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Inflation to hit Bank of England’s target – OBR
Consumer inflation is forecast to hit the Bank of England’s 2% target later this year, the Office for Budget Responsibility believes. After averaging 2.3% in 2026, CPI inflation will stabilise at 2%...
Read moreMore than 1,000 assistance cases opened as IPMI supports expats in Middle East war
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is causing concern among expats and their families alike. Over the weekend, the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran. Iran has since retaliated hitting...
Read moreHealth & Protection Awards 2026 voting opens
Voting for the UK Health & Protection Awards 2026 is now open. Advisers, brokers and other intermediaries including employee benefit consultants can vote to recognise the providers they believe have been outstanding...
Read morePMI pushes private hospital admissions to record high
Private medical insurance (PMI) pushed the number of private hospital admissions in the UK to a third-quarter record in 2025, according to the Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN). The number of admissions...
Read moreNordling leaves WTW to join Aon in new commercial director role
Aon has appointed Carl Nordling as commercial director for the UK and Nordics, global benefits. The consultancy told Health & Protection that this is a new commercial role with a remit that...
Read morePMI commission: Is there another way? – analysis
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is casting its regulatory eye on commissions in its Pure Protection Market Study. While that work does not extend to private medical insurance (PMI), advisers operating in...
Read moreHave your say on the IPMI providers giving the best service to international advisers
Voting for the Health & Protection International PMI Provider Service Ratings 2026 is open and we want to hear from intermediaries around the world. You can vote to recognise those IPMI insurers...
Read moreNational Friendly promotes John Fotheringham to underwriting chief
National Friendly has appointed John Fotheringham as its head of underwriting. He steps up from technical lead underwriter to take on the role with immediate effect. In the past six years, Fotheringham...
Read moreThree in four UK employees trust AI to assess their healthcare needs – Howden
Almost three quarters of UK employees now trust the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare journeys, according to Howden Employee Benefits’ Changing Face of Employee Health report. The report’s employer research...
Read moreBusiness Protection Focus Week: Business protection and PMI are too important not to write or refer
Business protection and private medical insurance (PMI) are too important not to write or refer. This was one of the key messages of this morning’s session on the final day of Business...
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