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Cigna Healthcare has announced that it is not looking to acquire rival US health insurer Humana, the possibility of which had been widely reported last month.  A release from Cigna stated: “In light...

There were more kites flown ahead of this year’s Budget than I have ever seen, which fuelled many and varied rumours. I and many others pitched in with our thoughts and most...

Luke Nugent, independent insurance consultant at Nugent Santé (pictured centre), speaks to Health & Protection about eschewing university for working with his dad, Paul, starting out cold calling during the pandemic, his...

Businesses should resist scaling back on healthcare strategies according to Broadstone, even as the unemployment rate increases. ONS labour market data out today shows that the UK unemployment rate for people aged...

LifeSearch will be supplying Knight Square Insurance Brokers (KSI) with individual protection intermediary services for its employees, clients and associated customers.  LifeSearch will provide KSI with tailored micro-SME protection advice to its...

Fewer than one in five new life insurance policies were written into trust arrangements in 2023 although momentum is building for alternatives such as beneficiary nomination, according to reinsurer Swiss Re and...

Steve Herbert has joined Occupational Health Assessment in the newly-created role of brand ambassador He will be promoting the provider's specialist services and highlighting the need for employers and employees to have...

Innovation from insurers in the design of income protection products could fill the gap where employees are left out of pocket while benefitting from new bereavement leave rights. Last month, government unveiled...

The winners of the UK Health & Protection Awards 2024 were revealed at a magnificent gala ceremony at the London Hilton Park Lane. Watch the video highlights below of the night, including...

Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) has acquired a "significant" strategic stake in mortgage and protection advice firm New Homes Mortgage Services (NHMS). NHMS is the largest appointed representative (AR) mortgage and protection intermediary...