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Cancer is increasingly something people live with, not just something they survive. That changes the shape of financial risk, and it changes what good advice needs to cover. Modelling from Scottish Widows...

International private medical insurers (IPMI) and providers are facing increasing complexities and difficulties dealing with vast ranges of currencies from customers as they grow their businesses globally. Manny Lopez, vice president of...

Aviva has promoted Jim Hunter to head of regional accounts within its retail protection business. Previously national sales manager for telephony, he will continue to report into Daren Boys, protection portfolio distribution...

The protection sector needs talent from Generation Z (born between 1997 and 2012) to move forward. But scaremongering about artificial intelligence (AI) replacing human beings is eroding this generation’s confidence to even...

Marsh has appointed Lorraine Roberts-Rance as workplace healthcare consulting leader at Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB), effective immediately. Based in London, Roberts-Rance (pictured) will report to Neil Atkinson, strategic healthcare consulting practice leader,...

Titan Wealth has bought Progeny International, a tax-led financial adviser specialising in internationally mobile individuals. The deal will add $900m of assets under advice to Titan’s wealth management operation and expand its...

The waiting list for NHS treatment in England  increased slightly during April to 7.22 million from 7.11 million in March, a setback in efforts to reduce the backlog. This ended six successive...

Loaded premiums are fine, so long as the protection sector clearly explains to young customers what they are for and what they are paying for. This is according to a panel at...

The shortlists for the UK Health & Protection Awards 2026 adviser categories have now been revealed. The shortlists cover 15 categories spanning the breadth of the health and protection insurance industry. Winners...

Dentists’ Provident has appointed Rubina Fur and Alex Michael as non-executive directors. Fur has been in general dental practice since 1999 and has previously served as a member of the dental board...