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Global life insurance premium growth will slow significantly to 1% – Swiss Re
Life insurance premium increases will "slow significantly" to 1% this year across the globe, according to the Swiss Re Institute. According to Swiss Re Institute's World Insurance sigma, following a strong 2024,...
Read moreMaintaining individual CI sales amid a continued cost of living crisis – analysis
Individual critical illness (CI) sales remain intrinsically linked to the buying of a home. But as the population continues to put off the purchase of property to later in life, the individual...
Read moreHealix Health hires Baker as head of sales
Healix Health has appointed Martin Baker as head of sales. Baker has more than 18 years of experience in consultative sales across private healthcare, digital mental health and SaaS, He has...
Read moreWomen with mortgages less likely to have protection cover than men – LifeSearch
Women with mortgages are less likely to hold any form of protection cover than men, according to research from LifeSearch a HomeOwners Alliance. The research showed that overall, just over half (55%)...
Read moreChesnara’s HSBC Life UK acquisition could pose ‘real loss’ for protection industry – advisers
Chesnara's acquisition of HSBC Life UK could pose a "real loss" for the protection industry - particularly if instant underwriting decisions disappear. This is according to advisers Health & Protection spoke to...
Read moreProtection must up its game on tackling misrepresentation – Deacon
The protection insurance sector needs to up its game in addressing misrepresentation so more claims are paid. This is according to Phil Deacon, who led the Income Protection Task Force's (IPTF) ‘7...
Read moreFJN Tournament photo gallery: Howden wins FJN six-a-side cup
The third edition of the FJN six-a-side tournament was fought out between 12 teams at Horsham FC. Howden Insurance Brokers made history by becoming the first broker to claim the prestigious FJN...
Read moreHowden beats Unum in FJN six-a-side raising £1,200 for Wolfram Syndrome UK
In a fiercely contested final under Horsham's sunny skies, Howden Insurance Brokers made history by becoming the first broker to claim the prestigious FJN six-a-side cup, edging out Unum with a tight...
Read moreChesnara to buy HSBC Life UK in £260m deal
Chesnara plc has today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire HSBC Life (UK) Ltd for £260m. Completion is expected in early 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals. The...
Read moreWilliam Russell appoints Edd Stowe as senior BDM
William Russell has announced the appointment of Edd Stowe as senior business development manager in its global sales distribution team. Reporting directly to commercial director Teresa Wighton, Stowe’s role is focused on...
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