME employee benefits offering, international private medical insurance, and individual customers segments to achieve "above nominal GDP revenue" growth over the next two years. The...
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