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IPipeline has appointed Pat O’Donnell as chief executive officer.  O’Donnell (pictured) succeeds Deane Price, who has been interim CEO since February 2022. Price joined IPipeline after more than 10 years with fellow Roper...

Benefits claimants who fail to find a job for more than 18 months will be expected to take on work experience placements under government plans set for late next year, according to...

Unum UK has appointed former Allianz UK CEO Jon Dye as an independent non-executive director. Dye (pictured) joined Hiscox UK in September 2022 as CEO and has previously held a number of...

Income protection policy holders who need to claim Universal Credit (UC) should not be penalised for buying such a policy. This is according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI) who are...

Research from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) shows health and protection insurers produced the equivalent of £6.1bn in benefits for the UK in 2021. The Futureproofing Workplace Health research, commissioned by...

Premier Choice Healthcare (PCH) has acquired 100% of the share capital of Buckinghamshire intermediary Homewood Health Ltd and the health insurance portfolio of Margaret Clark in Peterborough. Both intermediaries write consumer and...

Studies from Swiss Re and leading life insurers indicate electronic health records (EHRs) can have a transformative impact on the traditional life and health underwriting process, resulting in significantly "quicker, non-invasive decisions...

Aviva has reported an 18% increase in health and protection new business in 2023 when compared to the first nine months of last year. The insurer's trading update for the third quarter...

Axa Hong Kong and Macau has launched a menopause health management programme that offers a range of services to support women's physical and mental health during menopause. Called ‘Better She', services range from...

A total of 10 people were arrested across the country and 18 vehicles seized during a two-week police operation to tackle commercial insurance fraud, including corporate benefit plans.    The operation was...