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While Stephen Hough is currently enjoying retirement, he is not completely ruling out yet another comeback. Following a long career and two retirements, Hough (pictured centre) was recognised for his outstanding contribution...

Two in five (41%) men do not know if they are more likely to develop cancer, according to research from Bupa. The survey of 3,000 men found nearly half (44%) of men...

Maxis Global Benefits Network has appointed Jean-David Bridoux as regional manager – Western Europe within its global business development (BD) team.  He has been promoted from his role as account executive, succeeding...

Gary Jefferies, chartered financial planner and managing director at Panoramic Wealth Management, speaks to Health & Protection about having a heart attack with no warning signs, being resuscitated in a restaurant, and...

As part of UnitedHealthcare Global’ s ongoing exploration of global wellbeing trends drawn from Optum’s latest Wellbeing in the Workplace survey, this article turns the spotlight on Latin America (LATAM) — a...

Managing general agents (MGAs) Nirvana and Pulse have completed their planned merger following regulatory approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The merger creates...

Unum is spending £20m a year on developing its group risk proposition, CEO Mark Till revealed. Speaking at the Insurance Innovators Summit, Till added that successful acquisitions focus on providing continuity, clarity...

Three quarters of UK life policyholders are not directing the benefits of their policies through trusts, according to Swiss Re and Insuring Change. By failing to place life insurance in trust, more...

Utmost has completed its takeover of Lombard International and integrated the provider into its international life assurance division. As part of the move into the Utmost Wealth Solutions business it has also...

Eleven major insurers, representatives and healthcare providers are among more than 60 employers joining forces with the government to help tackle labour market inactivity. The organisations will be part of the initial...