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National Friendly has launched Friendly Shield which provides essential, non-underwritten cover for unforeseen eventualities. The provider said Friendly Shield is designed in response to adviser feedback to support stretched household finances from...

Axa Hong Kong and Macau has launched CareForAll Hospital Cash Plan which gives customers a  daily hospital cash benefit and is accessed via a relaxed underwriting process.  The plan aims to ensure...

Mortgage and protection network New Leaf Distribution has promoted Daniel Hobbs from managing director to CEO, subject to regulatory approval. Current investment director, Sam Wallis will succeed Daniel Hobbs in the role...

Breast cancer was the most common cancer type affecting Vitality's female health claimants in 2023. For men it was skin and prostate cancer. The insurer's claims data shows breast cancer made up...

  The claims journey should be a hero journey bringing together supportive human interaction with technology interventions to smooth the process, says Scott Cadger, head of claims and underwriting strategy at Scottish...

Although ultra high net worth individuals (UHNWIs) can afford to self-fund their medical expenses, international private medical insurance (IPMI) should still be considered as a worthwhile investment, especially with the costs of...

Just Mortgages has partnered with Co-op Legal Services to provide all clients with a free wills and estate planning legal review. The service enables brokers at Just Mortgages to support clients through...

The Right DA Club is offering one-to-one introduction sessions on private medical insurance (PMI) as part of a number of initiatives focused on supporting adviser member firms in developing their sales propositions....

Victoria Atkins, Jeremy Hunt and Mel Stride have all retained their respective briefs in Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak's shadow cabinet. Following last week's general election defeat that saw a number of...

OneFamily has appointed Holly Ewing as distribution director for its Beagle Street and OneFamily brands. Ewing joins the mutual on 29 July, subject to regulatory approval. She will be responsible for widening...