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The 2025 edition of The PMI Handbook for intermediaries seeking information on private medical insurance (PMI) policies in the UK has been published. The handbook is compiled by Craigdallie Healthcare specialist PMI...

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance (BAGI) is launching a health and protection insurance product marketed exclusively to women.  Called Herizon Care, the product caters to women’s evolving healthcare needs and addresses critical illnesses,...

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has confirmed it is to proceed with a proposal to charge claims management companies (CMCs) and other professional representatives £250 to refer a case to its service...

Legal & General is selling its US protection business to Japan-based insurer Meiji Yasuda as part of a transaction worth around £1.8bn ($2.3bn). A 20% stake in L&G’s US pension risk transfer...

The £2.7m hit from the autumn Budget's employer national insurance contribution (NIC) hike has meant Housing21 is exploring whether it needs two life assurers, revisiting its group income protection offering and looking...

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has announced that Abby Thomas is stepping down as CEO and Chief Ombudsman.  Thomas (pictured) who is stepping down with immediate effect, joined the FOS in October 2022....

PIB Employee Benefits has promoted Takako Nagata to the role of principal consultant.  Nagata (pictured centre) was previously a senior employee benefits consultant for international at PIB, a role she took on...

The issue for Apprentice 2024 candidate, Raj Chohan, has been trying to get her off the stage since presenting at Health & Protection's inaugural Protection Forum on the day of The Apprentice...

The Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) has launched season 2 two of its podcast, LetsTalkIP.   The launch coincides with Time to Talk Day, an initiative backed by the charity Mind aimed...

More than one in 10 people (11%) surveyed in the UK are worried about applying for protection insurance as they are unsure about how to purchase or who to approach for advice,...