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The number of new strokes will increase by 51% from 100,000 to 151,000 by 2035, costing over £75bn – roughly half the current NHS budget, according to analysis by the Stroke Association....

Legal & General has broadened its critical illness (CI) cover definitions and increased the maximum age a child can be covered under its CI Extra plan. The insurer said the changes to...

I have been fortunate enough to have a very varied career in financial services, not least because I have a low boredom threshold. However, my entry into the industry, like many advisers,...

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...