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The third instalment of Health & Protection's review of 2024 takes in Q3 2024 which saw a major investigation from the FCA announced, doctors taking a big step to challenge insurer fees...

Health & Protection produced three in-depth reports during 2024 covering the international private medical insurance (IPMI), individual PMI and individual protection markets. Strong growth in the PMI market, rising optimism in the...

In our second quarterly review, we look back at Q2 2024 in which Health & Protection held its first Protection Forum, two leading health insurer CEOs announced departures, our IPMI Summit returned...

Health & Protection would like to wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We hope you have a wonderful time celebrating with family and friends over...

It's fair to say that 2024 will be looked back on as a momentous year across the health and protection markets in the UK and internationally. It was a year in which...

A key concern for many advisers over the last 18 months has been the speed and quality of adviser and customer service offered by several insurers.   High on that list last...

Insured Nomads has launched a direct-to-consumer international private medical insurance (IPMI) plan through the Doescircle 135,000 strong membership network. The product has been designed for freelancers, independent contractors, entrepreneurs and the small...

Aviva has reached an agreement to acquire Direct Line Group for £3.7bn the two companies announced today, but around 2,000 jobs may go. Direct Line shares have been valued at £2.75 and...

As the world grows increasingly concerned about climate change and the effect it has on the planet, the health insurance industry in the UK has to consider its position on various planes. ...

The Labour government is proposing a major overhaul of how general practice doctors operate and the targets they are measured against along with introducing an additional £889m funding. Incentives are being offered...