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Aon has completed the $13bn acquisition of global consulting firm NFP. Aon said the acquisition expanded its presence in the large and fast-growing middle-market segment, with more than 7,700 colleagues and capabilities...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reported a 13% increase in income protection complaints year-on-year, according to its complaints data. But the data also pointed to a 6% increase in PMI complaints...

IPipeline has appointed Adam Boone as chief financial officer with the aim of spearheading plans for sustained strategic growth. In his new role Boone (pictured), who joins after 18 months as CFO...

Critical illness is great product but in its current state it does not always fit the needs of the modern world, according to Andy Philo, director of strategic partners at Vitality. Participating...

Financial mutual Scottish Friendly has today reported new business sales of £51.1m for 2023 - the highest in its 162-year history, and has pointed to a 28% increase in protection sales as...

Hong Kong was the latest location for Health & Protection’s international private medical insurance roundtable, in association with Allianz. It was the first time Health & Protection has visited Hong Kong, drawing...

MorganAsh has partnered with FWD Research to provide further help to firms in meeting the vulnerability requirements of Consumer Duty. FWD Research conducts specialist surveys across a firm’s client base to help...

The Financial Conduct Authority expects firms to address key fair value challenges connected to goneaway customers, data gaps, vested rights and outcomes ahead of its looming Consumer Duty deadline for closed books....

Vitality has launched an automated underwriting tool for fully medically underwritten (FMU) individual health insurance applications. The insurer said the launch reflects its "ongoing commitment to providing an easy and responsive application...

Usay Compare has joined the Association of Medical Insurers and Intermediaries (AMII) as a corporate member. Launched in 2008, the comparison service for health insurance, life insurance and income protection has grown...