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We live in an increasingly digital-first environment where Generation Z - those aged 12 to 27 - are becoming a critical and evermore influential part of the consumer base. Notably this population...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will commence its market study into the distribution of pure protection products to retail customers in the first quarter of 2025. On announcing the market inquiry and...

Health and protection claims management AI-powered platform Qantev has raised €28.5m (£23.8m) in a new funding round led by Blossom Capital, with participation from existing investors Elaia, Omnes and Raise Venture. The...

William Russell has hired Teresa Wighton as commercial director, to start on 12 November 2024.  Wighton (pictured) previously worked at Bupa Global for almost seven years, leaving the company some four months...

While insurers are charging for some additional services, the general consensus among providers is that these offerings are free and will continue to be so. During Income Protection Action Week added value...

Towergate Health & Protection has become Towergate Employee Benefits following last week's acquisition of Benefiz. The deal enabled the company to add pensions and benefits technology services to its advising on health,...

The UK Health & Protection Awards returned to the Hilton Park Lane in London last night. More than 700 advisers, insurers and other representatives gathered together at a packed venue to celebrate...

Bupa has launched a new report aimed at supporting the healthcare sector to reduce its environmental impact. The report, a collaboration between Bupa Global, India & UK (BGIUK), The University of Manchester...

Star Health Insurance, one of the largest health insurance companies in India, has reportedly had a data breach that may have exposed the confidential details of as many as 31 million people. ...

Alun Beynon (pictured) has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to the health and protection industry at the Health & Protection Awards 2024. Beynon, who now runs his own consultancy, Ab Consulting,...